Shipper vs. Consignor — What's the Difference?

One that consigns or receives goods for transportation.

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.

(archaic) A seaman; mariner; skipper.

To give over to the care or custody of another.

The person or organization that ships (sends) something.

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

A box for shipping something fragile, such as bottled beer or wine.

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

(fandom slang) A person who supports a romantic or sexual relationship between fictional characters or real people.

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

One who sends goods from one place to another not in the same city or town, esp. one who sends goods by water.

To submit; consent.

Someone who ships goods

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

A company in the business of shipping freight

The person who delivers over or commits merchandise