When it comes to shipping, it’s not just about what you send - it’s how you send it that makes the real difference. At PTI Express, we work with businesses every day that are looking to streamline their logistics without compromising on speed, reliability, or customer service.

One of the best ways to do that? Pallet consolidation.

It might sound like a bit of a technical term, but in practice, pallet consolidation is all about making your shipments work harder for you. Whether you're moving goods across the UK or throughout Europe, grouping smaller shipments together onto a single, well-packed pallet can help cut costs, reduce waste, and keep things running smoothly.

What Do We Mean by Pallet Consolidation?

Put simply, pallet consolidation is the process of combining multiple smaller shipments - whether they’re going to the same place or several different locations - into one consolidated pallet. This approach allows you to fill space more efficiently, reduce the number of shipments you’re sending, and ultimately save money on freight costs.

It’s a practice we’ve built into many of our customer logistics strategies, particularly for companies who are shipping frequent small orders, managing complex supply chains, or operating with tight margins.

Why It Makes Financial Sense

Shipping a half-empty pallet can be just as costly as sending a full one. Consolidation helps make the most of every inch of space - meaning fewer trips and lower shipping fees.. Over time, those savings really add up, especially for growing businesses looking to keep an eye on their bottom line.

We’ve also found that clients benefit from more predictable shipping costs and simplified invoicing when using a consolidated model - two things that make life a lot easier for finance teams and operations managers.

Related: The Cost of Pallet Delivery: All You Need To Know

Is Pallet Consolidation Better For The Environment?

Pallet consolidation isn’t just good for your budget - it’s better for the environment too. Fewer vehicles on the road means lower emissions, and less packaging waste means a lighter footprint overall. We know that many of our customers are working hard to make their supply chains more sustainable, and consolidation is one of the simplest and most effective ways to do that.

GOV.UK released a review in 2017 detailing how they will support the freight industry to reduce greenhouse gases emissions, including the role of consolidation. To read the full report, you can visit their website - ‘Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from road freight’.

How We Support Consolidation

We’ve designed our warehousing and distribution services to make pallet consolidation straightforward and stress-free. Our fulfilment teams are trained to identify opportunities for smarter grouping of stock, and we use real-time inventory systems to keep things organised and accurate.

Whether your products are picked daily, weekly, or on-demand, we work with you to build a fulfilment plan that makes sense - one that minimises empty space and maximises your delivery budget.

Let’s Make Every Shipment Count

At PTI Express, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all logistics. Our job is to help you move your goods in the smartest, most cost-effective way possible - and pallet consolidation is a key part of that.

If you’d like to learn more about how we can tailor a shipping strategy around your products and customers, just give us a call or pop us an email. We’d love to hear from you!

We’re here to help you make every shipment count.

T:  01788 542500

E: sales@ptiexpress.com