Partial cargo transportation service is an extremely important logistics solution especially for small and medium-sized businesses. If we describe it in general terms; "The transfer of products in a volume that cannot fill a full transport vehicle (container, truck, truck, etc.) between at least two points" is called partial load.
There are basically two alternatives in front of companies that want to send their cargo from one point to another, as full cargo transportation and partial transportation. In this article, we will briefly talk about how partial transportation, which stands out as an economical method, is made and its advantages.
How is Partial Freight Transportation done?
Partial transportation, which is a preferred method in cases where the cargo to be sent does not fill all the standard containers used in transportation, or when the cargo must be sent as soon as it is ready, can be simply defined as the transportation of the cargo of more than one company. This method, also known as LCL (Less Container Load) ; It can be done by sea, land, air and railway. In short, in this method, the goods of suppliers operating in the same country are gathered together and set out in the same containers to be delivered to various buyers.
What are the Advantages of Partial Freight Transportation?
It is possible to list the prominent advantages of partial load shipping as follows:
- Cost- Partial freight transportation is more cost-effective than full transportation.
- Flexibility - In partial transportation, special solutions can be offered according to the volume of the cargo.
- Time saving – Partial transportation will also save time, as the cargo to be transported will be together with the cargoes of many buyers waiting for delivery on a certain route.
