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Do not ship before / Cancel if not shipped By

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A requirement that goods must be shipped by a certain date or the order will be cancelled.

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What does Do not ship before / Cancel if not shipped by mean?

These are instructions that can be included on a shipping order or purchase order. “Do not ship before” means that the shipment should not be released for delivery until a specific date. This is often used for products that have a limited shelf life or seasonal demand. “Cancel if not shipped by” means that the order should be canceled if the shipment is not delivered by a specific date. This is typically used for time-sensitive shipments that need to arrive at a specific time. 

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