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Shipment vs Consignment - What's the difference?

shipment | consignment |

As nouns the difference between shipment and consignment

is that shipment is a load of goods that is transported by any method (not just by ship while consignment is a collection of goods to be sent, in transit or having been sent.

shipment

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • a load of goods that is transported by any method (not just by ship)
  • :* We're expecting another shipment of oranges tomorrow.
  • the act of transporting goods
  • :* Shipment of hazardous waste on this route is strictly prohibited.

    • consignment

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A collection of goods to be sent, in transit or having been sent
  • The act of consigning

    • Related terms

    * consignee * consignor