# Consolidated freight

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Freight forwarders and groupage operators consolidate partial shipments from multiple shippers into a single consignment, pooling transport capacity and apportioning costs according to the space each shipment occupies.

Freight forwarders and groupage operators consolidate partial shipments from multiple shippers into a single consignment, pooling transport capacity and apportioning costs according to the space each shipment occupies. Every shipper pays only for their share of the load while benefiting from the unit economics of a full vehicle, container, or ULD. The model is well established in European road groupage services and on regular scheduled routes, and applies equally to sea freight – where it is known as LCL, or Less than Container Load – and to air consolidation. The forwarder manages all coordination: defining consolidation hubs, arranging pre-carriage collection, and keeping transit times within acceptable bounds despite one or more intermediate transhipment stops. Transit times are longer than for a direct shipment, but costs are substantially lower than booking exclusive capacity.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammelgut](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammelgut)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Consolidated freight |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 132 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammelgut |

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