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Consolidation

Consolidation occurs when the shipping company or carrier of the containers also accepts to transport consignments of goods that are smaller than the capacity of a container in terms of volume. The carrier will cluster various smaller consignments (LCL) until he can fill one container.

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Container Freight Station

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Related terms

  • Assembly
  • Block pallet
  • Bundling
  • Certified packaging
  • Chargeable Weight

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