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Groupage Services in Surrey and Nationwide

Groupage services are an essential part of international trade and usually require the expertise of a freight forwarder to facilitate properly. Also known as consolidation, groupage refers to goods transported together from various suppliers to make one full load. It is common for smaller volumes of goods to be transported this way as it maximises space in shipping containers and vehicles, allowing costs between suppliers to be shared.

Successful groupage requires a ‘middle man’, such as a freight forwarder to assemble the shipment so similar goods can travel together and calculate how much space needs to be allocated for each supplier. The freight forwarder is also responsible for any damages sustained whilst the goods are under their supervision. We offer a bespoke groupage service for commercial customers throughout Surrey and beyond, which can help you save on costs longer term.

Groupage Transport

Suppliers need to provide information about the weight, dimensions, volume and type of product, as well as specify the loading and unloading locations. From these details, our team can find a suitable shipment to accommodate their goods. We also take care of all the documentation on your behalf, including commercial invoices, letters of credit, dangerous goods certificates and certificates of origin.

Once the goods arrive at their destination point, they are separated and delivered to customers and distribution centres as swiftly as possible to keep the supply chain moving.

The Advantages of Groupage

There are several benefits of using groupage for smaller shipments:

Share the Cost

Groupage holds multiple economic advantages as you do not need to pay the cost of a full container or vehicle for only a partial load. You can divide your transport costs, including insurance between other suppliers.

Better for the Environment

Travelling with half-full containers or HGVs is not beneficial long-term to the environment, whereas maximising space by consolidating goods between suppliers helps reduce carbon emissions.

Efficiency

If you have regular smaller shipments, you can create a supply chain that moves efficiently from source to customer so deliveries can arrive regularly at their destination. This faster, more regular delivery method is popular with many of our clients.

Flexibility

Groupage is a flexible way to manage goods transportation and can be tweaked to accommodate larger or smaller loads. With the right infrastructure in place, you can tailor goods consolidation to your unique requirements.

Why Choose Brooklands International Freight Services?

There are several reasons why customers trust us with groupage services:

We have been in the freight forwarding business for over 40 years

We are trained members of Conquer – the first international freight forwarder network

We are independently run

We are members of BIFA (British International Freight Association), IATA (International Air transport Association) and FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarding Associations)

Get in Touch

Do you want to speak to us about groupage transport? Get in touch with our team today.

01737 823575

ops@bifs.net