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Port of Discharge (POD)

What is meant by Port of Discharge?

Port of Discharge is a place where a vessel discharges or unloads some or all of its shipments. The shipments are, thereafter, dispatched to their various consignees.

POD is also known as Port of Unloading (POU).

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