What is a consignee in shipment terms?

• A. The party paying the charges.
• B. The party receiving the shipment.
• C. The carrier responsible for transport.
• D. The broker arranging service.

Answer: (B)

A consignee is the party named to receive the goods at the destination. They are the recipient listed on the shipment documents (such as the bill of lading) and are responsible for taking delivery of the cargo when it arrives. The consignee is not defined by who pays the freight, who carries the goods, or who arranges the service—that is a separate role. In practice, the consignee could be the buyer or a warehouse designated by the buyer, and they may or may not be the same entity that pays for the shipment.