Export Terminology
Gnosis Freight Export Terminology
Discover the essential terms you need to know for a seamless experience on our platform. Whether you're new or a pro, this guide will help you navigate with ease.
Booking Level:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Booking # | Unique reference number for the export shipment booking. |
| Containers | The number and type of shipping containers in the booking. |
| POR City | Place of Receipt; the starting location where cargo is received. |
| POR Early Receive | Earliest date cargo can be delivered to the POR facility. |
| POR Cut-Off | Deadline for cargo delivery at the POR facility. |
| POL City | Port of Loading; the city where cargo is loaded onto the vessel. |
| POL Terminal | The specific terminal at the POL where cargo is handled. |
| Early Receive | Earliest date cargo can be delivered to the POL terminal. |
| Cargo Cut-Off | Deadline for cargo to be delivered to the POL terminal. |
| Doc Cut-Off | Deadline for submitting required export documentation to the carrier or terminal. |
| POD City | Port of Discharge; the city where cargo is unloaded from the vessel. |
| First Vessel | Name of the initial vessel transporting the cargo. |
| First Voyage | Voyage number of the first vessel. |
| Vessel POL ETA | Estimated arrival date of the vessel at the POL. |
| Vessel POL ETB | Estimated berthing date of the vessel at the POL. |
| Vessel POL ETD | Estimated departure date of the vessel from the POL. |
| Vessel POD ETA | Estimated arrival date of the vessel at the POD. |
Container Level:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Container # | Unique identification number assigned to each shipping container. |
| Container Type | Specifies the type and size of the container (e.g., 20’ DV, 40’ HC). |
| Final Dest. | The ultimate delivery location for the shipment. |
| Empty Out | The date when an empty container is picked up for loading. |
| In Gate | The date when the loaded container enters the POL terminal or rail yard. |
| Loaded on Rail | The date when the container is placed on a railcar for transport. |
| Loaded on Vessel | The date when the container is loaded onto the vessel at the POL. |
| Vessel POL ATD | Actual departure date of the vessel from the POL. |
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