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It is the notice sent by the Carrier to the company in the "notify" part of the bill of lading before the cargo reaches the destination port.
Arrival notice contains information such as product, quantity, weight, and volume in the transport vehicle. The importer company checks the information in the arrival notice and starts customs procedures through the customs broker.
Arrival notice also includes information such as BL number and container number. Although as a standard procedure, shipping companies send Arrival notices and tracking transit and accept on-time delivery. It is the buyer's responsibility to track the load and start the transactions on time.
No, an arrival notice and a bill of lading are two separate documents in the shipping process. A bill of lading is a contract between the shipper and carrier that specifies the terms and conditions of the shipment, while an arrival notice is a notification sent to the consignee informing them of the shipment's arrival at its destination.
An arrival notice can be sent via email, fax, or postal mail to the consignee or their designated agent. The sender should ensure that the notice includes all relevant information regarding the shipment's arrival, such as the date, time, and location of arrival, as well as any necessary instructions for the consignee.
The short form of arrival notice is "AN".
Typically, the carrier or shipping line is responsible for sending the arrival notice to the consignee or their designated agent. However, the cost of sending the notice may be included in the overall shipping fees or passed on to the consignee as a separate charge.
The carrier or shipping line is responsible for preparing and sending the arrival notice to the consignee or their designated agent.
An arrival notice should contain information regarding the shipment's arrival, including the date, time, and location of arrival, as well as any necessary instructions for the consignee. It may also include details such as the container or shipment number, the name of the carrier or shipping line, and the consignee's contact information.