§ 80101. Definitions

In this chapter—

• (1) “consignee” means the person named in a bill of lading as the person to whom the goods are to be delivered.
• (2) “consignor” means the person named in a bill of lading as the person from whom the goods have been received for shipment.
• (3) “goods” means merchandise or personal property that has been, is being, or will be transported.
• (4) “holder” means a person having possession of, and a property right in, a bill of lading.
• (5) “order” means an order by indorsement on a bill of lading.
• (6) “purchase” includes taking by mortgage or pledge.
• (7) “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and a territory or possession of the United States.