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Groupage cargo (LCL)

We transport your shipment - pay only for your volume

We consolidate from our warehouse in China and Turkey. Weekly flights - don't wait until the container is full.

from 0.1 m³
minimum volume
flights from China per week
up to 60%
savings vs FCL
4+
consolidation route
Consolidation schemes

How to transport - four schemes for any load

We select a scheme based on volume, urgency and country of dispatch. The tariff is only for your volume.

Railway consolidation
from $50per m³
1525days
  • 2× per week
  • China
  • Most Popular

Groupage container by rail from China through Kazakhstan to Bishkek. Dispatch from our warehouse in Guangzhou 2 times a week.

Auto-consolidation
from $80per m³
1220days
  • 1–2× per week
  • Türkiye, Europe
  • Middle corridor

Combined truck from Turkey or Europe through the Middle Corridor: Georgia → Azerbaijan → Caspian Sea → Kazakhstan → Kyrgyzstan.

Aviation consolidation
from $5per kg
510days
  • Urgent cargo
  • China, Türkiye, UAE
  • Up to 500 kg

Assembly on board from China, Turkey, UAE. Optimal for urgent, light or high-value cargo up to 500 kg.

Multimodal
from $40per m³
3550days
  • The most economical
  • China, UAE
  • Large parties

By sea to the port (Novorossiysk, Vladivostok), then by car to Bishkek. Suitable for large economical shipments from China and the UAE.

Insights

5 tricks that experienced buyers use with every LCL shipment

Specific rules: when LCL is more profitable than FCL, how to calculate volumetric weight and why a flight schedule is needed.

  • Saving

    Up to 8 m³ - LCL is 30–60% cheaper than FCL

    Most people take a full container “just in case” - and pay more for an empty space. Up to 8 cubic meters, the prefabricated option is cheaper with the same time frame.

  • Less risks

    We consolidate ourselves - without intermediary agents

    Our own warehouse in Guangzhou accepts goods directly from your suppliers. Less shifting means less risk of damage and loss of cargo.

  • Plan your purchases

    Flights twice a week - dates known in advance

    Know the dispatch date before purchasing the goods. You plan deliveries without rush jobs - and without additional payments for urgency when you need to “get it done by Friday.”

  • Default protection

    Insurance included - no extra charge for LCL

    When consolidating, your cargo is adjacent to someone else's. Basic insurance is necessarily included in the tariff - in case of damage, we collect payment ourselves.

What does the price consist of?

How is the LCL cost calculated?

Consolidated cargo is charged by volume or actual weight - whichever is greater. We calculate everything in advance, without surprises during customs clearance.

LCL freight
The cost of transporting your share in a groupage container. It is calculated by volume (m³) or weight (kg) - whichever is greater. Depends on the route and frequency of flights.

Pay only for your volume. If packed tightly, the actual m³ may be lower - we will help you optimize

Customs duties
Accrued upon import into Kyrgyzstan. The rate depends on the HS code and country of origin. We count before sending - no surprises at the border.

For personal purchases within the duty-free limit - no charge

VAT on import
Applicable for commercial import. The rate depends on the destination country. For individual entrepreneurs and legal entities it is accepted for deduction.

For personal import within the established limits - not charged

Customs clearance
Preparation of declarations, classification of goods according to the Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity, interaction with customs. Fixed price - no hidden extras.

Included in the cost of our services for standard products

optional
Insurance
Basic coverage is included for all LTL shipments. If the cost of the goods is high, we issue extended insurance at the full market value.

Basic - included in the tariff. Extended – 0.3–0.5% of the cargo cost

optional
Repackaging
Professional repackaging before consolidation: stretching, palletizing, foam protection. For fragile or non-standard goods - mandatory.

The cost depends on the type and volume. Calculated when placing an application

Why choose OZTA

We solve the main problems during consolidation

Consolidated cargo requires precision at every stage: acceptance at the warehouse, labeling, consolidation, destination customs. An error at any step means your cargo is delayed in someone else’s shipment.

Typical problems
  • It’s expensive to transport a small shipment in a full container - you pay for the empty space

  • It is unclear where the cargo is during overload and who is responsible for the damage

  • No warehouse to accumulate goods from different suppliers before shipping

  • Shipping dates are unpredictable - you have to pay extra for last-minute urgency

Solutions OZTA
  • LCL: pay only for your volume. Up to 8 m³ savings 30–60% versus FCL

  • Tracking at every stage + basic insurance included in the tariff for all LCLs

  • Free storage for up to 14 days in our warehouse in Guangzhou - we are waiting for you to collect everything

  • Regular flights with a fixed schedule - plan purchases without rush jobs

How does this work

Four steps - from application to result

A personal manager accompanies the task from the first request to completion.

  1. 01

    Bid

    Describe the task: what needs to be bought, paid for, or delivered. We will answer within an hour.

    1 hour
  2. 02

    Calculation

    We will calculate the cost, terms and commission. Everything in one offer, no hidden extras.

    1 day
  3. 03

    Payment

    Transfer to us - we pay the supplier or service from a local account on the same day.

    1 day
  4. 04

    Execution

    Redemption, replenishment or delivery - depends on the task. Tracking at every stage.

    from 1 hour
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the main questions about groupage cargo and consolidation

What is groupage cargo and how does it differ from a full container?
What is the minimum volume or weight for groupage cargo?
How much does LCL shipping from China cost?
How is the cost calculated - by weight or volume?
How long does it take for groupage cargo from China?
Is it safe to send cargo through consolidation? Can you get hurt by someone else?
Is there free warehouse storage in China?
How does consolidation work? What happens to the cargo step by step?
Do I need a foreign trade contract and a foreign currency account for groupage cargo?

Ready to send groupage cargo?

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