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You don’t anymore. There is something called Telex release that allows the carrier to release the cargo with an electronic copy of the bill of lading.

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In actuality a telex release is just an email that opts you out of the secure release process so once a container has been 'telex' released anyone with the BL number can go pick it up at the port.

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