Is Consignee the Shipper or Receiver?

Who is the Consignee? A consignee in shipping is listed on the bill of lading (BOL). This person or entity is the shipment receiver and generally the owner of the shipped goods. Unless there are other instructions, the consignee is the entity or person legally required to be present to accept the shipment.

Is consignee the shipper?

Therefore, the shipper and the consignee can be the same. ... The shipper is, in strict terms, the contract party on the bill of lading. The consignee is the recipient of the goods.

Is consignee the buyer or receiver?

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.