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FrançaisA shipping container containing cargo from a number of shippers at a centrally located point of origin by a freight consolidator, and transporting them as a single shipment to a destination point. Consolidation of cargo often results in reduced shipping…
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A method of shipping whereby an agent (freight forwarder or consolidator) combines individual consignments from various shippers into one shipment made to a destination agent, for the benefit of preferential rates. The consolidation is then de-consolidated by the destination agent…
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Combining cargo from more than one shipper and/or to more than one consignee for shipment together, usually in a single shipping container. On arrival, the container is unloaded, and each individual shipment may be claimed by its appropriate consignee. The…
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A company that provides consolidation services. Freight forwarders perform the functions of a consolidator. See consolidation.
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A formal statement, made in the country of export by the consul of an importing country, describing goods to be shipped to the importing country.
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