Shifting inventory levels. Multiple shipping destinations. Freight that’s bigger than a box but less than a truckload or container. As a small to medium-sized business owner, how do you cost-effectively scale your shipping and fulfillment while still getting the services you need?Â
Forward’s consolidation and deconsolidation services are designed to meet these challenges. Streamline your supply chain logistics and reduce cost while leveraging the massive geographic footprint of our linehaul network.
Simply put, pay for the space your freight takes up.
Share a truck, share a container. We’ll make sure your cargo gets to your destination safely and securely. Consolidation is an efficient way to spread the cost of your shipping across various manufacturers by combining smaller shipments into a larger one. You benefit from the economies of scale—saving money while leveraging the best delivery method and route available.Â
We will then move it from the first shipment to another or to a warehouse or distribution center for final delivery. For example, if you have 20 shipments in one trailer going to 20 different destinations, we can offer Airport-to-Airport (A2A) or Door-to-Door (D2D) services for each individual shipment.
Faster business results
- Time to market with expedited A2A
- D2D same day service to zip codes within stated mileage band
- Transit and order fulfillment times
Reduced costs and mishaps
- Missed deliveries, disruption, and freight damage
- Accessorial/extra services and inventory carrying costs
- Drayage or short distance shipping costs
Streamlined management
- Inventory management/replenishment process
- Inventory tracking
- Visibility into services with tracking technology
Save money and the environment
Consolidation of freight reduces the overall carbon footprint of your shipment. Not only does it save money on fuel, but because it uses fewer modes of transportation, it reduces fuel emissions too. It’s an efficient transportation and distribution method that has a positive environmental impact. Consolidation and deconsolidation is a great way to move your business forward, while paying it forward.
