# Pickup

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Carriers, freight forwarders, and parcel services use the term pickup to describe the physical collection of goods from a pre-agreed location – typically the shipper's warehouse or production facility.

Carriers, freight forwarders, and parcel services use the term pickup to describe the physical collection of goods from a pre-agreed location – typically the shipper's warehouse or production facility. It marks the operational start of the transport chain, at which point quantity checks, document verification, and load-list confirmation take place. In groupage and courier services, shippers typically book pickups online or via API, feeding directly into the carrier's route planning. Pickup is distinct from delivery, which describes the consignee end of the chain.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Pickup |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 83 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://www.logistik-lexikon.de/abholung |

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