A message from the shipping line telling the consignee that cargo is about to arrive.
It lists the vessel, container numbers, ETA and charges to pay before the delivery order is issued. File the bill of entry in advance as soon as you have it.
Related terms
- Delivery order (DO) — The shipping line’s release note that lets the importer take the container from the terminal.
- Bill of entry — The import declaration filed with Indian customs for goods arriving in India.