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Groupage transport: Efficient and economical shipping for partial loads

Whether smaller than a full-truck load or larger than a parcel, our groupage transport service ensures your freight, even a single pallet, reaches its destination efficiently and cost-effectively. With daily departures across Europe, you can focus on your business while we handle the rest.

Groupage shipping at a glance

For groupage transport, also known as consolidated shipping, we combine smaller shipments from different customers at one hub for efficient joint transportation. Once at the destination hub, the consignments are forwarded individually. This enables us to use our transport capacities optimally, even if your shipment is just one pallet. You can choose flexible delivery options, including not only the date but also your preferred time window with premium, classic and fix delivery options. Whether you need national or international shipping through one of Europe’s largest road freight networks, our local hubs connect your goods to your customers faster than ever.

Get a price for your next shipment

Simply enter your pickup and delivery addresses and the number of pallets to receive your quotation in seconds. It’s simple and hassle-free.

Why choose Rhenus for groupage transport

  • Your shipping stays within our network, giving you added security for your general cargo shipments.
  • Efficient routing through our large European and global network means that, no matter the number of pallets or destination, you receive a competitive price for your groupage shipments.
  • Modern tracking systems help you stay informed and monitor your groupage transport around the clock.
  • With more than 100 years of experience and one of the largest pan-European road freight networks, including over150+owned locations, we provide faster deliveries and shorter turnaround times with daily departures across Europe.
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Your benefits within our European network

With daily departures and one of Europe’s largest road freight networks, we make sure your goods reach their destination quickly.

Consolidated shipments and optimized routes make groupage shipping an environmentally friendly method of transport.

With daily departures across Europe and regular schedules worldwide, time-critical orders are completed and delivered on time.

Starting from one pallet, we handle both individual transport and regular groupage shipments reliably.

Track your shipment and calculate your groupage transport costs instantly with our online cost calculator. It’s fast, transparent and free of hidden fees.

Value-added services for your groupage shipping

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Customs clearance

When transporting groupage shipments across national borders, our in-house customs experts take care of all formalities. We ensure all requirements are met and handle the necessary preparations. As an AEO certified partner, we are an Authorised Economic Operator.

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Dangerous goods

With our own dangerous goods officers at our branches, we ensure that your dangerous goods are handled safely and in accordance with ADR regulations. These officers manage employee training, transport monitoring and compliance with international standards. We maintain this through SQAS (Safety and Quality Assessment for Sustainability).

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Priority services

Our priority services, such as prioritized pickup and handling, provide customized solutions for every shipping requirement. Regardless of weight or size, we deliver your shipment on time to your specified location. With a global presence, an international network and skilled employees, we ensure fast and safe deliveries. We organize and monitor your shipment from start to finish, providing reliable national and international logistics solutions.

European groupage network

Our optimized groupage network is designed to streamline your European road freight supply chain. Tailored to your needs, it reduces waiting times and moves your groupage shipments forward with speed and efficiency. See how our enhanced groupage service can improve your transportation.

Choose your region for specialized offers

Flexibility in shipping: Freight consolidation throughout Asia

Rhenus offers the right options for your cargo, no matter the size or destination. Our groupage freight services handle all shipments, large or small, throughout Asia. With a diverse fleet of vehicles from pickup trucks to 45-foot container trucks, we operate on a strict schedule from pickup to delivery, including consolidation and deconsolidation.

Backed by our extensive domestic and cross-border trucking network and strategically located cross-docking hubs, we offer tailored solutions to make sure your shipment arrives safely and on time.

Contact us to find out more about our freight consolidation services in Asia.

  • Domestic transport
  • Cross-border trucking
  • Customs clearance
  • Dangerous goods transport

Groupage freight to save costs: Consolidated shipments in the Americas

Take advantage of our consolidation service to clear your dock faster and reduce costs by combining your shipments with others. In the Americas, Rhenus Group members Rodair and Freight Logistics International are your reliable road freight partners, offering a wide range of services and real-time shipment tracking.

We have strategically located sites in the USA, Canada and South America. Get in touch with our experts to find out more.

  • Door-to-terminal
  • Door-to-door

Connected throughout South Africa: Our freight consolidation services

Groupage freight is ideal for smaller shipments. With cross-docking centers across South Africa, we can collect your goods from any location and deliver them wherever you need. We also provide proof of delivery for every shipment.

At World Net Logistics, a Rhenus Group member, our experts are well trained in all aspects of international shipping and freight forwarding, including documentation and legal compliance.

Learn more about our broad spectrum of overland services for consolidated shipments by contacting us.

  • Tailor-made solutions that help you achieve your goals in terms of capacity, frequency and costs

We are ideally located to provide shipment solutions within South Africa and to other countries in Africa.

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We bring your goods safely to their destination.

Our groupage experts are just a click away. Together, we will develop the right solution for you.

Frequently asked questions

First, we collect your groupage shipment and consolidate it with smaller shipments from other customers at one hub for joint transportation to another. Once at the destination hub, the consignments are forwarded individually. This efficient solution helps you share trucks with other businesses to your destination, reducing transportation costs and minimizing environmental impact.

FTL (full-truck load) means using the entire truck for one shipment. LTL (less-than-truck load) means the truck is only partially filled, with several shipments combined to increase efficiency. Unlike groupage transport, LTL freight usually isn’t transferred between hubs. Instead, the truck stops directly at different loading and unloading points along its route.

With supply chains becoming tighter around the world, getting your goods from A to B quickly is essential for many businesses. That’s why our groupage network across Europe is designed for efficiency, ensuring shipments are delivered to and from anywhere in Europe quickly and reliably. Our daily connections across Europe ensure your goods reach their destination on time and in excellent condition.