When shipments arrive at a port or border crossing for clearance, information such as container identification, weight, dimensions, hazardous goods declarations, and cargo descriptions must be exchanged among all parties—shipper, freight forwarder, shipping line, port operator, and customs authority.
Source: https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/glossary/lading-information-transmission
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