When a freight forwarder has multiple perishable shipments destined for the same region, consolidation begins: loads with compatible temperature requirements are combined into a single reefer container or vehicle to maximize capacity utilization.
Source: https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/article/outbound-freight-consolidation-perishables/
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