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Please keep in mind that an Arrival Notice is NOT a freight release document. Arrival Notice is a document that allows
the consignee to file the entry of importing goods into the commerce zone of the destination country and initiate the import recovery under the law of the country.
Also, please keep in mind that, due to Customs regulations, the carrier's destination agents may contact you upon arriving your cargo at a PORT OF DISCHARGE, but to the PLACE OF DELIVERY as in your Bill of Lading. Then you have to begin working with the agent to get your cargo to the place of delivery without delay. At this time, if necessary, you may conduct with the agent delivery of your cargo "to your door."
Please note that, most likely, the destination agent will receive information about your incoming cargo in a few days before your cargo arrives. If you contact the agent too early, don't be frustrated that they are not aware of your shipment. Leave them a copy of your bill of lading, reconfirm your contact information, and wait for an arrival notice on/in a few days before the ETA.
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