What is 'port of entry' in SAP TM-ADP-CSL - Container Shipping Line?

port of entry - Overview

• Component: TM-ADP-CSL

• Component Name: Container Shipping Line

• Description: A port where foreign goods may be cleared through a customhouse.

port of entry - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Port of entry is a term used in SAP Transportation Management (TM) Advanced Delivery Processing (ADP) Container Shipping Line (CSL). It is the port where a container is received and unloaded from a ship. The port of entry is also known as the port of discharge. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP TM-ADP-CSL, the port of entry is used to determine the route of the container and the associated costs. It is also used to calculate the estimated time of arrival (ETA) for the container. The port of entry can be specified in the shipment document or in the booking document. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When specifying the port of entry, make sure to include all relevant information such as the port name, country, and region. This will ensure that the route and associated costs are calculated accurately. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The port of entry is related to other terms such as port of loading, which is the port where a container is loaded onto a ship, and estimated time of departure (ETD), which is the estimated time when a container will leave a port.