What is groupage?
Groupage is a transport method where several different shipments from different senders are consolidated into the same transport. Instead of booking an entire vehicle, the available space is shared between multiple shipments.
This is a common solution for companies sending smaller volumes of goods, such as individual pallets or packages.
How does groupage transport work?
Goods are usually collected from multiple senders and transported to a terminal where they are sorted and reloaded before continuing to the recipient.
The process often involves several steps:
- Collection
- Terminal handling
- Consolidation
- Distribution
Groupage makes it possible to transport smaller shipments cost-effectively because the transport capacity is shared between multiple customers.
