Arrival Notice Standard
A universal, structured approach to arrival notifications
The DCSA Arrival Notice standard enables carriers to share cargo arrival information in a structured, machine-readable format. It replaces manual, PDF-based processes with an API-driven approach that supports automation, greater visibility and flexibility in global trade.
For the standard definition and implementation resources visit the Arrival Notice documentation page. This includes the API specification, business process model, use cases and downloadable artefacts.
Arrival Notices are still sent as PDFs with inconsistent formats across carriers, often relying on outdated or incorrect contact information. This leads to missed or delayed messages, manual follow-up, and disputes based on confusion around who received what and when.
Operational teams spend significant time processing Arrival Notices manually, causing frustration, increasing the risk of errors, and reducing transparency across the supply chain.
The lack of a shared structure or delivery method makes it difficult to automate the process or confirm receipt. A standardised, data-driven approach is needed to reduce workload, improve accuracy and support better coordination across systems.
Whether you’re a carrier, platform provider or cargo owner, the Arrival Notice standard can help simplify your operations. Contact our team to learn more about how to align your implementation or explore the full standard documentation directly.
The Arrival Notice standard provides an API-based alternative to email and PDF workflows. It defines arrival notices as structured data that can be sent and retrieved automatically between systems.