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What is Shipping Dock?

Shipping Dock A dedicated area in a warehouse where outbound goods are staged, checked, and loaded onto transport vehicles in accordance with transport and shipping documentation.

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

How is “Shipping Dock” Used in Practice?

All packed orders are consolidated at the shipping dock and matched with transport documents before loading.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Shipping Dock?

A dedicated area in a warehouse where outbound goods are staged, checked, and loaded onto transport vehicles in accordance with transport and shipping documentation.

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