The shipping line’s release note that lets the importer take the container from the terminal.
It is issued after the original bill of lading is surrendered and destination charges are paid.
Related terms
- Bill of lading (B/L) — The document a shipping line issues for sea cargo: receipt, contract and title to the goods.
- Arrival notice — A message from the shipping line telling the consignee that cargo is about to arrive.
- Out of charge (OOC) — Indian customs’ final clearance order allowing imported goods to be removed.