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Blind Shipment
A shipment where the shipper and consignee details are kept confidential from each other.
Definition
A logistics arrangement where either the shipper or consignee does not know the identity of the other party.
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.
Role
A shipment where the shipper and consignee details are kept confidential from each other.
Focus
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.
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.
Benefits
- Protects business relationships
- Keeps supplier details private
- Helps resellers maintain margins
FAQs
Q: Is blind shipping legal?
A: Yes, but documentation must still comply with transportation regulations.