Port of Loading is the port where goods are loaded onto a vessel for export.
How It Works:
- Goods are transported to the port.
- Export formalities are completed.
- Cargo is loaded onto the vessel.
- Shipment begins from this port.
Benefits:
- Establishes the point of origin for international shipments
- Supports accurate risk allocation under trade terms
- Ensures proper export documentation and compliance
- Enables effective coordination with carriers and logistics providers
Example:
Goods are loaded onto a vessel at Mumbai, which is the port of loading.