The combining of diverse cargoes into single shipments for delivery to international locations - in order to achieve service level improvements and savings on freight costs.
At DHL we use our scale and global footprint to provide cost-effective consolidation services for customers worldwide. We operate our own consolidation centres in some of the world's major manufacturing hubs, and also manage consolidation processes at our customers' and third-party premises.
Our consolidation services add substantial value for our customers:
cost savings through lower unit freight charges applicable to heavier cargoes
cost savings through better use of cube and the transportation of full container loads (FCL) and full trailer loads (FTL)
supplier collections and origin management (on the ground in the source country)
cargo inspection/QC and sorting
carrier management
consolidation procedures for individual customers
option of undertaking low cost value-added services in consolidation centres within the country of origin.
Retail Consolidation
DHL also operates multi-retailer consolidation centres for airports, shopping malls and city centres. more
Security
DHL has established standardised security procedures with carriers and other logistics partners to ensure each of our customer's freight receives the highest levels of protection throughout the supply chain. more
