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What is consolidation in freight forwarding?

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C / Consolidation

The combination of multiple shipments into a single load. In ocean freight, it typically means combining several shipments into a load that will fill a shipping container. In air freight, it typically means combining several consignments into one lot, which will then be tendered for carriage by an airline.