Consignor
Category: Logistics
Also searched as: Consignor
Definition (plain English)
The party that sends or dispatches goods, often shown as shipper, exporter, or consignor on transport and customs documents.
Why it matters commercially
Consignor identity must align with invoice, export filing, supplier records, and transport documents to avoid release and compliance questions.
Example
A broker queried a shipment because the consignor on the waybill did not match the seller on the commercial invoice.
Common mistake
Swapping supplier, factory, exporter, and trading-company names without documenting who is legally shipping and exporting the goods.
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