Incoterms 2020

Nomination de Quai

The formal assignment or request for a specific berth at a port, usually made by the vessel’s agent or shipping line, required for scheduling arrival, mooring, and cargo operations.

Quick answer: The formal assignment or request for a specific berth at a port, usually made by the vessel’s agent or shipping line, required for scheduling arrival, mooring, and cargo operations.

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Quick answer

The formal assignment or request for a specific berth at a port, usually made by the vessel’s agent or shipping line, required for scheduling arrival, mooring, and cargo operations.

Why it matters

Nomination de Quai matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 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 Nomination de Quai?

In this glossary, Nomination de Quai refers to: The formal assignment or request for a specific berth at a port, usually made by the vessel’s agent or shipping line, required for scheduling arrival, mooring, and cargo operations.

How is Nomination de Quai used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Le transporteur a soumis une demande de nomination de quai à l’autorité portuaire pour obtenir un emplacement adapté au déchargement de la cargaison du navire."

Why does Nomination de Quai matter in logistics?

Nomination de Quai matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 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 Nomination de Quai?

Nomination de Quai is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Nomination de Quai belong to?

In this glossary, Nomination de Quai is grouped under Incoterms 2020. 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

The formal assignment or request for a specific berth at a port, usually made by the vessel’s agent or shipping line, required for scheduling arrival, mooring, and cargo operations.

Operational example

The carrier submitted a berth nomination request to the port authority to secure a suitable location for unloading the vessel’s cargo.

Localized term

Nomination de Quai

Localized example

Le transporteur a soumis une demande de nomination de quai à l’autorité portuaire pour obtenir un emplacement adapté au déchargement de la cargaison du navire.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

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

Category

Incoterms 2020

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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