Unlike a consolidation warehouse, which primarily holds freight temporarily while partial shipments accumulate, a consolidation center is a more purpose-built facility with a defined catchment area and an active coordination function.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_consolidation
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