consignment weight

[kənˈsaɪnmənt weɪt]
nounpl: consignment weights
peso da remessa
1. The total weight of goods or merchandise being sent to a recipient under a consignment arrangement, where the sender retains ownership until the goods are sold
The consignment weight must be declared on the shipping manifest before departure.
O peso da remessa deve ser declarado no manifesto de embarque antes da partida.
2. The measured mass of a shipment of items sent on consignment to a retailer or distributor
The store received a consignment weight of 500 kilograms of merchandise from the supplier.
A loja recebeu uma remessa com peso de 500 quilogramas de mercadorias do fornecedor.
In Brazilian commerce, consignment arrangements are common for retail goods, where suppliers maintain ownership until sale. Accurate consignment weight documentation is crucial for logistics, customs clearance, and inventory management. This term is primarily used in formal commercial and shipping contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shipment weightconsignment massmerchandise weightgoods weight

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
peso da remessa
Standard term used in commerce and logistics
São Paulo
peso da consignação
Alternative formal term used in commercial documentation
Portugal
peso do envio em consignação
More descriptive phrasing used in Portuguese commerce

Related Words

consignmentshipping weightnet weightgross weighttare weightfreightcargo

Related Idioms & Phrases

declare the consignment weight
verify the consignment weight
calculate the consignment weight
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