Services
Rail LCL consolidation
Shipping consignments that do not fill a container. We receive cargo at the terminal, consolidate it with other shipments and deconsolidate on arrival.
LCL (Less than Container Load) is a consolidated shipment where one container carries cargo for several clients. It allows a small consignment to move by rail without paying for a full container. SilkPort Logistics receives the cargo at its own terminal in China, checks and labels the packages, builds the container, prepares the documents and arranges release to the consignee after deconsolidation at destination.
What is included
- Receiving consignments from suppliers and checking against the packing list
- Weighing, measuring and labelling of packages
- Storage until the shipment is complete and consignment build-up
- Consolidation into a container and preparation of shipping documents
- Deconsolidation at destination and release to the consignee
- Additional packaging and crating on request
Who it suits
- Importers with regular small consignments
- E-commerce and distributors replenishing stock frequently
- Companies buying from several suppliers at once
What the client gets
- Paying for actual volume instead of a full container
- Single point of receiving and checking before departure
- One document set for the consolidated shipment
Frequently asked questions
From what volume does consolidation make sense?
As a guide, when the consignment is noticeably below container capacity. The exact threshold depends on cargo density and direction, so our quote compares both options and shows where LCL is cheaper and where a dedicated container already pays off.
How is consolidated cargo kept intact?
Every package is received against the packing list, labelled and recorded on arrival. Cargo is stowed with consignments separated and secured, and the shipment composition is reflected in the shipping documents.
Other services
Rail container freight
A dedicated container for your cargo on Eurasian rail routes. We handle slot booking, equipment supply and coordination of departure and arrival.
Learn moreChina terminal & warehousing
Our own site in China where suppliers deliver cargo. Receiving, inspection, storage, transhipment and shipment preparation run under our operational control.
Learn moreFirst & last mile trucking
Road legs at both ends of the route: collection from the supplier in China and delivery from the destination station to the consignee's warehouse.
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Need a route from China? We will build a solution for your cargo
Describe the shipment — a manager will come back with scheme options and a quote.
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