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Equipment Interchange Receipt (EIR)

What is an Equipment Interchange Receipt?

An Equipment Interchange Receipt is a required document when transferring a cargo container from one vessel to another or to/from a shipping terminal. The document shows the container number, vessel code, and stacking & stowage position.

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