Pre-Receival Advice (PRA) is a form detailing a description of a container prepared by an Exporter, Forwarder, Packer or Trucking Company. A PRA message is sent to Terminals when Containerised Cargo is bound for Export or Domestic movement. This message is sent to the Loading Port of departure, who will respond with a message indicating that the PRA was accepted or rejected.
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You must have an accepted PRA before your container is allowed to enter the terminal.
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An electronic Pre-Receival Advice (PRA) is required for every container exported from an Australian port. The exporter must pre-advise the terminal of the export cargo details and the terminal must send an acceptance of the PRA before the container arrives at the terminal.