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Shipping Parties & Stakeholders
Importer
"The person or company bringing goods into a country from abroad."
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Shipper
The party sending the goods and arranging shipment from the origin location.
Consignee
The person or company receiving the goods at the destination.
Notify Party
The party to be informed when the shipment arrives or status changes occur.
Freight Forwarder
A logistics provider that organizes and manages cargo transportation on behalf of shippers.
NVOCC
Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier, a company that offers ocean freight services without operating its own vessels.
Ocean Carrier
The company responsible for transporting cargo by sea using vessels.
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