# Anticipated Arrival Time

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Freight forwarders and carriers use the Anticipated Arrival Time (AAT) to communicate when a shipment or transport vehicle is expected to reach a specific location.

Freight forwarders and carriers use the Anticipated Arrival Time (AAT) to communicate when a shipment or transport vehicle is expected to reach a specific location. The estimate draws on continuously updated operational data: schedules, weather conditions, actual route progress, capacity at transshipment hubs, and – for cross-border movements – customs clearance times. For consignees, AAT is a key planning parameter, enabling them to coordinate cargo reception, warehouse capacity, and downstream processes in good time. Because AAT is a dynamic forecast, it may be revised several times before the shipment actually arrives – which sets it apart from a contractually guaranteed delivery window. Related terms include ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) as the broader standard industry term, and ATA (Actual Time of Arrival) for the time of actual arrival.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estimated_time_of_arrival](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estimated_time_of_arrival)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | Anticipated Arrival Time |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 128 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estimated_time_of_arrival |

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