A delivery order is a legal document that instructs the warehouse keeper to release goods to a designated person or organization. It is commonly used in international trade and includes information such as the container or product, quantity, recipient’s name and address, and delivery date. It should not be confused with a bill of lading or delivery confirmation. Exporters use delivery orders as a release form for importing goods, while a delivery instruction is used for inland couriers.
A delivery order is a legal document instructing the consignee, the warehouse keeper, to release supplies or goods to the designated person or organization named in the order. It is defined by the uniform commercial code and is also described in the contract law of each region. The industry term for a delivery order is D/O and is commonly used in international trade, authorizing the release of imported goods. Businesses often use standard order forms that can be printed from the Internet or legal software programs. The person who completes a delivery order is often called the shipper.
A simple one page form is often used by the owner of the goods to complete the order and is similar to a packing slip. The main difference between a packing slip and the delivery order is the additional requirement of the warehouse keeper to ship the goods. The order information includes the container to be delivered or the product and the quantity. It also includes the name and address of the person who will receive the shipment and the name of the representative who will make payment if it needs to be collected upon delivery. The delivery date is included so that the carrier knows when to ship the goods and to ensure that the designated party receives the goods on time.
A bill of lading should not be confused with a delivery order. It is the document that the courier sends to the sender to confirm that the goods have been delivered to the indicated person and to a specific address. Some orders include a delivery confirmation, which is a line or space for the courier to sign to confirm that the goods have been delivered according to the delivery instructions. The consignee also signs the confirmation so that the carrier has proof that the goods have been delivered and received. The sender may accept a copy of the delivery confirmation in addition to or in lieu of the bill of lading.
Some exporters use delivery orders as a release form for importing goods. The warehouse keeper must deliver the goods to the designated party, such as a customs broker or other individual. The exporter is referred to as the owner of the cargo and often uses the delivery order to instruct the warehouse keeper to release the cargo to an individual or business. Another form, called a delivery instruction, is used for delivering goods to inland couriers.
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