Question 1

What is GBBOS?

Accepted Answer

GBBOS is the UN/LOCODE for Boston, LIN, United Kingdom — a seaport. The code is used on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading, GST e-invoices and other international trade documents.

Question 2

Is Boston used as a destination port for Indian exports?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Boston (GBBOS) is a UN/LOCODE recognised destination. Indian exporters list GBBOS as the port of discharge / final destination on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading and GST e-invoices when shipping to United Kingdom.

Question 3

Where is Boston located?

Accepted Answer

Boston is located at approximately 52.9667°N, -0.0333°E in LIN.

Question 4

Where should I use the GBBOS port code?

Accepted Answer

Use GBBOS on Shipping Bills filed at ICEGATE, GST e-invoices when goods are dispatched to or from this port, Bill of Lading port-of-loading / port-of-discharge fields, and on any export documentation that references a UN/LOCODE.

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