# shipping process

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> The shipping process begins the moment picked goods are ready for despatch and ends with their physical handover to the carrier.

The shipping process begins the moment picked goods are ready for despatch and ends with their physical handover to the carrier. In practice, this covers protective packaging, address labelling, and preparation of the required accompanying documents—delivery note, bill of lading, and customs declarations where cross-border transport is involved. Once handed over, the consignment is booked out in the warehouse management system. Any delay at this stage pushes the agreed delivery date directly, which is why outbound teams treat it as one of the most time-sensitive phases in warehouse operations. The term refers specifically to these operational steps at the goods issue point, not to the broader order fulfilment or transport planning process.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versand_(Logistik)](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versand_(Logistik))

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | shipping process |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 112 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versand_(Logistik) |

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