disponent

Disponent is a noun used to describe a person who has the authority to dispose of something on behalf of another. The term appears in legal, financial, and organizational contexts and is tied to the concept of a power of disposition—the authority to decide how property, funds, or goods are used or allocated.

In finance and banking, a disponent may refer to an authorized signatory or agent on an account who is empowered to make payments, transfers, or other dispositions within defined limits. The exact scope of rights depends on contractual arrangements, mandates, or power-of-attorney documents.

In shipping and maritime law, the term disponent owner describes the party that actually directs the vessel’s commercial operations and contracts for its use, such as through a charter agreement, while the registered owner remains the legal owner. The disponent owner bears day-to-day management and voyage decisions, including employment and routing, within the framework of the ownership arrangement.

In logistics and transportation, a disponent or dispatcher is the person responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating shipments and the allocation of transport resources. This role involves coordinating routes, drivers, cargo handling, and timing to meet service requirements.

See also: power of attorney, agency, authorization, charterparty.