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Land groupage or LTL (Less than Truck Load) refers to the transportation of cargo that occupies less than the capacity of a truck. In this method, goods from multiple shippers are combined into one truck and shipped to a common destination.
In land transportation, delivery times can be planned more precisely and possible delays can be avoided.
Remote and difficult-to-reach areas are easier to reach with land transportation. Trucks can easily reach areas that are difficult to reach by sea or air transportation.
Land groupage is usually cheaper than full truckload (FTL) transportation. With this method, you only pay for the space your goods occupy, not the entire cost of the truck.
This can significantly reduce transportation costs.
Ground groupage means the joint transportation of cargo by several owners with a single vehicle (truck, trailer or international van). In this method, small or medium-sized loads that cannot fill a full truck on their own are grouped together and sent to their final destination.
Simply put, if the volume of your goods is less than the capacity of a truck, you can use the ground groupage service to pay for the transportation cost only for your share of the space.
Advantages of ground groupage
Economic savings: The transportation cost is calculated based on the weight and volume of the cargo and there is no need to pay for the entire truck.
Flexibility in shipping: Suitable for goods with smaller volume and weight.
Suitable for neighboring countries: Fast and low-cost transportation to land destinations in the region (such as Turkey, Iraq, Armenia, etc.)
Reduction in clearance time on some routes: Due to specific procedures for joint loads.
Ground groupage implementation steps
Receipt and consolidation of cargo at the origin warehouse
The cargoes of different customers are received and classified at the transportation company’s warehouse.
Standard packaging
Each cargo is packaged and labeled separately so that it does not get mixed up at the destination.
Loading into a shared vehicle
The cargoes are placed in the truck according to safety principles and based on the type of cargo.
Transportation and border crossing
After completing customs formalities, the truck moves to the destination via the ground route.
Unloading and delivery of cargo
In the destination country, each cargo is cleared and delivered according to the owner’s documents.
Challenges of ground groupage
Transportation time is slightly longer than dedicated transportation: due to loading and unloading of multiple cargoes.
The need for careful customs coordination: because the documents of multiple owners of the goods must be checked simultaneously.
The importance of choosing a reputable company: The quality of packaging and transportation management plays a fundamental role in reducing the risk of damage.
Ground Groupage with Pishtaz Atlas International Transportation Company
Pishtaz Atlas Company is one of the most active companies in the field of international transportation that provides specialized ground groupage services. The company, by utilizing an extensive network in different countries and a team specialized in customs affairs, has provided a safe and cost-effective platform for sending small cargo.
Features of ground groupage services at Pishtaz Atlas:
Regular ground routes to neighboring and European countries
The ability to transport a variety of cargo, including commercial, industrial and consumer goods
Transparency in calculating costs based on weight, volume and destination
Dedicated warehouses for consolidating cargo before shipment
Complete customs support from origin to destination
Reputable international cargo insurance to protect the value of goods
Who should use ground groupage?
Small and medium-sized companies that need to export goods to neighboring countries.
Merchants with less than a truckload.
Individuals looking to reduce shipping costs in small businesses.
Businesses looking to ship light and diverse goods.
Summary
Land groupage is an economical and reliable solution for transporting small and medium-sized loads on international land routes. This method has become very important by reducing costs and providing flexibility in shipping, especially for countries that share a land border with Iran.
Pishtaz Atlas International Transportation Company, by providing specialized services in the field of land groupage, stands by its customers from the stage of receiving goods to delivery at the destination and guarantees the security and speed of cargo transportation with professional support.
