Groupage Transport: Ship General Cargo Across Europe at Low Cost
With groupage transport, we consolidate your palletised shipment with freight from other customers via fixed transshipment hubs — you pay only for the cargo space you actually use. Within Germany, the standard transit time is one to three working days; across Europe, two to five. Logisticoo sends you your quote within 30 minutes.
Groupage is the most economical mode of transport for shipments where price matters more than maximum speed: your freight is collected by local transport, consolidated at a transshipment hub with shipments from other customers into a full truck load, and carried on scheduled line-haul services to the destination region, where delivery is again handled by local transport. Because many shippers share one truck, you pay only for the cargo space your shipment actually occupies — typically from one pallet up to around five loading metres.
The classic use case is palletised general cargo, mesh box pallets and packages in the range of roughly 30 kilograms to 2.5 tonnes: regular B2B deliveries, trade goods, spare parts supply without emergency status. Within Germany, the standard transit time is one to three working days; elsewhere in Europe, two to five depending on the route — predictable thanks to fixed departure days rather than day-specific express commitments.
Logisticoo books your groupage into high-performing general cargo networks while remaining your single contractual partner: we select the right network partner for each route, monitor the interfaces at the transshipment hubs, and take care of delivery notification, shipment tracking and proof of delivery. You receive a binding quote within 30 minutes — and if transit time or the value of your goods actually call for a part load or a direct transport, we will tell you so honestly instead of selling you the cheapest option.
Proper packaging is essential for smooth groupage shipping: since the goods are moved by forklift at transshipment hubs, they belong on sturdy pallets, secured with stretch film or strapping and with clear recipient labelling on every package. Our packaging tips and your contact in dispatch will help you prepare — so the shipment arrives just as it left.
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How it works
01 · Enquiry and booking
You state the packages, dimensions, weight and route. We calculate your quote within 30 minutes and book your shipment onto the right scheduled service with a fixed collection day.
02 · Collection and consolidation
Local transport collects the palletised shipment from you. At the transshipment hub, it is consolidated with other shipments into a full truck load and loaded onto the line haul towards the destination region.
03 · Delivery with proof
In the destination region, the local delivery service handles the last mile, on request with a phone notification to the recipient. You receive the proof of delivery via shipment tracking.
Pricing & rules of thumb
Groupage is not priced per kilometre but by the chargeable weight (from actual weight, volume and loading metres) and the route — you pay only for the load space used, far less than a dedicated trip.
- Billed by chargeable weight and destination zone, not per km
- Considerably cheaper than a part load or direct drive at the same pallet count
- If groupage becomes uneconomical, your dispatcher compares the part load (12-tonne truck from ~€1.65/km, articulated lorry from ~€1.95/km)
- Binding fixed-price quote in 30 minutes, with no hidden reweigh charges
Your advantages
- Considerably cheaper than a direct transport or part load — you pay only for the cargo space used
- Fixed departure days and standard transit times: 1–3 working days within Germany, 2–5 across Europe
- Ideal from a single pallet: no minimum volume as with part or full loads
- Better truck utilisation noticeably reduces CO2 emissions per shipment
- One contractual partner for all routes — Logisticoo manages the network, notifications and documents
- Shipment tracking and proof of delivery for every shipment
Frequently asked questions
Which shipments is groupage worthwhile for?
Groupage is the right choice for palletised shipments from about one pallet up to around five loading metres, when one to three working days of transit time are acceptable. The price is well below a part load or direct transport because you share the truck with many other shippers. For time-critical, very sensitive or high-value goods, we recommend a direct transport without transshipment instead.
How do I need to pack my shipment for groupage transport?
The goods are moved by forklift at transshipment hubs — so they belong on sturdy pallets that a forklift can pick up, secured with stretch film or strapping and without overhang. Every package needs clear recipient and sender labelling. We cannot carry unpackaged or loose goods in groupage; we will gladly advise you on alternatives.
How long does a groupage transport to other European countries take?
Depending on the route, expect two to five working days: Benelux, Austria and the Czech Republic are usually reached in two to three days, South-Eastern and Eastern Europe in four to five. The line hauls run on fixed departure days — your specific delivery window is stated in the quote, which you receive within 30 minutes.
Can I track my groupage shipment?
Yes, every shipment receives a tracking number that lets you follow collection, transshipment and delivery in the shipment tracking. We provide the proof of delivery digitally after the goods have been delivered. A personal dispatcher, as with direct transports, is not part of the standardised groupage network — but our dispatch team is still happy to help with any questions at any time.
How much does a groupage transport cost?
Groupage is priced not per kilometre but by chargeable weight (from weight, volume and loading metres) and destination zone — you pay only for the load space used and therefore far less than for a part load (from about €1.65/km) or a direct drive. Your dispatcher compares from which pallet count the transshipment-free part load becomes worthwhile; the binding quote arrives in 30 minutes.
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