avisieren

Avisieren is a German verb meaning to inform in advance about an upcoming action or event. In business communication, the term denotes a notice sent ahead of time to prepare the recipient for what follows, most commonly in logistics and finance.

In logistics and freight forwarding, a shipment avis (an arrival notice or Lieferavis) is an advance notification that a shipment is on its way, has departed, or will arrive at a destination. Such notices typically include the sender and recipient, carrier, tracking or reference numbers, the expected date and time of arrival, and any required handover documents. The purpose is to enable preparation for receipt, customs clearance, or goods checking, and to coordinate scheduling and payment. Variants include Ankunftsavis (notice of arrival) and Lieferavis (delivery notice).

In banking and accounts payable, a Zahlungsavis or payment advice informs a beneficiary of a forthcoming payment, with details such as payer, amount, and settlement date. In electronic data interchange (EDI) and modern ERP systems, avisier messages are standardized to trigger downstream processes automatically.

The term emphasizes pre-notification rather than a final confirmation and is thus more specific than a general Benachrichtigung. Etymology traces to the French avis, meaning notice, adapted into German business language.

Usage notes: Avisieren is common in German-speaking business contexts; in bilingual or international settings, equivalents in English include notice of shipment or payment advice. Examples: Der Spediteur hat dem Empfänger ein Ankunftsavis geschickt. Die Bank hat den Zahlungsavis versandt.