Ocean groupage, also known as Less than Container Load (LCL), is a mode of transport that allows goods from different shippers to be shipped in the same container. This practice has become particularly relevant in the pharmaceutical industry, especially for transporting pharmaceutical products to remote locations. The importance of ocean groupage in this context lies in several key factors that affect the logistical efficiency, safety and quality of exported or imported medicines.
This type of ocean transport offers an economical solution for pharmaceutical logistics, as these products often require special conditions, such as constant temperature and humidity controls. The cost of shipping a full container can be very high for small batches of products. Through groupage, several companies can share the costs associated with the container, significantly reducing the economic outlay for each of them.
Groupage allows pharmaceutical companies to ship their products more frequently, as they do not need to wait to fill a full container. This results in shorter lead times and better inventory management, which is critical in the pharmaceutical sector. To guarantee safe loading of goods, containers equipped with temperature monitoring and control systems must be used. In this way, the customer is assured that the medicines are kept in optimal conditions during transit, minimizing the risk of degradation or contamination.
A company for carrying out groupage in the maritime transport of medicines
Hiring a groupage is not an easy task if the pharmaceutical company is not familiar with the logistics field. At Airpharm, we regularly work with companies wishing to import and export medicines using ocean freight. If you want to ship small batches of medicines on a container ship to any port in the world in a safe, traceable, sustainable and efficient way, contact Airpharm now. Our team will advise you on how to achieve it.