Translation guide
A person or company that sends goods, especially in commercial transport and logistics.
The party that dispatches cargo or freight, typically in a business context.
Standard term for the owner of the cargo who consigns it for transport. Used in logistics, shipping, and warehousing.
The shipper arranged insurance for the cargo.
Literally 'sender' or 'dispatcher'. Used in formal documents and contracts, but less common in everyday logistics than 荷主.
The shipper is responsible for packing the goods.
Formal term for 'consignor' or 'shipper', often seen in bills of lading and international trade documents.
Our company's name is listed as the shipper on the bill of lading.
A business that transports goods for others, such as a freight company or courier service.
General term for a transport company or carrier. Covers trucking, freight forwarding, and parcel delivery.
We asked a shipper to handle the delivery.
Focuses on the delivery aspect. Commonly used for parcel services like Yamato or Sagawa.
Specifically a maritime shipping company. Use only when referring to ocean freight.
An individual sending a parcel, e.g., at a post office or courier counter.
In English, 'shipper' can mean either the sender or the transport company. In Japanese, these are distinct: 荷主 (sender) vs. 運送業者 (carrier). Use the right term based on context.
When filling out a takkyubin (宅急便) form or postal slip, 差出人 is the standard field for 'sender/shipper'. 送り主 is more conversational.
The shipper delivered the package.
The shipper operates container vessels.
The shipper's name wasn't written on it.