noun
definition
A collection of goods to be sent, in transit or having been sent
definition
The act of consigning
Examples of consignments in a Sentence
Of course there are many transactions, generally in the cheaper and coarser kinds of furs, used only in central Europe, Russia and Asia which in no way interest the London market, and there are many direct consignments of skins from collectors in America and Russia to London, New York and Leipzig merchants.
Other consignments of intending settlers in " New Australia " followed; but though the settlement is still in existence it has completely failed to realize the impracticable ideals of its original members.
Emissaries of the society now appeared in Crete, large consignments of arms were landed, and at the beginning of 1897 the island was practically in a state of insurrection.
In 1894 the number of boxes of Scottish salmon delivered at Billingsgate market in London was 15,489, and in 1903 it was 15,103, being more than half of the salmon received then from all parts of Europe, including Irish and English consignments.
In 1897 and 1898 the European admirals forcibly deported consignments of the worst characters back to Bengazi.
Iraq earlier this year rejected three wheat consignments from India, saying they did not meet quality standards.
Thus Imperial now owns the top three brands most seized in large consignments in Europe.
Under existing regulations low value import consignments (under £ 18) may be exempted from import VAT.
Special delivery consignments will be charged extra at cost.
If next-day delivery is required, consignments of any value can be sent by 24 hour service for £ 12.00.
Liner bills of lading were duly issued for the consignments, naming the claimants as the shippers and Gold Crown as the notify party.
Most consignments offer a 50 -50 split with the owner of the goods.
Scour consignments shops for furniture with unique lines and rely on slipcovers and toss pillows to change the look as needed.