# delivery date

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Unlike the dispatch date – which records when goods leave the sender – the delivery date is the contractually or logistically binding point in time at which a consignment must arrive at the recipient's premises.

Unlike the dispatch date – which records when goods leave the sender – the delivery date is the contractually or logistically binding point in time at which a consignment must arrive at the recipient's premises. Parties often agree on a time window rather than an exact hour, enabling the consignee to staff the loading dock and allocate storage space accordingly. For manufacturing operations, adherence is critical: a late arrival can stall production lines, while an early one may overwhelm available warehouse capacity. Freight forwarders build routing around confirmed delivery dates and communicate deviations in near real time via tracking platforms or EDI status messages.

**Source:** [https://www.logistik-lexikon.de/lexikon/a/anliefertermin](https://www.logistik-lexikon.de/lexikon/a/anliefertermin)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | delivery date |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 104 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://www.logistik-lexikon.de/lexikon/a/anliefertermin |

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