# Actual Time of Departure (ATD)

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> Reliable deadline management in freight transport depends on capturing the precise moment a means of transport actually leaves a location—that is the ATD, or Actual Time of Departure.

Reliable deadline management in freight transport depends on capturing the precise moment a means of transport actually leaves a location—that is the ATD, or Actual Time of Departure. For vessels, aircraft, and trucks alike, this timestamp is entered into official departure logs and tracking systems. ATD differs from the STD (Scheduled Time of Departure): when the two diverge, the effects ripple through connecting cargo bookings, customs notifications, and contractual transit times. Shipping lines, airlines, and customs authorities use ATD to verify transit durations and generate deviation reports. Together with the ATA (Actual Time of Arrival), it defines the real transit time of a shipment.

**Source:** [https://www.freightos.com/freight-resources/glossary/actual-time-of-departure-atd/](https://www.freightos.com/freight-resources/glossary/actual-time-of-departure-atd/)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Actual Time of Departure (ATD) |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 104 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Source | https://www.freightos.com/freight-resources/glossary/actual-time-of-departure-atd/ |

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