noun
delivery company; shipper
Refers to a business entity that transports goods, such as a courier or logistics provider.
配送業者に荷物の集荷を依頼した。
I requested a pickup from the delivery company.
運送業者 is a broader term for a carrier or transporter, while 配送業者 specifically emphasizes the delivery aspect, often to end customers.
Compound of 配送 (delivery) + 業者 (business operator).