Definition

1. Noun:
   • A company or person engaged in the business of transporting goods: A "shipper" is an entity responsible for arranging and managing the shipment of cargo, typically from one location to another. This often involves coordinating with carriers like shipping lines, trucking companies, or airlines.
   • The party that sends goods: In logistics and trade, the "shipper" is the person or company that consigns goods for transport, even if they are not the owner of the transportation service.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The shipper is responsible for ensuring the cargo is properly packaged and labeled.
  • As the shipper of these electronics, our company must complete all export documentation.
  • The freight forwarder acts as an intermediary between the shipper and the carrier.

Advanced Usage

• "Shipper of record": The legal entity that is listed as the sender on the official shipping documents and is contractually responsible for the shipment.

  • Our logistics department will be listed as the shipper of record on the bill of lading.

• "Shipper's load and count": A clause on a bill of lading stating that the contents of a container were loaded and counted by the shipper, not the carrier.

  • The carrier's receipt was marked "shipper's load and count," limiting their liability for the declared contents.

Variants and Related Words

• Ship (verb): To send or transport goods, especially by sea.

  • We need to ship this order by the end of the week.

• Shipping (noun): The act or business of transporting goods.

  • The cost of shipping has increased due to fuel prices.

• Consignor (noun): A formal synonym for "shipper," meaning the person or company that sends goods to a consignee.

  • The consignor and the shipper are often the same party in a transaction.

Synonyms

• Consignor: The party that sends a consignment of goods.
• Sender: A general term for one who sends something.
• Exporter: Specifically, a shipper who sends goods to another country.

Related Phrases

• Shipper's declaration: A formal statement by the shipper detailing the contents of a shipment, often required for dangerous goods or international customs.

  • You must attach a completed shipper's declaration for these hazardous materials.

• Shipper's instructions: The directions provided by the shipper regarding the handling and delivery of the cargo.

  • The carrier must follow all shipper's instructions noted on the waybill.

Noun

1. a company in the business of shipping freight
2. someone who ships goods