Consolidation — Freight Consolidation Reference
Quick-reference skill for shipment consolidation strategies, cost optimization, and logistics planning.
When to Use
- Combining multiple small shipments into full container loads
- Planning LCL (Less than Container Load) groupage
- Designing cross-dock and merge-in-transit operations
- Calculating consolidation savings vs direct shipping
- Implementing milk run and zone-skip strategies
Commands
intro
scripts/script.sh intro
Overview of freight consolidation — concepts, types, and economics.
lcl
scripts/script.sh lcl
LCL groupage — how ocean freight consolidation works from CFS to CFS.
crossdock
scripts/script.sh crossdock
Cross-docking operations — receive, sort, and ship without storage.
milkrun
scripts/script.sh milkrun
Milk run pickup routes — collecting from multiple suppliers in one trip.
savings
scripts/script.sh savings
Consolidation economics — cost calculations and break-even analysis.
methods
scripts/script.sh methods
Consolidation methods: zone-skip, pool distribution, merge-in-transit.
planning
scripts/script.sh planning
Consolidation planning — order windows, weight breaks, and timing.
risks
scripts/script.sh risks
Consolidation risks and mitigation: delays, damage, customs complications.
help
scripts/script.sh help
version
scripts/script.sh version
Configuration
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
CONSOLIDATION_DIR |
Data directory (default: ~/.consolidation/) |
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