Groupage transport

Delivering your success, one load at a time

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Groupage transport solutions for your business

At DFDS, we understand that not all cargo is created equal, and neither are our clients' transportation needs. Whether you have smaller shipments, diverse cargo types, or specific delivery requirements, DFDS will consolidate your shipments in bigger trucks and transport them to their destinations in a scheduled departure.

With our groupage services, expertise, advanced technology, and commitment to transparency, you can rest assured knowing that your products will be delivered in pristine condition.

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Advantages of using our groupage transport services

Benefits of choosing DFDS groupage service

  • Extensive network for seamless connections throughout Europe

  • Consistent departures to key industry centers

  • Cost-efficiency through consolidation

Premium quality and supply chain transparency

  • Complete shipment control with user-friendly online tools

  • Full supply chain visibility from collection to delivery

  • Effortless tracking with paperless IT solutions

Reliable and on-time deliveries

  • Punctual deliveries with direct weekly and daily departures

  • Route optimization for fixed and dependable transit times

  • Expertise in international customs clearance for on-time delivery

Our groupage network in Europe

With DFDS you have the best partner specialised in groupage transport. We help businesses streamline their planning, optimise workflows and increase their overall visibility across the supply chain.

Our unique network of 24 ferry routes on a fixed schedule, 55 ferries, 8 port terminals, 9,000 trailer and container units, and 8,000+ local ferry and logistics experts across Europe and Türkiye will secure on-time delivery, every time.

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FAQs about groupage transport

Groupage transport, also known as consolidated freight, is a cost-effective logistics method that combines smaller shipments from various customers into a single load. This approach optimizes cargo space and shares transportation costs among multiple shippers.

Groupage transport is perfect for businesses with smaller shipments, diverse cargo types, or those looking to reduce transportation expenses. It's an ideal solution when you don't have enough goods to fill an entire truck or container.

Groupage transport reduces costs by allowing multiple shippers to share expenses. You will only pay for the space you utilise within the consolidated load. Therefore, groupage is a more cost-efficient option compared to dedicated or full-load shipments.

At DFDS we often optimise routes based on the unique requirements of each shipment, ensuring fixed and reliable delivery schedules, which can vary depending on factors like distance and destinations.