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What is Actual Arrival?

Actual Arrival The documented date and time at which a shipment, vehicle, or vessel physically arrives at its specified location, as certified on transport documents and port or warehouse records.

Source: Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

How is “Actual Arrival” Used in Practice?

Actual arrival must be confirmed and recorded on the delivery note or port entry log for compliance and billing.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Actual Arrival?

The documented date and time at which a shipment, vehicle, or vessel physically arrives at its specified location, as certified on transport documents and port or warehouse records.

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