noun
- Plural of consignee; persons or entities to whom goods are delivered or entrusted, especially in shipping or commerce.
Usage: Business/commercial term; Often used in logistics and trade contexts
Examples
- The consignees signed for the shipment upon arrival at the warehouse.
- Multiple consignees were listed on the bill of lading for the international cargo.
- The shipping company notified all consignees of the delayed delivery.
- Consignees must provide proof of identity before claiming their packages.
- The contract specified that consignees were responsible for unloading the goods.
- Several consignees rejected the shipment due to damage during transit.