Groupage and Road Freight Services: Make the Best Choice

Are you sure that you know the best shipping option for your shipments and your business?

What is the right choice, FLT, LTL or even Groupage services?

Don’t worry, I will help you get a clear understanding of all these options, so you can make an informed decision for your business.

The shipping process can be very complex because there are many different options that you can choose for your cargo. In the road freight services, you can either choose FLT, or LTL, or you can even combine these two and choose a groupage option. But, let’s break it down and understand what each of these options means.


 FTL (Full Truck Load)
FTL means that the shipment will take up an entire truck. As you can imagine, FTL is usually used for large shipments of 10 or more pallets, weighing more than 10,000 pounds.

 LTL (Less than a Truck Load)
LTL, on the other hand, refers to the shipment that will not take up an entire truck itself. This type of ground freight transportation combines shipments from different companies and travels in a hub system, meaning that the shipments are being transferred to multiple destinations until they arrive at their final one.

 Groupage shipping 
The choices that you have, are not restricted only to FTL or LTL; you can use both. You may want to consider to use a combination of these two options, in a way that it will best suit your business. Groupage transport is the option where freight forwarders try to consolidate different products, in most cases, pallets and parcels, onto single or multiple pallets to create a single shipment that is more cost-effective.

 Which transportation option do you prefer? Have you used groupage and road freight services before? What, in your opinion, is the most effective choice for your shipments?

Do you feel even more confused now than before? The one thing that you should have in mind is your shipment. Assessing every shipment differently gives you the power to see what’s best for you and your business. Collaborating with an experienced freight forwarder, such as Haulystic, you can benefit from tailored logistic solutions that meet your requirements.

We always try to deliver quality services, as our customers rely on our values to have a transparent shipping process with efficient lead times.

Join our team and let’s change the landscape of global distribution together!

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