Air Freight Consolidator

Definition of Air Freight Consolidator in International Trade

The following is a concept of Air Freight Consolidator in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A company that obtains a low freight-of-all-kinds freight rate from air carrier in return for volume, and consolidates small shipments, often to fill air freight containers. Such companies often perform forwarding tasks and issue their own “house” air waybills to each shipper, backed up by “master” air waybills issued by the undercarrier for the consolidated shipment. See consolidation.