FOH — Freight on Hand

FOH (Freight On Hand) is a status message indicating that the warehouse has received the shipment but it has not been fully processed yet. The Carrier or Ground Handler sends this FSU-FOH status message to the Freight Forwarder to acknowledge receipt of cargo at the origin warehouse. FOH serves as an intermediate tracking stage between cargo arrival and full acceptance for carriage. When receiving this message, it is advisable to check if everything is OK with the shipment processing.

An Emirates SkyCargo shipment with AWB 176-12345678 shows FOH status after arriving at Dubai International Airport's cargo terminal, indicating dnata has received the freight but final processing is incomplete. A Lufthansa Cargo consolidation bearing AWB 020-98765432 triggers an FSU-FOH message when the shipment reaches Frankfurt's warehouse, alerting the freight forwarder that cargo handling procedures are in progress.

• FOH
• freight on hand at origin

What should I do when I receive an FSU-FOH message for my freight on hand shipment?

Check with your carrier or ground handler to verify shipment status, as FOH indicates the cargo has arrived but processing is incomplete. Follow up within 2-4 hours if no subsequent RCS (Ready for Carriage) status is received, as this may indicate processing delays or documentation issues.

How long does freight typically remain in FOH status before moving to RCS?

Standard processing time from FOH to RCS status is typically 2-6 hours for general cargo, depending on cargo type, documentation completeness, and security screening requirements. Special handling cargo (DGR, live animals, high-value) may require 8-24 hours for full processing and acceptance.