{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Ocean Cargo Consolidation Services","description":"Ocean cargo consolidation services combine shipments from multiple shippers into a single full container load (FCL) for sea transport, with a freight forwarder or NVOCC acting as consolidator. Each shipper pays only for the space actually occupied—this is the essence of LCL (less than container load) shipping. The consolidator handles cargo receipt, documentation, and customs filing for all individual lots. A consolidation cut-off period applies before the container is sealed and delivered to th","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/ocean-cargo-consolidation-services","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-17T16:17:11.466075","citation":"https://www.freightos.com/freight-resources/ocean-freight-consolidation/","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/ocean-cargo-consolidation-services","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Ocean Cargo Consolidation Services · Ocean cargo consolidation services combine shipments from multiple shippers into a single full container load (FCL) for sea transport, with a freight forwarder or NVOCC acting as consolidator. · Quelle: https://www.freightos.com/freight-resources/ocean-freight-consolidation/"}