Parcel Freight Transport

Partial (Groupage) freight transport is the domestic or international transport service of more than one cargo in containers or transport vehicles.

Partial transport, also known as groupage transport, is a type of transport that many customers are beginning to prefer in today’s conditions. Logistics companies, looking for ways to reduce costs and increase efficiency, have introduced part loads.

Partial transport

Partial transport literally means that the load is transported in pieces. This part shows what this type of transport is. If we think in parts, part loads allow those who want transport for the same route to fill a lorry, aircraft or container with their freight. In this way, costs are shared and efficiency is increased.

Things to consider in partial (groupage) transport

There are a number of points that need to be taken into account when transporting part loads. Failure to do so may result in damage to the cargo being transported and significant loss of time. Firstly, to reduce handling and save time, the first load to be unloaded should be loaded last.

Otherwise, the handling time will increase and the cargo may be damaged. In addition, the loss of time is quite high.

Another point is to segregate according to the weight and sensitivity of the load. Heavy loads should be placed at the bottom and light and fragile loads at the top. Otherwise they will be crushed and damaged.

What are the types of partial shipments?

Although part loads are a type of transport, they are a type of transport that works in conjunction with other types of transport.

Road partial transport

It is made by transporting loads belonging to different people by road vehicles. As it is a motorway, it can reach almost anywhere. It also has a feature that ensures the continuation of other types of transport. For example, it can be activated at the point of delivery of a consignment that has arrived at the buyer by sea, and more than one delivery is made using the partial transport method.

Air groupage

Although it is not preferred domestically, it is a type used in international transport. It has the advantages of air transport and ensures a quick process at the point of import and export.

Sea partial transport

Ocean part loads are often preferred when containers are not full. By sharing the costs with the cargo owners in proportion to their cargo, the costs for the shipper are significantly reduced.

Rail part loads

It is possible to rent some of the wagons in railway transport. For this reason, part loads are not a preferred type of railway transport.

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What are the advantages of part loads?

Part-load transport occupies an important place in the logistics sector because of the advantages it offers. Thanks to these advantages, it is widely used.

Low costs
It eliminates the extra costs that can be incurred for loads that are not small or full. In this respect, it reduces costs and is one of the main factors in its preference. The calculation is based only on the area covered by the load and does not include the empty parts for any reason.

Works in harmony with other modes of transport

Groupage works in harmony with road, sea, air and even rail transport. In this way, alternatives can be used with confidence and are not a challenge for any type of transport.

Saves time

Because it consists of loads on the same route, more than one customer can be reached at the same time. In addition, by planning with the most ideal rotation, time savings are maximised and waiting times are reduced.

These advantages of part loads become even more significant when combined with the specific advantages of each type of transport.

What are the disadvantages of part loads?

There are not many disadvantages when partial transport is considered in isolation. It is only in cases of improper planning that there are risks such as proliferation of the process and damage to the load. For this reason, it is important to plan correctly where this type of transport will be used and to manage it properly. In addition, as this method of transport is used in conjunction with other alternatives, the disadvantages of other transport methods also apply here.

International partial transport

As NBG Yalcin Logistics, we mainly provide transport services to Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Russia. In the same way, we actively provide partial transport services. In addition to offices in Azerbaijan and Georgia, there are warehouses in Istanbul. The smooth running of the processes is ensured by the expert and professional team.