# Delivery notification

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Unlike a post-delivery confirmation, a delivery notification – widely known as an Advance Shipping Notice (ASN) – proactively informs the consignee of an imminent shipment, typically 24 to 48 hours before arrival.

Unlike a post-delivery confirmation, a delivery notification – widely known as an Advance Shipping Notice (ASN) – proactively informs the consignee of an imminent shipment, typically 24 to 48 hours before arrival. It carries specific details such as vehicle registration, estimated time of arrival, package count, total weight, and references to purchase orders or freight documents. Armed with this information, the receiving party can reserve dock slots, schedule staff, and prepare goods-in checks before the vehicle arrives. In modern supply chains the ASN is routinely transmitted electronically – via EDI message (DESADV) or email – and is a prerequisite for smooth receipt processing in many warehouse operations.

**Source:** [https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/anlieferavis-52495](https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/anlieferavis-52495)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Delivery notification |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 107 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/anlieferavis-52495 |

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