Reconsign: meaning, definitions and examples

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reconsign

 

[ ˌriːˈkɒn.saɪn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

transport logistics

To reconsign means to change the consignment of a shipment to a different recipient or location. This process often occurs in logistics and freight shipping, where goods may need to be redirected due to various circumstances such as changes in delivery instructions or concerns about the original destination. The reconsignment can involve notifying carriers and updating shipping documents to reflect the new details. This is essential to ensure that the shipment reaches the correct destination without undue delay.

Synonyms

redirect, reroute, reship

Examples of usage

  • We had to reconsign the package to a new address.
  • The freight manager asked to reconsign the shipment after altering the delivery instructions.
  • Due to unexpected circumstances, we need to reconsign the goods scheduled for delivery.
  • They will reconsign the items if they cannot meet the original timetable.

Translations

Translations of the word "reconsign" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconsignar

🇮🇳 पुनः संप्रेषण करना

🇩🇪 rekonfigurieren

🇮🇩 mengalihkan kembali

🇺🇦 переправити

🇵🇱 przekazać ponownie

🇯🇵 再送信する

🇫🇷 reconsigner

🇪🇸 reconsignar

🇹🇷 yeniden göndermek

🇰🇷 재전달하다

🇸🇦 إعادة الإرسال

🇨🇿 znovu zaslat

🇸🇰 znovu zaslať

🇨🇳 重新发货

🇸🇮 ponovno poslati

🇮🇸 aftursenda

🇰🇿 қайта жіберу

🇬🇪 გადაწვდო

🇦🇿 təkrar göndərmək

🇲🇽 reconsignar

Etymology

The term 'reconsign' is believed to have emerged in the 19th century, combining the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' with 'consign,' which itself comes from the Latin 'consignare,' meaning 'to mark or seal.' In the context of shipping and logistics, the word gained prominence as trade and transportation logistics became more complex, necessitating the need for adjusting shipping arrangements. Initially used in documentation pertaining to goods delivered by merchants, it has since expanded to encompass broader commercial logistics. As shipping methods evolved, so did the terms associated with it, making 'reconsign' relevant in modern contexts involving both freight and supply chain optimization.