Consignor

The consignor is the party sending the goods, named as such on the transport document. In most transactions the consignor, the shipper, and the seller are the same company, and the terms are used interchangeably. They separate when a third party physically despatches the cargo on the seller's behalf — a contract manufacturer, a fulfilment warehouse, or a supplier drop-shipping direct to the buyer. Because the consignor is the party that signs and warrants the accuracy of the shipping documents, getting the name right matters for customs declarations and for who bears responsibility if a declaration proves wrong.