# Freight consolidation

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Rather than moving each consignment separately, freight consolidation groups shipments from multiple shippers into a single transport unit.

Rather than moving each consignment separately, freight consolidation groups shipments from multiple shippers into a single transport unit. A freight forwarder collects LCL (Less than Container Load) cargo from different customers, loads it into one container or truck, and dispatches it as a full unit – typically as FCL (Full Container Load) in ocean freight. Sharing the fixed costs of one transport unit across several shippers brings down the per-unit rate considerably. The trade-off is longer lead times, as the forwarder holds departure until sufficient cargo has accumulated. Consolidation is standard practice in LCL ocean services and groupage road transport; in air freight, an IATA cargo consolidator performs the same function.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_consolidation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_consolidation)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Freight consolidation |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 111 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_consolidation |

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