Delivered
The final milestone in the air cargo chain. The customs-cleared shipment has been physically collected from the airline warehouse by the consignee, their broker, or an authorized local cartage truck.
What Does DLV Mean in Air Cargo?
The status code DLV (representing Delivered) is a standard milestone defined by the IATA Cargo Interchange Message Procedures (Cargo-IMP). It serves as a key check-in event scanned by airline personnel or cargo terminal operators. Tracking this event provides shippers and logistics providers with end-to-end visibility, ensuring that transit connections, cargo transfer, and customs clearance proceed in an orderly manner.
What to Do Next? (Consignee Advice)
Recommended Steps:
Confirm receipt with your team or consignee. Inspect the cargo packages for any sign of external damage or shortages before signing the delivery receipt.
Carrier-Specific Naming Quirks
Although the IATA Cargo-IMP standard prescribes the status code DLV, different global airlines and cargo handlers often display this milestone under customized labels. Here is how major carriers translate it:
FedEx Cargo calls this 'Delivered / Signed For', Delta Cargo shows 'Picked Up by Customer', and Cargolux labels it 'Delivered to Agent'.
Typical Next Status Milestone
In the standard lifecycle of an air freight shipment, once the cargo passes through the Delivered (DLV) milestone, it is expected to transition into the following phase:
➡️ None (Shipment Completed)
Frequently Asked Questions
On your Air Waybill (AWB), the status code DLV represents Delivered. This status notifies shippers and consignees that The final milestone in the air cargo chain. The customs-cleared shipment has been physically collected from the airline warehouse by the consignee, their broker, or an authorized local cartage truck.
The time a shipment remains in DLV depends on carrier schedules and transit phases. Typically, it transitions within 12 to 36 hours. If a shipment remains in this status for several days without updates, we recommend contacting your freight forwarder or broker for clarification.
Track Air Cargo
Enter your 11-digit AWB number to track cargo status instantly.