Gate In Date
The gate in date refers to the specific date and time when a shipping container is delivered to and accepted at a terminal or port facility. This date is recorded as the container enters the terminal’s gate, marking the start of terminal handling and storage processes. The gate in date is critical for scheduling and operational planning, as it impacts the calculation of free time, storage fees, and the overall logistics timeline. It ensures accurate tracking of the container's journey and helps in coordinating subsequent transportation and customs clearance activities.
Related glossary terms
Earliest Return Date (for Exports)
Earliest Return Date (ERD) is the first day an export container may be returned for loading. Learn ERD, cut-off times, and how to avoid demurrage charges.
Start and End Dates of Free Time
Start and End Dates of Free Time define the window when a container can be stored charge-free at a terminal, after which demurrage fees begin to accrue.
Container Yard (CY)
Container Yard (CY) is a terminal area where loaded and empty containers are stored and transferred. Learn cutoffs, CY vs. CFS, and per diem timing rules.
Free time
Free time in logistics is the period granted by a carrier or terminal during which a container may be stored or used without incurring demurrage or detention…
