what is pod in courier

In courier services, POD stands for Proof of Delivery. It is a document that serves as written evidence of the proper delivery of a shipment. The carrier issues the document, which must be signed by the consignee (receiver) of a shipment that confirms that a shipment has arrived with all of the items accounted for and with no visible damage. The consignee signs and dates the proof of delivery after examining the shipment, and the shipper also receives a copy of the POD for their records. The POD serves three primary functions, similar to the Bill of Lading (BOL): a cargo receipt showing that the shipment was received, a document of title, and evidence of the contract of carriage. The information on the POD generally includes the delivery address, delivery contact, shipment contents, shipment quantities, and any special instructions.