# Shipping Processing Time

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Shipping processing time begins the moment an order is released for dispatch and ends when the packed shipment is physically handed over to the carrier.

Shipping processing time begins the moment an order is released for dispatch and ends when the packed shipment is physically handed over to the carrier. It covers all internal steps in between: label printing, weight and dimension capture, customs documentation for cross-border consignments, and staging for pickup. For freight forwarders and e-commerce operators, this metric directly determines whether a shipment makes the carrier's daily collection cut-off and feeds into service level agreements with transport partners. It is distinct from transit time and delivery time, both of which start only once the carrier has taken custody of the goods.

**Source:** [https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/bearbeitungszeit-45710](https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/bearbeitungszeit-45710)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Shipping Processing Time |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 98 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://wirtschaftslexikon.gabler.de/definition/bearbeitungszeit-45710 |

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