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What is Departure Alert?

Departure Alert A real-time notification sent to stakeholders when a shipment, container, or vehicle departs from a designated origin point, such as a port, warehouse, or supplier facility, as logged in transport documents or tracking systems.

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

How is “Departure Alert” Used in Practice?

A departure alert is sent to the consignee and freight forwarder when a shipment leaves the warehouse and is registered in the TMS or carrier’s system.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Departure Alert?

A real-time notification sent to stakeholders when a shipment, container, or vehicle departs from a designated origin point, such as a port, warehouse, or supplier facility, as logged in transport documents or tracking systems.

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