Import process

Place of Origin : A place from which a certain cargo originates in order to be shipped to a certain
destination as per the contract of carriage.. This place of origin could also be an inland
destination..
Port of Load : A seaport from which the cargo can be loaded on board a ship..
Port of Discharge : A seaport at which the cargo is discharged from a ship..
Place of Delivery : A place to which the cargo is to be delivered as per the contract of carriage..
This place of delivery could also be an inland destination..
Storage Free Days : A period of time (usually about 3 days depending on the port) specified by
the port authorities within which period, the containers imported by the consignee must be
cleared and moved out of the port or terminal.. Any containers that stay in the port or terminal
over these free days will be subject to storage charges as per the port tariff..