Consolidation Cargo

Smart, Cost-Effective Consolidation Cargo Solutions

Whether you ship weekly samples, seasonal stock, or irregular small-batch consignments, MSF Logistics’ Consolidation Cargo Service turns multiple small shipments into one powerful, efficient freight movement. Save on freight, reduce handling complexity, and get reliable, fully documented international carriage — all with MSF’s global network and hands-on operational control.

Why choose MSF Logistics for consolidation?

• Lower shipping costs: Combine multiple Less-than-Container Load (LCL) consignments into a single container to benefit from container rates without needing a full container.
• Improved lead times: Consolidation hubs and scheduled sailings/air rotations reduce wait time and increase reliability.
• End-to-end visibility: Track your consolidated cargo from pick-up to delivery via our real-time tracking platform and regular status updates.
• Customs & documentation support: We prepare and manage consolidated documentation, HS codes, and customs declarations to avoid delays.
• Flexible door-to-door options: From port-to-port to full door-to-door delivery — tailored solutions to match your supply-chain requirements.
• Consolidation expertise: Dedicated consolidation managers, warehouse consolidation, and careful stuffing to minimize damage and maximize space utilisation.

Services included

• LCL / Groupage consolidation — Efficient grouping of smaller shipments into one container.
• Multi-origin consolidation — Combine cargo arriving from different origins at our hub.
• Air consolidation — Cost-efficient consolidation for airfreight where speed and savings matter.
• Break-bulk & project consolidation — Customized handling for non-standard or oversize pieces.
• Cross-dock & short-term storage — Secure consolidation hubs with inventory staging and short-term warehousing.
• Customs clearance & documentation — Harmonized paperwork, single master bill or house bill support.
• Insurance & cargo protection — Cargo insurance options tailored for consolidated shipments.
• Value-added services — Labeling, palletization, shrink-wrapping, re-packing and QC inspection prior to consolidation.

How it works — simple 4-step process

• Book & collect — Book consolidation online or via your MSF account. We arrange pick-ups from your suppliers or warehouse.
• Receive & consolidate — Cargo arrives at our hub; items are inspected, weighed, labelled and consolidated into a single load.
• Transport & clear — We move the consolidated container/air pallet, manage customs paperwork and monitor transit.
• Deconsolidate & deliver — At destination, cargo is deconsolidated and final mile delivery is completed according to your instructions.

Typical use cases

• E-commerce retailers shipping multiple small supplier consignments.
• Importers who regularly receive LCL shipments and want predictable costs.
• SMEs expanding to new markets without full container volume.
• Seasonal or promotional stock moves that don’t fill a container.
• Businesses consolidating across multiple origins to optimise routing and cost.

Service benefits — what you’ll gain

• Predictable, lower freight spend — Pay for space used, not a whole container.
• Fewer touchpoints, fewer delays — One consolidated shipment reduces handling errors and lost items.
• Simplified customs — Single consolidated documentation reduces complexity.
• Sustainability — Better container utilisation lowers carbon emissions per unit shipped.
• Scalability — Easy to scale up or down seasonally without long-term commitments.

FAQs

Coverage & lanes

MSF Logistics operates consolidation hubs and regular consolidation sailings/air rotations across major trade lanes, including Asia–Middle East, Middle East–Europe, Asia–Europe and trans-continental cross-trade routes. Contact our team for specific lane schedules and estimated consolidation departure dates.