--- title: Deleting Consignments  description: Learn how to delete consignments in Cario before manifesting. Understand when deletion is allowed, why it’s useful, and step-by-step instructions to permanently remove consignments created in error. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.cario.com.au/consignments/maintain/deleting-consignments#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![Cario logo RGB blue-1.png\]](https://knowledge.cario.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Cario%20logo%20RGB%20blue-1.png?height=50&name=Cario%20logo%20RGB%20blue-1.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Go to cario.com.au Go to cario.com.au Cario Knowledge Base - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Cario Knowledge Base](https://knowledge.cario.com.au/?hsLang=en) 2. [Consignments](https://knowledge.cario.com.au/consignments?hsLang=en) 3. [Maintain a Consignment](https://knowledge.cario.com.au/consignments?hsLang=en#maintain-a-consignment) # Deleting Consignments Deleting a consignment in **Cario** allows users to permanently remove consignments that were created in error or are no longer required.  This action is only available for consignments that **have not been manifested**.  **When Can a Consignment Be Deleted?**  A consignment **can be deleted** when:  - The status is **Created** - The consignment has **not been manifested** A consignment **cannot be deleted** when:  - It has already been **manifested** - It has been sent to the carrier Once a consignment is deleted, it **cannot be recovered**.  **Why Delete a Consignment?**  Deleting consignments is useful when:  - A consignment was created by mistake - Incorrect shipment details were entered - The booking is no longer required - You want to clean up unused or duplicate records This helps keep consignment data accurate and uncluttered.  **How to Delete a Consignment (Step-by-Step)**  1. Go to **Consignments** 2. Select **Maintain** 3. Locate the consignment you want to delete  (you can search or filter if required) 4. Click the **trash bin icon** next to the consignment  ![](https://knowledge.cario.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Jan-12-2026-11-21-20-8108-PM.png?width=670&height=230&name=undefined-Jan-12-2026-11-21-20-8108-PM.png) 5. A confirmation popup will appear 6. Click **OK** to confirm deletion  or **Cancel** to keep the consignment  ![](https://knowledge.cario.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Jan-12-2026-11-21-29-6091-PM.png?width=670&height=300&name=undefined-Jan-12-2026-11-21-29-6091-PM.png) Once confirmed, the consignment is permanently removed from Cario.   **Important Notes**  - Only unmanifested consignments can be deleted - If a consignment has been manifested, you must contact the carrier instead - Consider **updating** or **copying** a consignment if deletion is not appropriate   - [Getting Started](https://knowledge.cario.com.au/getting-started?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Index](https://knowledge.cario.com.au/getting-started?hsLang=en#index) - [Introduction to Cario](https://knowledge.cario.com.au/getting-started?hsLang=en#introduction-to-cario) - [Account Setup](https://knowledge.cario.com.au/getting-started?hsLang=en#account-setup) - [Platform Navigation](https://knowledge.cario.com.au/getting-started?hsLang=en#platform-navigation) - [Quick Quote](https://knowledge.cario.com.au/quick-quote?hsLang=en#main-content) - 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