What is the difference between the booking party, shipper, consignee and notify party?
Quick AnswerThe booking party arranges cargo space; the shipper, consignee and notify party shall be filled in according to the actual transaction and the carrier's requirements; the same enterprise may concurrently assume certain roles, but they shall not be deemed identical by default.
Verification Against Formal Documents
Booking confirmation, shipping instructions, draft bill of lading and final transport documents shall be checked version by version for names, addresses and roles; fields on a draft do not certify the final issued content.
Handling Changes
Any change of roles shall be confirmed by the parties concerned and the carrier, with revised records retained. Where the booking party differs from the shipper on the documents, additional authorization and liability may be involved, which shall be confirmed prior to issuance.
Sources & Further Reading
- RIOMI 橡胶业务编辑与项目经验（2026-10 编审）