# Estimated Delivery Date

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> As a shipment moves through the supply chain, the Estimated Delivery Date (EDD) provides a forecast of when it will arrive at the consignee's premises.

As a shipment moves through the supply chain, the Estimated Delivery Date (EDD) provides a forecast of when it will arrive at the consignee's premises. The calculation draws on transport mode, route distance, real-time tracking data, and known delay factors such as customs clearance, weather events, or carrier capacity constraints. For the recipient, EDD drives goods receiving schedules, staffing, and warehouse planning; in B2B contracts it often carries the weight of a committed delivery deadline. Because unforeseen disruptions routinely cause deviations, defined tolerance windows and proactive delay notifications are standard practice in professional supply chain management. EDD should be distinguished from ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival), which refers to arrival at a port or hub rather than final delivery to the end consignee.

**Source:** [https://www.freightos.com/glossary/estimated-delivery-date-edd/](https://www.freightos.com/glossary/estimated-delivery-date-edd/)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | Estimated Delivery Date |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 123 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://www.freightos.com/glossary/estimated-delivery-date-edd/ |

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