Not every shipment needs a full truck, and paying for empty space is money you don't get back. LTL (Less Than Truckload) groupage consolidates your cargo with other shipments heading the same way, so you only pay for the pallets or volume you actually use. Layner Group runs regular groupage across all 27 EU countries, saving up to 45% compared to booking a full truck for a partial load.
How it works
We collect your palletized or non-standard cargo at origin, consolidate it at our cross-dock hubs with shipments on the same route, and distribute it to the final destination. Tracking is available throughout transit, and CMR transport documentation is included as part of the service.
When groupage beats a full truck
- Loads that don't fill a full trailer (loose pallets, partial orders).
- Routes with regular departures, where you don't need exclusive use of the vehicle.
- Businesses looking to cut logistics cost without sacrificing reasonable transit times.
If your volume is large and steady, or the deadline is very tight, a full truck (FTL) can end up cheaper or faster; we'll help you compare both options with real data for your route before you decide.
Why Layner Group
- Over 10,000 commercial shipments completed across the EU.
- Own fleet from 1 to 24 tonnes, ISO 9001 certified.
- CMR-compliant, with route optimisation to cut transit time and CO₂.
- Offices in France and Poland, covering all 27 EU countries.
Groupage prices depend on route, volume and shipping frequency, so we work with indicative ranges until we confirm the exact details of your cargo.
Start with a no-obligation quote
Tell us origin, destination, cargo type and approximate volume in pallets or m³, and you'll get a preliminary offer in 15-30 minutes. From there we work out shipping frequency and terms before confirming.