What are the options Maersk offers for Less-than-Truckload (LTL) freight consolidation? Can multiple shipments be combined into one?
LTL freight consolidation is a process where multiple smaller shipments from different shippers are combined into one larger shipment. This practice offers several options and benefits:
- Consolidation services: Many LTL carriers and third-party logistics providers offer consolidation services. They collect various shipments destined for similar geographic areas and consolidate them into a single truckload.
- Pooling: This involves combining shipments from different shippers at a central location before they are loaded onto a shared truck. Pooling is efficient for shipments heading to the same region.
- Cross-Docking: In cross-docking, shipments are unloaded from one truck and immediately reloaded onto another with minimal storage time. This method is used to consolidate freight from various shippers.
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