The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject.(December 2010) |
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The consignoris the party to a contract that dispatches goods to another party on consignment. [1] In a contract of carriage, is the party sending a shipment to be delivered whether by land, sea or air. [2] Some carriers, such as national postal entities, use the term "sender" or "shipper" but in the event of a legal dispute the proper and technical term "consignor" will generally be used.