European road groupage. From one pallet up, with daily departures from Brescia.
With groupage your goods share the truck with other consignments heading for the same part of Europe. We gather the pallets at our Brescia hub and send them out every day.
Answers to the most common questions.
What is the minimum quantity for groupage?
There is no minimum: we ship even a single package or pallet in groupage. The cost is calculated on the space and weight the goods take up on the vehicle.
Which European countries do you serve with groupage?
All European countries, EU and non-EU, with daily departures from our Brescia hub. For islands and countries overseas part of the journey is by ferry.
Does the pallet have to be stackable?
It is not compulsory, but it must be declared. A non-stackable pallet also takes up the space above it and is charged accordingly; a stackable one costs less.
Can I ship dangerous goods in groupage?
Yes, in compliance with ADR rules and with the correct documents. Some goods cannot travel with others: send us the safety data sheet and we check before booking.
How does road groupage in Europe work?
What groupage is
Groupage means grouping: several consignments from different shippers travel on the same vehicle and share its cost. It suits those shipping from one package to a few pallets who do not need a dedicated truck. The price depends on the space and weight taken up, so precise dimensions and weights are the first thing we ask for.
From collection to delivery
We collect the goods from your premises, or you deliver them to the Via Buozzi hub. In the warehouse we check packages, labels and the condition of the packing, then load the consignment onto the vehicle bound for the destination country. On arrival the goods are delivered to the consignee with the vehicle suited to the place: articulated lorry, rigid truck or van, with tail lift where needed.
How to prepare pallets
In groupage the goods are handled several times, so packing matters more than in a full load. Sound pallets, packages that do not overhang, tight film and strapping, a label with the consignee on every package. Always say whether the pallet is stackable: one that is not also takes up the space above it, and this affects the cost.
EU and non-EU countries
For Germany, France, Spain, Poland and the other Union countries, commercial documents and the CMR consignment note are enough. For Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Norway, Turkey and the Balkans customs is needed too: we prepare the export declaration in Brescia, so your pallet does not hold up the whole truck at the border.
Dangerous goods in groupage
Dangerous goods can also travel in groupage, in compliance with ADR: a safety data sheet, approved packaging, labels and a correct transport document are needed. Some classes cannot share a vehicle with other goods: we check at the time of booking.
When to move to a part or full load
Beyond a certain number of pallets groupage stops being worthwhile: a part load, with fewer stops, or a full truck cost less per pallet and reduce handling. The threshold varies with destination and type of goods. We indicate it in the quote, comparing the two solutions.
