Reefer Export In- Gate Documentation Requirements

Drivers delivering export refrigerated (reefer) containers to the terminal must present a physical dock receipt at the gate.

The dock receipt must include the following information:

  1. Booking Number – Must match the steamship line booking for the export container.
  2. Vessel Departure Information – Vessel name and/or vessel departure ETA.
  3. Temperature Setting Requirements – The required reefer temperature set point for the cargo.

Important

  • Drivers must have the dock receipt in physical form when arriving at the terminal.
  • This documentation is required so reefer mechanics in inbound lanes can verify the temperature settings before ingate.
  • Drivers may be directed to Inbound Lane 1 or 2 for reefer inspection and hold removal if applicable.

Failure to Provide Documentation/ Reefer Requirements

  1. Drivers arriving without the required dock receipt or missing required information may be denied ingate until the documentation is provided.
  2. Reefers will be rejected if the temperature on the unit does not match the booking/ dock receipt - unless advised by the steam ship line to have this changed at the in- gate by us (APMT)
  3. Export reefers will be rejected if it gates- in without a genset unless advised by the steam ship line