Warehousing and consolidation
Buying from four suppliers does not have to mean paying for four shipments.
What this covers
Consolidation means collecting cargo from several suppliers into one container, so that the buyer pays one freight cost, receives one document set and takes one delivery instead of four. It is the single most effective way to reduce the freight cost of a multi-supplier purchase.
Storage at origin serves the same purpose: goods that are ready early wait at the consolidation facility rather than occupying the supplier’s floor or forcing an early shipment at part-load rates.
We coordinate this work with the facilities that perform it, and report what has arrived, what is outstanding and what condition the goods are in. Storage terms, free time and handling charges are stated per booking before cargo moves — we do not advertise a standard free period, because the terms depend on the facility and the season.
How the shipment runs
Comparison
| Stage | What we do | What you receive |
|---|---|---|
| Nomination | Suppliers are given the delivery address, reference and packing requirements | A single point of contact for all suppliers |
| Receipt | Cargo is received, counted and checked against the packing list | A receipt report per supplier, with discrepancies flagged |
| Holding | Goods wait until the consolidation is complete | Visibility of what is in and what is outstanding |
| Stuffing | Cargo is loaded into the container, seal number recorded | Loading confirmation and the container and seal numbers |
| Departure | Export formalities and carriage under one document set | One bill of lading covering the whole consignment |
Documents you receive
- Receipt report per supplier delivery, including discrepancies
- Consolidated packing list showing every carton and its supplier
- Loading confirmation with container and seal numbers
- One bill of lading covering the consolidated shipment