In a freight transaction, which party is typically responsible for paying the carrier for transport?

In a freight transaction, which party is typically responsible for paying the carrier for transport?

• A. Shipper
• B. Broker
• C. Carrier
• D. Consignee

Answer: (A)

In a standard freight deal, the shipper is the one who pays the carrier for the transport. This payment is determined by the shipping terms agreed upon (prepaid by the shipper or sometimes collected from the consignee if the contract says freight collect). The broker facilitates the move and may handle payments to the carrier as part of the arrangement, but the payer of the freight charges in the typical setup is the shipper.

In a standard freight deal, the shipper is the one who pays the carrier for the transport. This payment is determined by the shipping terms agreed upon (prepaid by the shipper or sometimes collected from the consignee if the contract says freight collect). The broker facilitates the move and may handle payments to the carrier as part of the arrangement, but the payer of the freight charges in the typical setup is the shipper.