{"id":3368,"date":"2020-02-07T15:27:30","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T19:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.econonord.com\/?p=3368"},"modified":"2020-02-07T15:27:30","modified_gmt":"2020-02-07T19:27:30","slug":"freight-consolidation-transport-solution-small-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.econonord.com\/en\/2020\/02\/freight-consolidation-transport-solution-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Can freight consolidation be the best transport solution for small businesses?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many companies use transportation services. However, it can be more complicated for small businesses to find a transportation service that allows them to provide good service to their customers while avoiding astronomical costs.<\/p>\n<p>Are you an entrepreneur who wants to optimize the way you ship your products? Find out why freight consolidation is a transport solution worth considering for small businesses.<\/p>\n<h2>How does freight consolidation work?<\/h2>\n<p>Freight consolidation is the equivalent of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.econonord.com\/en\/ltl-shipping-quebec-saint-jerome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LTL transport<\/a>. This concept, which is very popular in the logistics and transport sectors, means that small batches of goods (i.e. not enough for a full truckload) from multiple customers are grouped together in the same truck to be shipped at the same time.<\/p>\n<h2>Freight consolidation reduces transport costs for small businesses<\/h2>\n<p>Freight consolidation as a transport solution for small businesses offers a real economic advantage. This is why small businesses generally choose to transport their goods through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/251615234_Dare_to_care_Shipment_consolidation_reduces_not_only_costs_but_also_environmental_damage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">freight consolidation<\/a> service, since they don&#8217;t have enough cargo to load an entire truck.<\/p>\n<p>Freight consolidation allows companies that have loads transported in the same truck to share shipping and storage costs. Each company therefore pays for the services it requires.<\/p>\n<p>This is also an advantage for your customers, since the delivery costs will be lower than if you opt for full load transport.<\/p>\n<h2>Offering a better service with freight consolidation<\/h2>\n<p>As a small business owner, you need to stand out from your competitors and carve out a place for yourself in your field by offering outstanding customer service.<\/p>\n<p>Freight consolidation contributes to this goal. This transport solution makes it possible to increase the frequency of shipments, which in turn reduces delivery times. In addition, sharing delivery costs makes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.econonord.com\/en\/ltl-transportation-canada-united-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">long-distance transport<\/a> more accessible for smaller companies.<\/p>\n<p>This gives you a greater number of routes to reach more customers more quickly. This delivery efficiency will help you maintain a good business relationship with your customers.<\/p>\n<h2>Choosing freight consolidation to reduce risks during transport<\/h2>\n<p>The reality in road transport is that the risk of an accident or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.econonord.com\/en\/roadside-assistance-mobile-mechanic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">truck breakdown<\/a> cannot be 100% eliminated. However, freight consolidation can considerably reduce this risk. Choosing this shipping method means that your goods will be transported in fewer trucks, which reduces the risk of accidents on the road.<\/p>\n<p>Besides avoiding accidents, your merchandise being transferred less often limits the risk of it being misplaced or delivered to the wrong location and gives you more peace of mind.<\/p>\n<h2>Transport Econo Nord is at your service, whether you are a small or large business<\/h2>\n<p>Overall, freight consolidation is an ideal transport solution for small businesses, because it saves money and helps you provide a better service to your customers. In addition, this type of shipment reduces the risks involved in road transportation.<\/p>\n<p>At Transport Econo Nord, we specialize in a variety of road transportation services, including freight consolidation. We welcome you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.econonord.com\/en\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact us<\/a> to learn more about our many transportation services for businesses!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many companies use transportation services. However, it can be more complicated for small businesses to find a transportation service that allows them to provide good service to their customers while avoiding astronomical costs. 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