Follow an import from ship to door

You need

• The delivery order
• The container number
• The terminal's website or appointment system
• A chassis that fits the box

Steps

1. 1 The ship unloadsThe terminal takes the container off the vessel. Free time starts, and the last free day is set.
2. 2 The container is releasedCustoms has to release it and the ocean carrier has to release the freight. Any hold stops the pickup.
3. 3 You book the pickupMost large terminals want an appointment. Book it for a day on or before the last free day.
4. 4 The driver gates outThe driver gets the container on a chassis and an interchange receipt at the gate. The carrier's equipment clock starts now.
5. 5 You deliverLive unload: the driver waits while the customer unloads. Drop: the driver leaves the box and comes back for the empty.
6. 6 You return the emptyThe ocean carrier says where the empty goes. Return it inside the free time, then invoice.

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