# delivery

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Delivery is the physical handover of goods to the consignee or an authorized recipient at the contractually agreed place and time, marking the fulfillment of the carrier's transport obligation.

Delivery is the physical handover of goods to the consignee or an authorized recipient at the contractually agreed place and time, marking the fulfillment of the carrier's transport obligation. It is typically evidenced by the consignee's signature on the waybill or a digital proof of delivery (POD). Any damage or shortfall must be noted at the point of receipt; claims raised later without a reservation are considerably harder to enforce. In customs contexts, delivery can also refer to the release of goods following official clearance by the competent authority. Beyond the physical act, delivery carries legal weight: risk generally passes from the carrier to the consignee at the moment of handover, unless the contract provides otherwise.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | delivery |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 116 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delivery_(commerce) |

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