(We manage the nitty-gritty details so you can keep your eyes trained on the big picture)
Dealing with a serious case of head-spin?
We get it. Freight consolidation involves a lot of moving parts. You’re managing multiple vendors, coordinating appointments, and keeping tabs on POs for each leg of the shipment. Even a small misstep could mean delays, missing products, wrong deliveries—and frustrated customers and carriers.
With BWS managing the process, you can focus on optimizing your transportation program and developing more efficient supply chains. Just send us the PO. We’ll take it from there.
Keep things simple, smarty
High visibility
Check on your orders from Point A to Point Z, and every point in between. Our customer portal gives you access to freight tracking, reporting, and documentation—anytime.
Careful handling
From local pickup and cross-docking to load consolidation and delivery, our safety-focused team gets the details right. Count on us to move your small orders with the utmost care.
Cut shipping costs
LTL shipping can drive up your costs. Combine shipments on a single trailer, and you’ll tap more cost-effective full truckload rates and free up your budget.
Freight updates—always at your fingertips
Our simple customer portal means your fingers are always on the pulse.
- Customizable dashboard
- Quick shipment search
- Pickup to cross-dock to destination freight visibility
- Centralized documents management
- Simplified communication
Work with the freight consolidation experts
Let’s face it: Consolidated freight shipping is something of a niche service. Not many do it. Even fewer do it well. With an average of 10 years experience and a deeply knowledgeable network of freight consolidation partners, we’ve got your back. Consider us your logistics co-pilot.
Market-leading freight consolidation expertise
Tech-forward approach for superior visibility, safety, and efficiency
Proactive freight monitoring and industry-leading carrier vetting
Single, seasoned point of contact
On-call customer service staff to handle any situation—anytime
Clear guidance and communication every step of the way
An experienced, interconnected network of distribution partners for local and regional pickup, including OTR, drayage, IMDL, and LTL capacity
Move your small orders—safely and on time
Consolidated shipping means additional steps, additional handling—and that can introduce additional risk. That’s where our deep experience and robust shipping processes come into play.
Here’s how we set you up for success.
- Upload project documentation for easy customer portal access—anytime
- Confirm orders are ready for pickup with your suppliers
- Schedule pickups on local and regional freight consolidation routes with trusted, vetted carriers
- Confirm product piece counts match POs
- Deliver responsive, proactive communication, including supplier delays and piece count discrepancies when they arise
- Consolidate shipments, per customer requirements
- Establish a delivery schedule with carriers and receivers
- Monitor trucks and drivers in real time to address any issues right away
Move your small orders—safely and on time
Consolidated shipping means additional steps, additional handling—and that can introduce additional risk. That’s where our deep experience and robust shipping processes come into play.
Here’s how we set you up for success.
- Upload project documentation for easy customer portal access—anytime
- Confirm orders are ready for pickup with your suppliers
- Schedule pickups on local and regional freight consolidation routes with trusted, vetted carriers
- Confirm product piece counts match POs
- Deliver responsive, proactive communication, including supplier delays and piece count discrepancies when they arise
- Consolidate shipments, per customer requirements
- Establish a delivery schedule with carriers and receivers
- Monitor trucks and drivers in real time to address any issues right away
Everything-you-need consolidated shipping services
Whether you’re moving 80 cases of Napa Valley wine to a retail location or two pallets of auto parts to a Detroit manufacturing plant—we’ve got you.
Load reworking and repackaging
Bicoastal consolidation services
Transloading facilities nationwide
Local and regional freight pickup
Secure warehousing across North America
New to freight consolidation?
If your head is spinning, we’ll help get your questions answered.
What is consolidated freight?
Consolidated freight refers to full truckload or full container load shipments made up of multiple smaller shipments. This shipping strategy delivers key benefits—helping manufacturers and suppliers cut their shipping costs, boost transportation efficiency, and reduce their carbon footprint.
How does consolidated shipping work?
A consolidator arranges delivery of small shipments to a central location, where product piece counts are confirmed against POs before being combined into a single, larger load. The consolidated shipment is then transported to a second destination, where the load is broken down, or deconsolidated, and the smaller shipments are delivered to their final destination via local carriers.
What is an example of freight consolidation?
A consolidator might combine cases of wine originating from several California winemakers onto a single temperature-controlled truck. These bottles would then be delivered to a single wine distributor or big box liquor store—or to a second consolidation hub, where they’re broken down into smaller, combined shipments for delivery to small retailers.
Is consolidated shipping cheaper?
Yes. When sharing a trailer or container, suppliers and manufacturers only pay for the space they use—all while taking advantage of cheaper full truckload or full container load rates. This can result in significant cost savings over partial load freight rates.
Important caveat: Freight consolidation is a niche service. Consolidators without the requisite experience, robust technology, and strong safety culture are far more likely to make a mistake. Whether that error takes the form of an incorrect order or damaged freight, it can tarnish customer loyalty—costing shippers much more in the long run.
It’s critical to partner with experienced consolidators.
What services are included in freight consolidation?
A consolidator manages the entire shipping process from start to finish. Services include:
- Carrier vetting
- Shipment pickup coordination
- Customs clearance
- Shipment delivery to a freight consolidation hub
- Order accuracy confirmation
- Shipment consolidation
- Delivery scheduling
- Shipment monitoring
- Deconsolidation
- Load reworking and repackaging
- Final delivery
Is a freight consolidation strategy right for your business?
Manufacturers and suppliers who realize the most benefit from freight consolidation include those who:
- Deliver against time-sensitive shipping schedules
- Regularly ship small, partial loads of up to 3 pallets
- Transport high-value, fragile, or perishable freight
How can we help you grow?
Fast answers. Instant peace of mind. Discover how BWS expertly delivers freight consolidation services to suit every business.
Give us a call at +1 (732) 333-3238 or send us a message.
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