noun
shipper; fulfiller; shipping origin
Business term for the party that ships goods or the origin of a shipment. Common in logistics, e-commerce, and supply chain contexts.
注文品の出荷元は大阪の倉庫です。
The shipper for the ordered items is a warehouse in Osaka.
出荷元の情報を伝票に記入してください。
Please fill in the shipper information on the slip.
荷主 is the owner of the cargo or consignor, whereas 出荷元 is the actual shipper or fulfillment party.
Compound of 出荷 (shipping, forwarding) and 元 (origin, source).