shipment consolidation
[/ˈʃɪpmənt ˌkɑːnsɑːlɪˈdeɪʃən/]
nounpl: shipment consolidations
consolidação de remessas
1. The process of combining multiple smaller shipments or parcels into one larger shipment to reduce transportation costs and improve efficiency
The logistics company uses shipment consolidation to combine orders from different customers into a single truck delivery.
A empresa de logística utiliza consolidação de remessas para combinar pedidos de diferentes clientes em uma única entrega por caminhão.
2. A logistics practice where freight from various shippers is combined into one shipment to achieve better rates and optimize warehouse space
Through shipment consolidation, we were able to reduce our transportation costs by 30 percent.
Através da consolidação de remessas, conseguimos reduzir nossos custos de transporte em 30 por cento.
Shipment consolidation is a critical practice in Brazil's logistics industry, particularly in e-commerce and manufacturing sectors. It reflects the importance of cost optimization in a country with vast distances and complex supply chains. The term is widely used in São Paulo's logistics corridor and port facilities in Rio de Janeiro and Santos, making it essential vocabulary for professionals in supply chain management, import/export, and freight forwarding industries.
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