Shipper
The party that originates a freight shipment — the person or company sending the goods. In logistics, the shipper is responsible for preparing the freight for transport, creating the bill of lading, and ensuring accurate weight, dimensions, and commodity descriptions. The shipper may be a manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or any business that needs to move goods from one location to another.
Detailed Explanation
The party that originates a freight shipment — the person or company sending the goods. In logistics, the shipper is responsible for preparing the freight for transport, creating the bill of lading, and ensuring accurate weight, dimensions, and commodity descriptions. The shipper may be a manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or any business that needs to move goods from one location to another.
Example
A food manufacturer acts as the shipper when sending pallets of canned goods from their production facility in Green Bay, WI to a grocery distribution center in Minneapolis.
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