Incoterms 2020

Delivery Order

A document issued by carrier or agent instructing terminal or warehouse to release cargo to the consignee or their agent.

Quick answer: A document issued by carrier or agent instructing terminal or warehouse to release cargo to the consignee or their agent.

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Quick answer

A document issued by carrier or agent instructing terminal or warehouse to release cargo to the consignee or their agent.

Why it matters

Delivery Order matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Delivery Order?

In this glossary, Delivery Order refers to: A document issued by carrier or agent instructing terminal or warehouse to release cargo to the consignee or their agent.

How is Delivery Order used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "The freight forwarder presented the delivery order at the container terminal to obtain release of the imported goods."

Why does Delivery Order matter in logistics?

Delivery Order matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Who uses Delivery Order?

Delivery Order is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Delivery Order belong to?

In this glossary, Delivery Order is grouped under Incoterms 2020. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO and published by Protermify Logistics as a static logistics reference page.

Definition

A document issued by carrier or agent instructing terminal or warehouse to release cargo to the consignee or their agent.

Operational example

The freight forwarder presented the delivery order at the container terminal to obtain release of the imported goods.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

Category

Incoterms 2020

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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