The clearing process
From bill of lading to your gate
Every file is assigned a named officer at the port and a coordinator on the road, so you always know exactly where the container is.
- 01
Documents received
Bill of lading, invoice, packing list and permits reviewed and validated before vessel arrival.
- 02
Entry lodged
Declaration lodged on TANCIS, HS classification confirmed and duties assessed with the TRA.
- 03
Port release
Payments settled, verification attended, port and shipping line charges cleared for gate-out.
- 04
Delivered
Cargo trucked to your warehouse or across the border with live tracking and proof of delivery.
Come prepared
Documents we normally need
Clean paperwork is what keeps a container off demurrage. Share these early and we start the entry before the vessel berths.
Talk to a clearing officer- Original bill of lading or air waybill
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Certificate of origin
- TIN and import/export licence
- Permits (TBS, TFDA, TMDA, TCRA as applicable)
- Insurance certificate
