# Date of Delivery Coordination

*Last updated: 2026-09-06*

> Unlike a simple requested delivery date, delivery date coordination is a documented process in which supplier, freight forwarder, and consignee jointly agree on a binding delivery day – factoring in transit times, customs clearance buffers, and unloading capacity at the destination.

Unlike a simple requested delivery date, delivery date coordination is a documented process in which supplier, freight forwarder, and consignee jointly agree on a binding delivery day – factoring in transit times, customs clearance buffers, and unloading capacity at the destination. In cross-border shipments, customs holds and insufficient receiving resources are among the most common causes of schedule slippage and the additional costs that follow. A written record of the agreed date becomes the reference for claims, penalty clauses, and insurance procedures if a shipment runs late. The tighter the consignee's production or storage windows, the earlier and more structured the multilateral communication needs to be.

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## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Date of Delivery Coordination |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 106 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-06 |
| Source | https://www.supplychaindictionary.com/definition/date-of-delivery-coordination |

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