Glossary Of International Shipping Terms: P

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PAPS…Pre-Arrival Processing System

An electronic system that allows U.S. Customs to review and pre-release shipments for import into the U.S.

PARS/INPARS…Pre-Arrival Review System

Available both at the border and inland (INPARS). An electronic system that allows CCRA to review and pre-release shipments for import into Canada.

P.O.D.

Port of Discharge. The port at which cargoes or containers are discharged from vessel. When transshipment is needed, there can be a number of PODs during the course of shipment until it reaches the final POD.

P.O.L.

Port of Loading. The port at which cargoes or containers are loaded onto vessels.

PIP…Partners in Protection

A CCRA initiative designed to enlist the cooperation of private industry in efforts to enhance border security and increase awareness of customs compliance issues.

Packing List

A document provided by the shipper detailing the packaging of the goods, including their weight and measurement, and assortment, etc.

Pallet

A platform (usually two-deck), with or without sides, on which a number of packages or pieces may be loaded to facilitate handling by a lift-truck.

Participating Carrier (Tariff)

A carrier that is a party, under concurrence, to a tariff issued by another transportation line or by a tariff's publishing agent.

Per Diem

Per day.

Perishable Cargo

Cargo subject to decay or deterioration, normally fresh food and vegetables, etc.

Pier-to-House (P/H)

See “CFS/CY”.

Pier-to-Pier (P/P)

See “CFS/CFS”.

Pilot

A person whose office or occupation is to steer ships, particularly along a coast or into and out of a harbour.

Place of Acceptance

See “Place of Receipt”.

Place of Delivery

See “Final Destination”.

Place of Receipt (P.O.R.)

Location where cargo enters the care and custody of the carrier. Same as Place of Acceptance. It is the starting port of carrier’s liability upon receipt of cargoes from shippers.

Port

(a) Harbour with piers or dock. (b) Left side of a ship when facing the bow. (c) Opening in a ship's side for handling freight.

Port of Arrival

Location where imported merchandise is off loaded from the importing aircraft or vessel.

Port of Call

A port where a vessel discharges or receives traffic.

Port of Discharge

A port where cargoes and containers are unloaded from a vessel.

Port of Entry

A port where cargoes and containers destined elsewhere are actually discharged from a vessel.

Port of Loading (POL)

A port where cargoes or containers are loaded onto a vessel.

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