What is meant by consignee? 

This person or entity is the shipment receiver and generally the owner of the shipped goods. Unless there are other instructions, the consignee is the entity or person legally required to be present to accept the shipment. A consignee in shipping is listed on the Bill of Lading (BOL).?

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