Consignee
Category: Logistics
Also searched as: Consignee
Definition (plain English)
The party named on the transport document to receive or control cargo at destination, depending on document type and release instructions.
Why it matters commercially
Consignee details affect cargo release, customs entry, payment documents, bank control, and who carriers or terminals will recognize at destination.
Example
A BL draft had the wrong consignee entity, which would have blocked the buyer from arranging release after arrival.
Common mistake
Treating consignee, importer of record, buyer, notify party, and delivery address as interchangeable.
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