What we do

Groupage consolidation is a shipping method where multiple small shipments from different businesses all with similar origins and destinations are combined into one container or vehicle to form a full container load (FCL). The practice optimizes space, reduces transportation costs and the environmental impact of international shipping operations.

We emphasize on last mile deliveries from port to port and to cfs / ware or consignee’s premises

Groupage Consolidation procedures and practices

• Booking and Documentation: The shipper or agent (consolidator) coordinates with suppliers to pick up or receive goods at a designated warehouse in the country of origin.
• Receiving and Inspection: Cargo is inspected, weighed, and measured to ensure it meets requirements. Proper tagging is crucial, as each lot is marked to avoid errors during deconsolidation.
• Stuffing (Loading): The goods are securely loaded into a consolidated container, often in combination with other clients’ goods. This step is designed to optimize container space and ensure safety.
• Customs Clearance at Origin: The consolidator manages the export formalities, which usually include obtaining a Certificate of Origin and a Certificate of Conformity (COC) for the consolidated consignment.
• Transit and Shipping: The container is treated as a single consignment (FCL – Full Container Load) and shipped to the Mombasa port or relevant inland depot.
• Deconsolidation (Mombasa): Upon arrival, the container is taken to a Container Freight Station (CFS), where the consolidator separates the goods into original, individual shipments.
• Final Clearance and Delivery: The individual cargo is cleared through Kenya Customs using the Simba 2005 system and released to the respective

Groupage Consolidation … Uniting Shipments ….. Connecting Markets……..

Required documentation for groupage importation

• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
• Import Declaration Form (IDF)
• Certificate of Conformity (COC)
• Consignee Authorization Letter 

Key Take aways

• Groupage cuts cost on small shipments by consolidating cargo, instead of paying for half-empty containers.
• Boosts efficiency and ensures better space utilization.
• Reduced carbon emission thus encourages marine safety and conservation

LCL & FCL de-consolidation

LCL (Less than Container Load) deconsolidation is the process of breaking down a consolidated container filled with multiple, smaller shipments from different shippers into individual, separated shipments upon arrival at a destination. This crucial step in the supply chain usually takes place at a Container Freight Station (CFS), allowing goods to be cleared through customs, sorted, and dispatched to their respective owners.