Unlike the consignee at the receiving end, the shipper is the party that originates a shipment: they engage the carrier or freight forwarder, tender the goods, and appear by name on all transport documents – bill of lading, air waybill, consignment note, and customs entry.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shipper
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