How to manage a reefer container appointment at an Aegean port

Confirm current terminal slot and gate instructions; record container, documents and power handoff.

1 April 2025Updated 23 September 2026

Short answer

Verify the slot, reference and gate instructions directly with the terminal or authorized agent. Confirm container ID, seal, document status, gate-in time and who owns reefer power connection. If delayed, reconfirm the current slot, preserve logger records and escalate to the shipment coordinator.

Port appointment windows vary by terminal and date. Obtain slot status and gate conditions from the terminal or authorized agent for the shipment day.

Match container number, seal, booking reference, customs documents, carrier and reefer-connection owner in the plan. Timestamp gate-in and custody handoff.

If a slot is missed, do not rely on an estimate to enter; confirm current instructions. Share delay, power connection and temperature records with the coordinator.

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