Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reconsignment

noun

/ˌriː.kənˈsaɪn.mənt/

Definition

The act of sending goods to a different destination or to a different consignee after they have already been consigned.

Examples

The company arranged for the reconsignment of the packages after realizing the error in the shipping address.
Reconsignment can sometimes delay delivery if the new destination is far from the original shipping location.

Meaning

Reconsignment refers to the process of redirecting shipped goods to a new destination or altering who receives the shipment. This can happen in various logistics scenarios, often requiring coordination between the original shipper and the new recipient.