On-Carriage in Freight Transport
On-carriage is the final stage of a shipment’s journey, which usually occurs after the goods arrive at a port or terminal. After the cargo is unloaded from the vessel or aircraft, it must be carried to the consignee’s warehouse, distribution center, or final delivery destination. The on-carriage section consists of inland movement via truck, rail, or barge. It is critical in completing the end-to-end logistics chain and ensuring that goods arrive at their intended destination without delay or disruption.
In multimodal or international shipping, on-carriage is especially important because it connects international arrival points to domestic destinations. CargoWise allows you to manage and track on-carriage utilizing technologies such as milestone tracking, transport planning, and document automation. These capabilities enable freight forwarders and logistics service providers to maintain visibility, keep stakeholders informed, and manage costs efficiently, particularly when dealing with several transport modes or inland carriers.