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After booking freight space on a vessel, what’s the next big thing an export should be worried about? One of the common answers is to ensure that the consignment arrives on time at the cargo terminal for loading. For this, it is important that there is sound communication between exporters and stevedores. Unfortunately, many exporters tend to ignore this small but significant aspect of hassle-free shipping. So, is it indeed a humungous task to obtain cargo clearance from a terminal operator? What can possibly go wrong and how to avoid it from happening? Here’s a discussion to help you understand. Importance of Pre-receival Advice The exchange of messages between an exporter and a stevedore is called  pre-receival advice (PRA) . As soon as a consignment is ready for dispatch to the port, the exporter would send PRA to the stevedore, requesting cargo clearance. The PRA contains vital information about the consignment, including details about goods, containers, freight booking, and so...

The success of an export consignment depends on a lot of factors. Firstly, there should be a strong internal management system that brings all employees of an export business on the same platform. Secondly, there should be infallible means and mediums to reach each and every party participating in the supply chain. Thirdly, there should be a centralized control over every critical export activity and process governing the transition of the consignment. What’s common in each of these things is communication. Without an efficient communication system in place, the journey of your consignment can be a bumpy ride. On the other hand, you can expect everything to go as per your expectation from start to the end. Find out what can be the consequences in the absence of communication and how to avoid them. The Example of PRA One of the most common situations in which there are chances of miscommunication is that of submitting pre-receival advice (PRA) to the stevedores. A...