Roll Over

Roll Over refers to a situation in ocean freight export where cargo has completed customs declaration and port entry as planned, but due to temporary capacity adjustments by the shipping line (such as route merging, vessel replacement, overbooking, or overcapacity), the container fails to be loaded onto the originally scheduled vessel and is delayed to the next sailing or later. It commonly occurs during peak seasons, when space is tight, or when schedules are unstable. Usage scenario: A freight forwarder notifies the shipper that 'your container has been rolled over,' requiring rebooking. Precautions: Roll overs incur extra costs (e.g., storage fees, rebooking fees) and may delay delivery, leading to customer claims; the shipper should promptly confirm the new sailing schedule and notify the buyer, while checking whether the bill of lading, insurance, etc., need updating. Difference from 'short shipment': Short shipment is usually due to the shipper's reasons (e.g., late gate-in, incomplete documents) causing the cargo not to be loaded; roll over is mainly due to the shipping line's reasons. Difference from 'customs withdrawal': Customs withdrawal means the cargo is not shipped and withdrawal procedures are handled; after a roll over, the cargo will still be shipped, only the sailing schedule is delayed.