Ocean Freight Dock Receipt
Dock Receipt is document generated by ocean carrier or freight forwarder to certify receipt of goods and further delivery to storage facilities. The inland carrier may deliver the goods to a warehouse, shipping terminal or port pier. Dock receipt is surrendered at shipping terminal when delivery is processed. Dock receipt will be signed by the freight recipient to acknowledge receipt of the ocean freight shipment. Dock Receipt act as evidence of satisfactory transportation has been completed.
NVOCC or ocean freight forwarders can provide the shipper with Dock Receipt to facilitate shipment delivery to sea port terminal. If shipping LCL, Ro – Ro or Break Bulk cargo dimensions will be verified by the ocean pier terminal and Bill Of Lading will be provided based on the confirmed dimensions. Generally, shipper does not have to present physically at the time of the cargo delivery at the port. The delivery can be process by any authorized person or company.