Tag Archives: ETA

What Is an Arrival Notice? Information to Check Before Import Cargo Pickup

An Arrival Notice advises that import cargo is approaching or has arrived. Review the B/L,...

What Are ETD, ETA and Transit Time? How to Read a Shipping Schedule

Understand ETD, ETA and Transit Time and learn how to read direct, transshipment, cut-off, ATD...

Shipment Tracking Is More Than Checking a Vehicle’s Location

Effective shipment tracking covers milestones, documents, customs, exceptions and ownership; vehicle position is only one...

10 Items to Lock Before ETA to Reduce Demurrage and Detention

Ten pre-ETA controls covering free time, cargo release, customs, trucking, warehouse and empty return to...

What Is an Arrival Notice? What Information Should Be Checked?

An Arrival Notice informs import parties that cargo is approaching. Importers should verify the ETA,...

When Is the Manifest Filing Deadline? Risks of Late Amendments

Understand Vietnam's 12/24-hour inbound sea-manifest deadlines, carrier cut-offs, amendment workflow and the operational and compliance...

How Many Days Before ETA Should Import Documents Be Customs-Ready?

Standard ocean imports should be customs-ready 3–5 working days before ETA; review draft C/O at...