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Notify Party

Notify party is any party notified with shipment information by a carrier upon the arrival of cargo at its destination.

Notify Party

What is a Notify Party? 

A notify party is any party that is notified with shipment information by a carrier upon the arrival of cargo at its destination.

In most instances, a customs broker, freight forwarder, or intermediary is shown as the notify party in order to facilitate prompt customs clearance and cargo delivery. 

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