A Tally Clerk is a key role in foreign trade logistics, usually employed by ports, terminals, or tally companies, responsible for counting, checking, and recording during cargo loading and unloading. Main duties include: verifying the number of packages, shipping marks, and packaging conditions, recording cargo damage, and ensuring that the actual loaded or discharged cargo matches the bill of lading, packing list, and other documents. The work scenarios mainly involve container terminals, bulk cargo terminals, warehouses, etc. Note: The Tally Report issued by the tally clerk is an important basis for dividing responsibility between the carrier and the shipper, especially in cases of cargo damage or shortage. Unlike an Inspector, a tally clerk focuses on quantity and surface condition verification, while an inspector focuses on quality, specifications, and other professional inspections. Unlike a Stevedore, a tally clerk does not directly participate in physical handling but supervises and records. Foreign trade practitioners should value the accuracy of tally documents to avoid claim disputes caused by tally discrepancies.
📝 Examples
1. Before loading, the tally clerk checked each container number one by one and recorded them on the tally sheet. Upon finding one container damaged, he immediately notified the ship and the shipper. (Illustrates the tally clerk's role in quantity verification and damage recording during loading.)
2. After unloading, the consignee filed a shortage claim with the insurance company based on the tally report issued by the tally clerk. (Illustrates the use of a tally report as a basis for claims.)
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