# consolidated shipment

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Unlike a full truckload (FTL) shipment, a consolidated shipment combines cargo from multiple shippers into a single transport unit, with each individual consignment retaining its own legal identity.

Unlike a full truckload (FTL) shipment, a consolidated shipment combines cargo from multiple shippers into a single transport unit, with each individual consignment retaining its own legal identity. Freight forwarders consolidate these loads at groupage hubs to maximise utilisation and reduce per-unit freight costs for all parties. The model underpins less-than-truckload (LTL) and general cargo operations wherever a single consignor cannot fill an entire vehicle. Each component shipment requires its own customs declaration; the forwarder additionally issues a house bill of lading covering the entire consolidated load under one master document. The equivalent concept in ocean freight is less-than-container load (LCL), where space in a single container is shared among multiple shippers.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | consolidated shipment |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 112 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammelsendung |

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