Verzenddatum

Verzenddatum is a term used in logistics and e-commerce to indicate the date on which an order is dispatched from the seller’s fulfillment location to the carrier. It marks the moment the package leaves the seller’s warehouse and enters the transit phase. Depending on the system, verzenddatum may refer to the actual dispatch date or to the date the seller commits to dispatching the order.

Verzenddatum is distinct from related dates such as the order date, the expected dispatch date, and the delivery date. The delivery date (bezorgdatum) or estimated delivery time (verwachte levertijd) reflects when the recipient is likely to receive the package, which depends on carrier routing and service level. The actual dispatch date provides a concrete milestone in the shipping process.

In practice, verzenddatum appears in order confirmations, shipping notifications, and tracking updates. After the package is handed to the carrier, a tracking number is typically activated, and transit times are calculated from verzenddatum. If stock is unavailable or processing takes longer, the verzenddatum may be postponed or marked as “verzonden op” once the shipment leaves the warehouse.

Factors influencing verzenddatum include stock availability, payment confirmation, order processing speed, warehouse capacity, and international transit with customs checks. Understanding verzenddatum helps customers gauge when a shipment originates and informs expectations about subsequent delivery.