batchfrakt
Batchfrakt is a logistics concept referring to the consolidation of multiple shipments into a single freight movement to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The approach groups shipments with common origin, destination, or routing into batches and transports them as a unified load, often using consolidation centers or cross-docking facilities.
Operations typically involve identifying candidate shipments based on route similarity, delivery deadlines, and available capacity, then
Benefits include lower per-unit transport costs, higher utilization of capacity, and simpler carrier negotiations since rates
Drawbacks include potential delays while awaiting batch formation, the need for accurate demand forecasting and IT
See also: freight consolidation, less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, cross-docking, freight forwarder.