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What is Release Order?

Release Order An instruction from a carrier, terminal, or warehouse authorizing the release of specified goods to the named consignee or agent after meeting regulatory requirements.

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

How is “Release Order” Used in Practice?

After customs clearance, the terminal issued a release order so the importer could collect the cargo.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Release Order?

An instruction from a carrier, terminal, or warehouse authorizing the release of specified goods to the named consignee or agent after meeting regulatory requirements.

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