Consigner vs. Consignee — What's the Difference?

To give over to the care or custody of another.

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.

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

The one to whom something, such as goods or merchandise, is consigned.

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

The person to whom a shipment is to be delivered.

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

One to whom anything is consigned or entrusted.

To submit; consent.

The person to whom goods or other things are consigned; a factor; - correlative to consignor.

The party that consigns.

The person to whom merchandise is delivered over

(business) The party that provides merchandise for consignment sale.

One who consigns. See Consignor.

The person who delivers over or commits merchandise