Simple English definitions for legal terms
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A shipper is someone who sends goods to another person or company. They may also be the person who arranges for a carrier, like a truck or ship, to transport the goods. Sometimes, the shipper is not the owner of the goods, but instead acts as an agent or contractor. This is different from a carrier, who is responsible for physically transporting the goods.
A shipper is a person or company that sends goods to another location or contracts with a carrier to transport cargo. The shipper may not necessarily be the owner of the cargo, but could be an agent or independent contractor.
These examples illustrate how a shipper can be an individual or a company that sends goods to another location or contracts with a carrier to transport cargo. The shipper is responsible for ensuring that the goods are properly packaged and labeled for transport, and for arranging for the carrier to pick up and deliver the cargo.