For imported vehicles arriving through Alexandria port, release decisions should be based on per-vehicle PDI evidence; transport documents only describe the handover arrangement. Sea-freight securing, coastal humidity, air conditioning and electrical issues are not always visible at a glance, so before delivery you should attach the arrival condition, handling process and final result item by item to the VIN. The Alexandria Port Authority can be used to verify relevant port or import matters; the vehicle's actual condition is determined by the PDI record.
Fix Original Evidence at Berth Handover
Arrange verification around the steps most likely to interrupt the job first: for vehicles in Alexandria, bind the bill of lading, VIN, berth handover photos and mileage on arrival to the vehicle. Pause the process when information is insufficient.
Dealers can obtain public information from the General Organization for Export and Import Control, then convert the applicable conditions into their own inspection items and signature points.
Hoist Inspection for Salt Fog and Securing Parts
Handle the actual vehicle, work orders and documents together: hoist-inspect for salt fog, water marks, loose securing parts and underbody damage from transport, so receiving, storage and repair staff form a consistent delivery-release conclusion.
Sourcing staff can start the version check from the Toyota Corolla Cross HEV, and then documents and after-sales staff confirm whether that version can be delivered complete.
Alexandria Handover Re-verification Table
Disputed appearance and underbody items are signed by both handover parties before washing; after washing, only the handling result is recorded. When the vehicle arrives at the dealership, compare it with the berth photos and mileage, and use newly added marks to determine responsibility for port-area or inland transport.
| Handover point | What to check | How to close |
|---|---|---|
| Berth pickup | VIN, mileage, securing points and body photos | Both parties sign the original condition |
| Wash bay | Salt, water marks and visible underbody anomalies | Keep evidence before and after treatment |
| After inland transport | New scratches, tyres and dashboard alerts | Compare with berth records to assign responsibility |
| Before dealership delivery | AC, demisting, lights and sleep/wake behavior | Release only after re-verification sign-off |
Re-verify AC and Electrical Systems After Drying
Release or replenishment is controlled by the final re-verification: after drying, re-check air conditioning, glass demisting, lights and electrical state after locking; if not met, keep isolation, model-switch and claim options open.
FAQ
Why should berth photos include mileage and VIN?
This puts vehicle identity, distance moved and original condition in the same evidence point, making it easier to judge later new marks.
How to handle scratches not signed before washing?
First preserve the current condition and pull up berth, loading/unloading and transport records. When responsibility cannot be determined, do not repair first and then reconstruct original evidence.
What if on-arrival mileage differs from berth records?
Check port-area movement, loading/unloading and inland transport records, confirm the source of the difference and write the relevant inspection results into the same VIN file.
Which conditions must block dealership delivery?
When steering, braking, structure, high-voltage insulation, water ingress or unexplained safety alerts are not closed, the dealership must not release the vehicle; keep it isolated pending judgment.
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This article is compiled from public information of the Alexandria Port Authority and the General Organization for Export and Import Control, and general vehicle delivery principles. Specific PDI items should be determined by model, VIN, transport contract and destination-country requirements. Information verified on: 2026-08-19.