Warehousing

Cargo Consolidation

Combine multiple suppliers into one economical shipment.

The problem

Why businesses struggle

Buying from several suppliers means several small shipments, each with its own freight minimum, clearance fee and delivery charge.

Business impact

  • Paying minimum charges three or four times over
  • Stock arriving in an unpredictable sequence
  • Clearance costs multiplied per consignment

How Bromley solves it

The process

01

Origin collection

We collect from each supplier into a single origin warehouse.

02

Consolidation and inspection

Cargo is checked, re-palletised and cubed for optimal container utilisation.

03

One shipment, one clearance

A single bill of lading and a single customs entry replaces several.

04

Scheduled sailings

Fixed weekly cut-offs so purchasing can plan against a known departure.

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In operation

Cargo Consolidation in practice

We collect from each supplier into a single origin warehouse.

Case study

Retail chain

38% freight saving

Eleven supplier shipments per month were consolidated into two containers, removing repeat minimums and clearance fees.

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Capabilities

What's included

  • Import consolidation
  • Export consolidation
  • Buyer's consolidation
  • LCL groupage
  • Re-palletising
  • Cargo inspection

Benefits

What changes for your business

  • Up to 40% lower freight cost per unit
  • One clearance instead of many
  • Supplier quality check before loading
  • Predictable, schedulable arrivals

Industries served

Sectors we run this for

ManufacturingRetailConstructionHealthcareNGOsAgricultureImportersExporters

FAQ

Cargo Consolidation questions, answered

What is cargo consolidation?+

Combining goods from multiple suppliers or orders into one shipment so you pay one freight charge and one clearance instead of several.

Who benefits from consolidation?+

Importers buying regularly in small volumes from several suppliers in the same region.

How much can consolidation save?+

Typically 25–40% of landed freight cost, with the largest savings on repeat, multi-supplier buying.

Do you inspect cargo before it is loaded?+

Yes, every consignment is checked and re-palletised at the origin warehouse before it is cubed into the consolidated shipment.

How often do consolidated shipments depart?+

On fixed weekly cut-offs on core corridors, so purchasing can plan against a known sailing date.

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