Integrated Service

Consolidation Programmes

Small shipments, one cost advantage.

Consolidation Programmes

What we offer

If you ship small volumes regularly on the same lane, we combine them on a scheduled calendar to reduce both cost and operational load.

Scope

  • Weekly/monthly consolidation calendar
  • Multi-supplier collection
  • Origin consolidation
  • Shared customs clearance

How it works

Regular consignments on the same lane that do not fill a container on their own are combined on a fixed schedule. You do not pay full container cost; in exchange the departure day is fixed — the cargo leaves on the scheduled day, not the day it is ready.

For most steady supply flows that trade works in your favour: because the departure day is known, production and stock planning settle into the same rhythm.

Who it suits

  • Buyers making regular but small purchases from one region
  • Anyone collecting from several suppliers in the same country
  • Companies wanting frequent small shipments to hold down stock cost
  • Cargo that will not fill an FCL but should avoid LCL transhipment risk

Consolidation at origin

We gather cargo from different suppliers at a single point in the country of origin. That does two things: the container fills more efficiently, and customs formalities can be combined into one declaration — lowering both cost and processing time per declaration.

Practical notes

The departure schedule is binding; a missed day waits for the next sailing. We share a countdown plan up front so supplier delivery dates line up with the schedule.

FAQ

  • When does consolidation make sense?

    When several small shipments travel the same route. Combining them into one unit lowers the unit cost and means a single handling event at destination.

  • Does consolidation lengthen transit time?

    Usually yes — waiting for the unit to fill is added. On scheduled consolidation services this wait becomes predictable and can be planned around.

  • Who is liable for damage in a consolidated load?

    The carrier, under the transport document, but liability is limited. Where damage originates in packaging, responsibility can shift to the consignor — which is why packaging standards are set higher for consolidated cargo.