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			Consign - 




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To entrust with or place something in the care of another.
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Consignee -

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The person or carrier to which a shipment of goods is entrusted.
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Consigner -

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One who places something such as goods and merchandise in the care of another.
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Consigning -

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The act of placing something in the care of another.
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Consignment -

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The act of placing something in the care of another, or something that is placed in the care of another.
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Consignor -

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One who places something such as goods and merchandise in the care of another.
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Less Than Carload -

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A shipment in which the freight does not completely fill the container or railcar; or a particular consignor's freight when combined with others to produce a full carload. Acronym: LTC Reference: less than container load,
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Less Than Container Load -

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A shipment in which the freight does not completely fill the container; or a particular consignor's freight when combined with others to produce a full container load. Acronym: LCL Reference: less than container load,
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Less Than Truckload -

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A shipment in which the freight does not completely fill the trailer or container; or a particular consignor's freight when combined with others to produce a full truckload or full container load. Acronym: LTL Reference: less than container load,
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Straight Bill of Lading -

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A bill of lading that is non-negotiable and for which the consignment is made directly to a particular consignee. Acronym: SBL
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