Inbound Yard Slot

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A defined time window allocated at a warehouse, distribution center, or port facility for the arrival, unloading, and processing of inbound goods in the yard. It helps manage yard space, dock turns, and labor planning by controlling when inbound shipments may be received and moved from the container yard to parking or storage areas.

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