Transporting consolidated cargo is an important aspect of logistic services, and 7PORT specializes in these services. The key concepts associated with this include consolidation, LTL (Less Than Truckload), and LCL (Less Than Container Load). Let’s explore their features, advantages, and disadvantages.
Consolidation: This is the process of combining multiple small shipments from different shippers into a single cargo batch. Consolidation allows for efficient use of transportation resources and reduces overall transportation costs.
LTL (Less Than Truckload): This refers to transporting cargo that doesn’t occupy the entire space of a transportation vehicle, such as a truck. Shipments are grouped with cargo from other shippers heading in the same direction, enabling efficient space utilization and cost reduction.
LCL (Less Than Container Load): This involves transporting cargo that doesn’t fill a full shipping container. Shipments are combined with cargo from other shippers destined for the same location. LCL helps reduce transportation costs for cargo that doesn’t require a full container.
Advantages:
Cost Savings: Consolidation, LTL, and LCL all contribute to reducing transportation costs by optimizing the use of transportation resources. Flexibility: Clients can transport smaller cargo without the need to fill an entire transport vehicle, providing them with more flexibility in planning and organizing shipments. Wide Transport Options: Consolidation, LTL, and LCL can be carried out using various modes of transport such as road, sea, or air, offering flexibility in choice based on client needs.
Disadvantages:
Increased Transit Time: Compared to direct shipments, consolidation, LTL, and LCL might take more time since they require time for grouping cargo from different sources and distribution into appropriate transport units. Potential Risk: In the case of consolidating cargo from various sources, there’s a potential risk of damage or loss that requires additional handling and control.
7PORT offers diverse consolidated cargo transportation services tailored to the needs and requirements of clients, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and flexibility in executing logistic operations.
