Unitization

Summary of Unitization

The act of consolidating several smaller packages into a single unit for shipping purposes (e.g., the strapping of cartons onto a pallet). Unitization affords additional security in transit to the merchandise and facilitates handling.

(Main Author: William J. Miller)

Unitization in International Trade

Meaning of Unitization, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The consolidation of a quantity of cargo into one large shipping unit for easier handling, as in palletizing or containerization.