Curtainsider in groupage service
Your cargo is loaded alongside other shipments, with dividers where they are needed.
Groupage / LTL
Groupage and LTL — you pay only for the space you take
In groupage your cargo shares the truck with other shipments and you pay only for the loading metres you occupy. It is the right answer below 10–12 pallets, when a full truck would mean paying for empty space.
- Minimum accepted
- 1 pallet, or 0.4 loading metres
- Rough switch to FTL
- Above 12–14 pallets
- Transit against FTL
- 24–48h longer, from consolidation
- CMR liability
- SDR 8.33/kg of the weight short
Trucks
Which truck I use for groupage and LTL
Van for parcels and a few pallets
For small quantities and urban deliveries.
Truck with a tail lift
For unloading without a dock at destination.
Cargo
What cargo usually travels this way
- Single pallets to the same consignee
- Parcels and cases packed properly
- Spare parts and components
- Shop stock and replenishments
- Samples and trial batches before a large contract
Fit
When to choose this option
- 01 You have between 1 and 12 pallets.
- 02 You can live with a transit time 24–48h longer than FTL.
- 03 The cargo is packed and palletised well enough to be handled.
- 04 You want to test a route before committing to large volumes.
Documents
Which documents you need
The papers below are the ones I ask for or check myself before loading. If you are missing one, tell me at the start and we will sort it out.
-
1
CMR consignment note
Issued separately for each shipment in the groupage load.
-
2
Commercial invoice
Mandatory, matching the goods actually loaded.
-
3
Packing list
It matters more here than anywhere: it identifies your cargo among the rest.
-
4
Clear labelling on every package
Consignee name and address on each pallet, so nothing is confused at sorting.
Routes
The routes I work most often
Romania → Germany
Transit 48–72h
See the routeRomania → Italy
Transit 48–60h
See the routeRomania → France
Transit 72–96h
See the routeRomania → Spain
Transit 96–120h
See the routeRomania → Poland
Transit 36–48h
See the routeRomania → Czechia
Transit 36–48h
See the routeDomestic transport, Romania
Transit 12–24h
See the routeRomania → Morocco
Transit 7–10 days
See the route
FAQ
What people ask me about groupage and LTL
When is groupage cheaper than a full truck?
Roughly below 12–14 pallets. Above that a full truck usually gives a better cost per pallet. I work out both and tell you which comes out better.
Is the cargo handled along the way?
Yes — in groupage the cargo passes through at least one consolidation point. That is why the packing and palletising have to be solid.
What cargo does not suit groupage?
Very fragile goods, anything unpalletised, odd shapes, or cargo that cannot be stacked. In those cases I recommend a dedicated truck.
Tell me the route. I will send you a firm price.
It takes under a minute to fill in, or you can just call me. I check availability with carriers and come back with a firm quote, with no hidden costs at unloading.