Glossary Discription

 Port of Unloading is the port where cargo is offloaded from a vessel for delivery, storage, or onward transport. POU marks the transition from international or long-haul transport to domestic logistics, triggering procedures such as customs clearance, payment of duties, inspection, and handover to freight forwarders or local carriers. Efficient POU management is critical to avoid congestion, ensure cargo integrity, reduce demurrage charges, and facilitate timely distribution to final destinations. It also provides a reference point for calculating total transit time, freight charges, and service-level performance in international supply chains.

 Characteristics:

• Marks the end of the sea transport leg
• Facilitates customs clearance, duties, and inspections
• Supports onward domestic distribution
• Reduces congestion, demurrage, and cargo damage risk

Impacts transit time, freight costs, and service-level performance