Consolidation
Also called: groupage · LCL · grupaj
The grouping of several shipments from different shippers into one container or air consignment by a forwarder, covered by a master transport document from the carrier and house documents issued by the forwarder to each shipper. Customs filings may be needed at both master and house level.
In practice
In consolidated shipments, one problematic house consignment can delay the entire container at customs.
EU
Türkiye
UK
USARelated terms
- Freight forwarder
- A company that organises transport of goods on behalf of shippers, booking carriers, consolidating cargo and arranging documents. Many forwarders…
- NVOCC
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- Bill of lading
- The transport document issued by an ocean carrier or its agent acknowledging receipt of goods for shipment. It evidences the contract of carriage…
- Air waybill
- The transport document for air freight, issued by the airline or a forwarder, that serves as receipt and contract of carriage. It is not a document…