Logistics & shipping
Consignee
The party named on the shipping documents to whom a shipment is delivered.The consignee is the receiver of the goods and appears on the bill of lading and customs declaration. They are frequently, but not necessarily, the same as the importer of record and the ultimate buyer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between a consignee and a shipper?
- The shipper sends the goods; the consignee receives them. They are the two named parties on a bill of lading.
- Is the consignee always the buyer?
- No — for example, a freight forwarder or a warehouse can be named as consignee even though the goods belong to the buyer.