Unlike a simple parcel receipt, a proof of delivery (POD) in freight forwarding carries genuine legal weight: the carrier obtains the consignee's signature—on the consignment note or a separate form—confirming that goods were handed over in the agreed quantity and condition.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proof_of_delivery
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