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Exit Confirmation

Exit confirmation is issued in freight forwarding and warehousing to document that goods have physically left a facility, distribution centre, or border crossing point.

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Last updated: 18 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

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Exit confirmation is issued in freight forwarding and warehousing to document that goods have physically left a facility, distribution centre, or border crossing point. The record captures departure time, quantities, and the next destination in the supply chain. Exporters rely on it for invoicing and handover documentation, freight forwarders use it to reconcile inventory between handling points, and customs authorities may treat it as supporting evidence that cargo has actually departed. Unlike a formal proof of exit, which certifies departure from a customs territory, an exit confirmation can also cover purely internal warehouse movements.

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