Definition

Noun: * The person or party to whom goods are shipped and delivered: The "consignee" is the designated recipient of a shipment, the one named on the shipping documents to receive the merchandise.

Usage

The term "consignee" is used primarily in formal, commercial, and logistical contexts, such as shipping, freight, and trade. It identifies the final recipient in a supply chain. * The consignee must present identification to receive the package at the port. * Please ensure the bill of lading clearly states the name and address of the consignee.

Advanced Usage

• Legal and Contractual Role: In legal terms, the consignee is the party with the right to take possession of the goods upon delivery, as per the contract of carriage.
  • The contract specifies that the consignee is responsible for all import duties.

Variants and Related Words

• Consignor (noun): The sender or shipper of the goods; the party who consigns the merchandise to the consignee.
  • The consignor is responsible for preparing the goods for shipment.
• Consignment (noun): The batch of goods sent or delivered.
  • The latest consignment of books arrived at the warehouse.

Synonyms

• Recipient: A general term for a person who receives something.
• Addressee: The person to whom a letter or parcel is addressed.
• Receiver: One who receives or takes delivery.

Antonyms

• Consignor: The sender or shipper.
• Sender: One who sends or dispatches something.

Noun

1. the person to whom merchandise is delivered over