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

Benefit from a global network and FCL expertise for buyer’s consolidation! Whether ocean freight or land bridge – consolidated freight is a cost-efficient transport option designed for the processes of buyers and sellers alike. Let us combine your partial loads into one optimized supply chain!

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We consolidate your shipments

Coordinating and streamlining the transportation process for various smaller shipments with the same origin or destination is a challenge for many importers and exporters. Whether you are a buyer who needs to combine shipments from multiple sources or a seller who needs to transport smaller shipments to multiple consignees: we are here to support you with fixed departure times, reliable transit times and a dense, global network.

Collaborating with trusted partners, we provide you with an efficient and punctual service for consolidated freight – regardless of the shipping volume or destination.

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Multiple benefits for buyers and sellers

As a buyer or a seller, you can save time and administrative effort: avoid repeated customs clearance and benefit from complete solutions including pre- and on-carriage at origin and destination.

Buyer’s consolidation enhances supply chain transparency and efficiency as a result of tailored handling processes and optimized transport planning for multiple suppliers and destinations.

Thanks to our wide-ranging product portfolio and many years of expertise in consolidating cargo, we offer you the flexibility you need – even for special goods such as hazardous goods or produce.

Thanks to consolidated shipping, we can reduce the number of vehicles required for transportation. This helps lower CO2 emissions and supports more environmentally friendly procedures in the logistics process.

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 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 alike, reduces your costs and ensures on-time delivery. We’ll find the best option and route for your cargo!

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 is how we simplify logistics processes and use transport capacities efficiently.

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Seller’s consolidation

Sellers consolidation involves combining multiple shipments from the same point of origin into one container. At the destination, the goods are unloaded and distributed to different consignees – a cost-effective solution for deliveries to multiple recipients.

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Value-added services

To complete your freight consolidation service, buyers and sellers can choose from a variety of additional services. From professional customs clearance to document management, leave the entire process to our expert teams!

Consolidation service via land bridge

Optimize your transport routes along the new Silk Road with buyer’s consolidation via the land bridge. We consolidate your part loads into full loads and ensure smooth deliveries via a reliable rail network in China, Europe and the CIS countries. Fixed timetables and efficient solutions save 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 qualified teams with experience in buyer’s consolidation, international regulations and customs clearance – for seamless handling 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 is how we ensure regular departures to important industrial centers and smooth delivery to all destinations.
  • Flexibility for changing requirements: With a strong network of locations and resources, Rhenus offers you the flexibility to quickly adapt to changing requirements. Buyer’s consolidation flexibly supports your growth – whether you have frequent small shipments or complex logistics processes with multiple suppliers and destinations.
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We optimize your path to success – With every consolidated freight load!

Buyer’s consolidation saves you time and money. Let us make your logistics chain 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 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. In this way, we guarantee smooth processing and maximum efficiency.