Consolidation

Definition

Consolidation

Receiving goods from several suppliers and combining them into one shipment to save cost.

Related terms

• FOB — Free On Board
• CIF — Cost, Insurance and Freight
• DDP — Delivered Duty Paid
• Freight forwarder — Freight forwarder
• Customs broker — Customs broker
• MOQ — Minimum Order Quantity

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Last updated: 2026-10-09