Consignor vs. Consignee — What's the Difference?

The consignor, in a contract of carriage, is the person sending a shipment to be delivered whether by land, sea or air. Some carriers, such as national postal entities, use the term "sender" or "shipper" but in the event of a legal dispute the proper and technical term "consignor" will generally be used.

In a contract of carriage, the consignee is the entity who is financially responsible (the buyer) for the receipt of a shipment. Generally, but not always, the consignee is the same as the receiver.

To give over to the care or custody of another.

The one to whom something, such as goods or merchandise, is consigned.

To put in or assign to an unfavorable place, position, or condition

The person to whom a shipment is to be delivered.

To set apart, as for a special use or purpose; assign

One to whom anything is consigned or entrusted.

To deliver (merchandise, for example) for custody or sale.

The person to whom goods or other things are consigned; a factor; - correlative to consignor.

To submit; consent.

The person to whom merchandise is delivered over

One who consigns something to another; - opposed to consignee.

The person who delivers over or commits merchandise