Transportation
LTL Shipping (Less-Than-Truckload)
Transport of freight that does not require a full truckload, sharing space with other shipments.
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Updated 2025-10-01
Definition
LTL shipping consolidates smaller shipments from multiple shippers, reducing costs and optimizing truck utilization.
Overview
Overview
LTL is suitable for businesses shipping medium-sized loads that do not fill a truck, providing flexible and economical transportation options.
Benefits
- Cost savings on smaller shipments
- Reduced environmental impact
- Increased shipping frequency
Example
A furniture supplier ships 5 pallets of chairs along with other small consignments to the same region in one truck.
Tags
#LTL#Shipping#Logistics#Truckload#Transportation
Related Terms
FTL Shipping (Full Truckload)
Freight Consolidation
Load Tendering
