# Delivery Order

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> When goods are ready to leave the warehouse, the delivery order provides the formal trigger: a written instruction from a shipper or freight forwarder directing a carrier to transport specified goods to a named consignee at a defined place and time.

When goods are ready to leave the warehouse, the delivery order provides the formal trigger: a written instruction from a shipper or freight forwarder directing a carrier to transport specified goods to a named consignee at a defined place and time. It records article descriptions, quantities, weight, packaging units, delivery address, and deadlines—making it the operational backbone of warehouse management and transport execution. It is distinct from a purchase order, which governs the commercial transaction; the delivery order executes the physical movement. In sea freight, the term also refers to a document issued against a bill of lading to release a partial consignment from a groupage shipment—a separate but equally common usage.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Delivery Order |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 112 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delivery_order |

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