# delivery notification procedure

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> A truck idling at the loading dock with no crew ready to receive it – the delivery notification procedure is designed to prevent exactly that.

A truck idling at the loading dock with no crew ready to receive it – the delivery notification procedure is designed to prevent exactly that. It covers the advance communication from a supplier or freight forwarder to the consignee, conveying the expected arrival window, cargo quantity, and nature of goods before the shipment reaches its destination. Manufacturing plants, distribution centres, and warehouses use this information to pre-clear dock space, schedule unloading crews, and allocate storage capacity in time. The procedure is a cornerstone of just-in-time supply chains, helping avoid unnecessary vehicle waiting times and detention charges. Notifications are increasingly transmitted electronically via EDI messages (DESADV) or dedicated supplier portals, often feeding directly into automated goods-receipt systems.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | delivery notification procedure |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 116 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance_Shipping_Notice |

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