{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Unitization","description":"Unitization takes place at the shipper's facility or distribution centre, where individual items, cartons, or bags are consolidated into a standardized, manageable load unit—most commonly on a pallet, in a container, or as a bulk package. The finished unit is secured with stretch film, strapping, or edge protectors to withstand transit and handling without damage. In freight forwarding and warehousing, unitization is a prerequisite for mechanical handling, forklift operations, and efficient use ","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/unitization","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-26T12:51:44.038323","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unit_load","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/unitization","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Unitization · Unitization takes place at the shipper's facility or distribution centre, where individual items, cartons, or bags are consolidated into a standardized, manageable load unit—most commonly on a pallet, in a container, or as a bulk package. · Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unit_load"}