shipment consolidation workflow

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A shipment consolidation workflow refers to the structured sequence of processes for merging multiple partial shipments or individual consignments into a single consolidated shipment, aiming to reduce transportation costs and optimize logistics resources. It encompasses data collection, grouping by destination or route, packaging, documentation, and handover to the carrier.

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