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Buyer’s consolidation: Optimized supply chains by rail and sea

Benefit from our global network and FCL expertise in buyer’s consolidation. Whether through sea freight or land bridge, consolidated freight provides a cost-efficient transport option for buyers and sellers. We combine your partial loads into one optimized supply chain.

We consolidate your shipments

Coordinating and streamlining the transportation for smaller shipments with the same origin or destination is often challenging for importers and exporters. Whether you are a buyer needing to combine shipments from several sources or a seller delivering smaller loads to multiple consignees, we provide support through fixed departure times, reliable transit schedules and an extensive global network.

Working with trusted partners, we provide you with efficient and punctual consolidated freight services, regardless of shipping volume or destination.

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Multiple benefits for buyers and sellers

As a buyer or a seller, you save time and administrative effort by avoiding repeated customs clearance and benefit from complete solutions that include pre- and on-carriage at both origin and destination.

Buyer’s consolidation enhances supply chain transparency and efficiency by using tailored handling processes and optimized transport planning for multiple suppliers and destinations.

With our broad product portfolio and long-standing expertise in cargo consolidation, we offer the flexibility you need, even for special goods like hazardous cargo or produce.

As a result of consolidated shipping, we can reduce the number of vehicles required for transportation. This helps lower CO2 emissions and supports more environmentally friendly procedures.

Buyer’s consolidation and seller’s consolidation: Optimized sea transport

Streamline your supply chain with buyer’s consolidation. By combining individual shipments into full loads, you save costs and resources while also relying on efficient and reliable transportation.

Whether you’re managing inbound or outbound shipments, our customized consolidated freight service simplifies logistics for buyers and sellers, reduces your costs and ensures on-time delivery. We identify the most efficient option and route to ensure your cargo reaches its destination smoothly.

Our sea freight services for consolidated shipments

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Buyer’s consolidation

As part of buyer’s consolidation, we collect goods from several suppliers in one region, load them into a container and transport them to a specific buyer. This streamlines logistics processes and ensures efficient use of transport capacity.

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Seller’s consolidation

Seller’s consolidation involves combining multiple shipments from the same origin into one container. At the destination, the goods are unloaded and distributed to different consignees, making it a cost-effective solution for deliveries to multiple recipients.

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Value-added services

To round out your freight consolidation service, buyers and sellers can choose from a variety of additional services. From professional customs clearance to document management, our expert teams manage the process for you.

Consolidation service via land bridge

Optimize your transport routes along the new Silk Road through buyer’s consolidation via the land bridge. We consolidate part loads into full loads and provide smooth deliveries using a reliable rail network across China, Europe and the CIS countries. Fixed schedules and efficient solutions reduce both costs and time compared to sea freight.

Our freight consolidation service for buyers and sellers helps optimize and streamline your supply chain.

Local presence meets intercontinental know-how

  • Working with industry experts: Benefit from our skilled teams with expertise in buyer’s consolidation, international regulations and customs clearance, ensuring seamless management of legal and logistical processes.
  • Reliable schedules and a global network: You can rely on dependable transit times and an extensive network of locations and partners. This enables us to provide regular departures to major industrial centers and ensure smooth deliveries to all destinations.
  • Flexibility for changing requirements: With a strong network of locations and resources, Rhenus gives you the ability to quickly adapt to shifting requirements. Buyer’s consolidation supports your growth, whether through frequent small shipments or complex logistics processes with multiple suppliers and destinations.
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We optimize your path to success with each consolidated freight load!

Buyer’s consolidation saves you both time and money, making your logistics more efficient.

Frequently asked questions

Buyer’s consolidation refers to the combining of shipments from multiple suppliers into a single container destined for a single recipient. These goods are picked up, collected at a central transshipment point and transported in a container to their final destination.

With seller consolidation, Rhenus consolidates several consignments from the same source into one container. On arrival, the container is opened, and the goods are distributed to various recipients or buyers.

If delays occur, Rhenus reacts flexibly. Freight that is already available will be dispatched, while delayed shipments can be integrated into a later consolidation or shipped as part load. This is how we can guarantee smooth processing and maximum efficiency.