Cargo shipping method in which a freight forwarder at the port of origin combines several individual consignments to make up a full container load. This arrangement allows the goods to be shipped as containerized-cargo that offers greater security at lower shipping rates. At the port of destination, the consolidated shipment is separated (deconsolidated or degrouped) back into the original individual consignments for delivery to their respective consignees. Also called grouped shipment.

Split Delivery is a method used when a larger quantity of goods is requested on a purchase order to secure a lower price, but the delivery itself is split into smaller quantities and spread out over different dates to control inventory investment, save storage space, etc

A method by which a larger quantity is ordered on a purchase order to secure a lower price, but delivery is divided into smaller quantities and spread out over several dates to control inventory investment, save storage space, etc.