# Load Sharing Networks for Road Freight

*Last updated: 2026-06-25*

> Unlike conventional LTL (less-than-truckload) operations, where a single forwarder consolidates shipments from multiple customers, load sharing networks are built on direct collaboration between shippers or carriers who split vehicle capacity and costs among themselves.

Unlike conventional LTL (less-than-truckload) operations, where a single forwarder consolidates shipments from multiple customers, load sharing networks are built on direct collaboration between shippers or carriers who split vehicle capacity and costs among themselves. Coordination typically runs through digital freight platforms or framework agreements. The model cuts empty running, improves vehicle utilisation, and reduces CO₂ emissions per tonne carried. In economically interconnected regions such as the EU, these networks have established themselves as a practical alternative to individual full-truck movements—particularly for regular freight flows between fixed locations.

**Source:** [https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/load-sharing-networks](https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/load-sharing-networks)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Load Sharing Networks for Road Freight |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 87 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Source | https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/load-sharing-networks |

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