place of departure; point of origin
Used in logistics, transportation, and shipping contexts to refer to where something starts its journey. Often contrasted with 着地 (arrival point).
The place of departure for this package is Tokyo.
Please clearly indicate the point of origin and the destination.
発地 is the point of departure in shipping, the direct opposite of 着地 as the destination point.
Compound of 発 (departure) and 地 (place). The reading はっち follows regular sound changes from はつ + ち.