Deconsolidation
Deconsolidation is the splitting of a consolidated shipment into its separate house shipments at destination.
It means the same as break bulk.
Related terms
- Break bulkBreak bulk is the splitting of a consolidated shipment into its separate house shipments at destination, so each one can go to its own consignee.
- ConsolidationConsolidation is when a forwarder groups shipments from several shippers into one shipment under a single master air waybill (MAWB).
More in Handling & ULD
- BUPBulk Unitization ProgramA BUP (bulk unitization programme) is a ULD that the shipper or forwarder builds and hands to the airline ready to fly.
- CTOCargo Terminal OperatorA cargo terminal operator (CTO) is the company that runs a cargo terminal at an airport.
- GHAGround Handling AgentA ground handling agent (GHA) is a company an airline contracts to handle its cargo at an airport.
- LD3Lower Deck container (AKE)An LD3 is the most common lower deck container, sized to fit the belly hold of wide-body aircraft.
- PMCMain pallet 96 × 125 inA PMC is the most common aircraft pallet, with a 96 × 125 inch (244 × 318 cm) base, used on both the main deck and the lower deck.
- ULDUnit Load DeviceA unit load device (ULD) is a pallet or container used to load cargo and baggage onto an aircraft.
Belli runs air cargo for airlines, from booking to billing.
Bookings, air waybills, ULD build up and messaging in one system, built with the people who handle the freight.