# Part load

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Unlike a full truck load (FTL), a part load involves consolidating one or more consignments with freight from other shippers in the same vehicle.

Unlike a full truck load (FTL), a part load involves consolidating one or more consignments with freight from other shippers in the same vehicle. Available space and freight costs are shared across multiple customers; on arrival, individual shipments are deconsolidated and delivered separately. Part loads are best suited to cargo that is too bulky or heavy for conventional groupage (LTL) yet too small to fill an entire vehicle – typically a few pallets or several tonnes. Forwarders source capacity through freight exchanges or their own networks, offering shippers a cost saving at the expense of slightly longer transit times compared with a dedicated truck.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Part load |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 104 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teilladung |

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