Do ports have a responsibility to check customs release documents..??
Categories Opinion, Ports & Terminals 9 Comments Estimated reading time = 2 minutes
Do ports have a responsibility to check customs release documents..??
Across the trading world, Port and Customs are two different entities and in a lot cases, terminals within the ports are privately operated whereas Customs is always part of the Government..
A terminal, off-dock CY or port would be the last bastion before the cargo is released to the receiver (in the case of imports) or shipped on board a vessel (in the case of exports)..
I wanted to hear from you if there are ANY ports in the world that has this check point..??
Bill of Lading vs customs documents
Categories Bill of Lading, Documentation, Questions and Answers 23 Comments Estimated reading time = 5 minutes
Why does a shipping line or agent check or have to check a Bill of Lading vs customs documents.. What are they checking for and what should they be checking for..??