Transport Documents

Demande d’accostage

A formal request submitted by the ship agent or carrier to the port authority to secure a berth allocation for a vessel’s arrival, specifying vessel details, ETA, and operational needs.

Quick answer: A formal request submitted by the ship agent or carrier to the port authority to secure a berth allocation for a vessel’s arrival, specifying vessel details, ETA, and operational needs.

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Quick answer

A formal request submitted by the ship agent or carrier to the port authority to secure a berth allocation for a vessel’s arrival, specifying vessel details, ETA, and operational needs.

Why it matters

Demande d’accostage matters because it supports clear communication in Transport Documents contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

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Questions and answers

What is Demande d’accostage?

In this glossary, Demande d’accostage refers to: A formal request submitted by the ship agent or carrier to the port authority to secure a berth allocation for a vessel’s arrival, specifying vessel details, ETA, and operational needs.

How is Demande d’accostage used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "L’agent maritime dépose une demande d’accostage auprès de l’autorité portuaire pour réserver l’emplacement et organiser les opérations d’arrivée et de déchargement du navire."

Why does Demande d’accostage matter in logistics?

Demande d’accostage matters because it supports clear communication in Transport Documents contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Who uses Demande d’accostage?

Demande d’accostage is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Demande d’accostage belong to?

In this glossary, Demande d’accostage is grouped under Transport Documents. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO and published by Protermify Logistics as a static logistics reference page.

Definition

A formal request submitted by the ship agent or carrier to the port authority to secure a berth allocation for a vessel’s arrival, specifying vessel details, ETA, and operational needs.

Operational example

The ship’s agent files a berth application to the port authority to reserve space and coordinate the vessel’s arrival and discharge operations.

Localized term

Demande d’accostage

Localized example

L’agent maritime dépose une demande d’accostage auprès de l’autorité portuaire pour réserver l’emplacement et organiser les opérations d’arrivée et de déchargement du navire.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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