Consolidating multiple smaller shipments into one vehicle or container to share cost and space.

Is groupage the same as LCL?

Similar idea. Groupage often refers to road (pallet networks/LTL), while LCL is the sea freight equivalent within containers.

When should I use groupage?

When your shipment is too small for a full vehicle/container, or you want frequent, economical departures.

There are extra handling steps (consolidation/deconsolidation), so transit can be longer than direct FTL/FCL services.

Typically a CMR for road consignments. For sea LCL, HBL/MBL; for air consolidations, HAWB/MAWB.

Last updated: 18 August 2025

Groupage combines smaller consignments into one line-haul to share space and costs. Road groupage is akin to LTL; sea groupage is known as LCL.

Pros: Lower entry cost, frequent departures, scalable for steady flows.
Considerations: Extra handling steps; slightly longer transit than direct FTL/FCL.

We run groupage via Distribution networks and coordinate LCL through Freight Forwarding and Sea Freight, with Warehousing for consolidation and cross-dock.