What is a dock receipt?
A receipt from a warehouse supervisor or port official certifying that the freight company has received the goods. Terminal receipts are used to transfer responsibility when export items are shipped by a domestic carrier to the port of shipment and by an international carrier to the destination. Terminal receipts are usually prepared by the freight forwarder or shipper.
On the terminal receipt, the authorized representative records the arrival of the cargo and provides information about the information received at the terminal. For liability purposes, the condition of the goods is also recorded. Any broken seals, damage to shipping crates, and other issues are recorded and discussed. A damages lawsuit in the case of lost, lost, stolen and damaged merchandise will require people to sift through receipts, bills of lading and other documents to see when the problem arose and who was responsible for shipping when the incident occurred.
Electronic Terminal Receipt
Many shippers offer electronic terminal receipts. Fill out and submit receipts using a computerized system, providing instant updates to anyone with access to the system. Electronic terminal receipts can also be printed out for your records and signed with an electronic authentication key to indicate the official signature of the authorized representative. Electronic systems are heavily used in the shipping industry as many people want to be able to track their cargo in real time.
Once the terminal receipt is signed, the carrier will be responsible for what happens to the cargo during storage at the terminal and before it is transferred to another location. If the load requires special handling, such as climate-controlled storage, this is noted and arrangements are made to ensure it is safe and secure. Guards are usually stationed at the dock to monitor traffic, with the aim of preventing theft and other losses. If a problem does occur while the shipment is at the terminal, the carrier may cover the cost of replacement or repair.
Many companies involved in the shipping industry offer standardized dock receipt forms that people can also generate themselves. When examining such documents, it is important to note who signed it and to read the details in the document carefully to confirm that it is accurate and complete. Questions or concerns should be addressed immediately.
