If you are an importer who buys from many suppliers, we have the solution to reduce your costs. In this article we share the benefits of consolidation and groupage that every importer should know.
What is consolidation?
Consolidation consists of receiving merchandise from different Chinese suppliers in a single warehouse to combine it into one shipment. Instead of shipping each order separately, all the goods leave together in one container.
What is groupage (LCL)?
Groupage, or LCL shipment (Less than Container Load), allows you to ship cargo that does not fill an entire container, sharing the space and the cost with other importers.
Main benefits
- Cost savings: instead of paying multiple shipments, you pay for one consolidated shipment.
- Better organization: centralized control of all your orders in a single warehouse.
- Quality control: the merchandise can be inspected before being loaded into the container.
- Less administrative burden: a single customs clearance instead of one per supplier.
- Flexibility: ideal for small and medium-sized importers who do not need a full container.
How it works in practice
At MingTa Group we manage the entire consolidation process from our warehouse in China. We receive the goods from each supplier, verify the order, perform the inspection if you wish and then dispatch the consolidated cargo to the destination port. Contact us to learn how much your company can save with our consolidation service.