# Acceptance report

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> When a shipment arrives with damaged outer packaging, the acceptance report determines who bears liability.

When a shipment arrives with damaged outer packaging, the acceptance report determines who bears liability. This document records the condition, quantity, and quality of goods at the exact moment of handover—both parties sign to confirm the findings. In freight forwarding and warehousing, it serves as primary evidence in damage or shortage claims, establishing whether defects were present at delivery or arose later. It is typically prepared jointly by the consignee and the carrier or warehouse operator, cross-referenced against the bill of lading, delivery note, or warehouse receipt. Unlike a waybill, which accompanies the consignment in transit, an acceptance report is created at the destination during the physical handover.

**Source:** [https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/abnahmeprotokoll-34134/version-251267](https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/abnahmeprotokoll-34134/version-251267)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Acceptance report |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 108 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/abnahmeprotokoll-34134/version-251267 |

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