👉 In the context of supply chain management, a "consignatary" is an entity that acts as a middleman in the process of shipping goods. It typically takes responsibility for handling and securing the goods before they are transported to their final destination. These entities include customs brokers or logistics companies who act as intermediaries between the shipper and the carrier; freight forwarders, which handle the entire transportation process from the point of shipment to delivery; and freight shippers, who provide services such as
