Consignee c/o意思

"Consignee c/o" is a term commonly used in shipping and logistics. The letters "c/o" stand for "care of" and are used to indicate that the shipment is intended for someone whose address is not their primary residence or place of business. Instead, the shipment is being sent to an alternative address or to someone who is receiving the goods on behalf of the consignee.

For example, if a shipment is being sent to a person who is currently staying at a hotel, the address might be written as follows:

John Doe c/o ABC Hotel 123 Main Street Anytown, USA, 12345

In this case, John Doe is the consignee, and ABC Hotel is the care of address. The shipment is being sent to John Doe, but it is being received at the hotel.

The use of "c/o" is particularly common when the consignee is a private individual and the shipment is going to a residential address, as it allows the sender to ensure that the goods are delivered to the correct person even if they are not the official resident of the address. It is also sometimes used in business-to-business shipments, especially if the recipient is expecting a delivery but does not have a permanent office or a traditional mailing address.