D/O

Business & Finance abbreviation · Logistics, Supply Chain & Trade

D/O
Stands forDelivery order
CategoriesBusiness & Finance

D/O stands for Delivery order, a logistics, supply chain & trade abbreviation.

Document issued by a carrier or its agent authorizing a terminal or warehouse to release cargo to the consignee or its trucker, after freight and charges are paid and the bill of lading is surrendered.

Example: Our broker emailed the D/O to the trucking company so they can pick up the container.

Usage notes

Truckers cannot collect import containers from many terminals without a valid D/O.

More logistics, supply chain & trade abbreviations

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  • CO – Certificate of origin
  • CPFR – Collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment
  • CPT – Carriage Paid To
  • CY – Container yard
  • D&D – Demurrage and detention
  • DAP – Delivered at Place
  • DAT – Delivered at Terminal
  • DC – Distribution center
  • DDP – Delivered Duty Paid
  • DDU – Delivered Duty Unpaid
  • DG – Dangerous goods

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