A blind shipment is a shipping method where the identity of the shipper, receiver, or both is hidden from the other party involved. This makes sure that the consignee doesn’t know who the shipper is and that the shipper doesn’t know who the consignee is.
Blind shipments maintain confidentiality between business parties and are commonly used in drop shipping and third-party logistics to protect business relationships and prevent intermediaries from being bypassed. This method also keeps sourcing or distribution strategies private.
The logistics provider manages the shipment without revealing the identities involved. Separate sets of documents are used, and shipping labels and paperwork are handled carefully to ensure confidentiality.
Example
A company sources products from a supplier and sells them to a customer without revealing the supplier’s details to the customer. The logistics provider ensures the shipment appears to come from the company, not the supplier, maintaining confidentiality for both parties.