Consolidation 03 : Cargo containing shipments of two or more shippers or suppliers. Containerload shipments may be consolidated for one or more consignees, often in containerload quantities
US Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, Glossary of Shipping Terms, Washington, DC, USA 2008. http://www.marad.dot.gov/documents/Glossary_final. pdf, (Mrtm - Amer) {572}