Transportation
Blind Shipment
A shipment where the shipper and consignee details are kept confidential from each other.
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Updated 2025-10-01
Definition
A logistics arrangement where either the shipper or consignee does not know the identity of the other party.
Overview
Overview
Blind shipping is often used by resellers or businesses that want to hide the identity of their supplier from the buyer. The carrier facilitates this by masking information on shipping documents.
Benefits
- Protects business relationships
- Keeps supplier details private
- Helps resellers maintain margins
Example
A distributor arranges for goods to be shipped directly from the manufacturer to the customer, but the invoice shows the distributor as the shipper.
FAQ
Q: Is blind shipping legal?
A: Yes, but documentation must still comply with transportation regulations.
Tags
#blind shipment#confidential shipping#drop shipping
Related Terms
Drop Shipping
Bill of Lading
3PL
