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Consignee

The individual or organization that is the recipient of a freight shipment.
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What is a Consignee?

As the recipient, the consignee is also typically the one that pays for the shipment. Sometimes referred to as the receiver.

Consignees need to be declared ahead of time on all relevant documents so that proper delivery and freight turnover procedures are met.

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