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groupage

noun/ˈɡruːpɑːʒ/

C2CEFR level
88/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

The consolidation of several small consignments from different shippers into one container or load.

For low volumes we use groupage so we only pay for the space our pallets actually occupy.

Similar: consolidation

Topic: Operations & supply chain in Business English

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