Understanding the meaning of groupage removals means being able to decide between a normal move or an alternative move, in the so-called groupage mode. It must be kept in mind that the term groupage was born in the context of international transport, and even before trade. What is indicated by the expression groupape transport or groupage removal is on balance the method of loading the goods or furniture and objects to be transported. These, in groupage, are in fact shared with other companies, or, if we are talking about private individuals, with other people.
The logic behind such an approach is that of optimization: on the one hand, the company that carries out the move or shipment has the advantage of making the most of the space, on the other, the end customer can count on lower prices due to the number greater than requests managed with the same container or with the same van. A system, to use a formula taken from marketing, of the “win win” type, where both parties – the offerer and the customer – benefit from each other. But let’s see in detail the salient points of the groupage move and why in many scenarios this option is more convenient than the classic move.
EXTENDED TIMES, LOWER COSTS: PROS AND CONS OF GROUPAGE
As it is easy to understand, groupage allows you to save significant sumsdue to longer timescales. If the move or customized shipment is carried out in a short time compared to the request, the groupage needs a wider time window. This is because it takes weeks, sometimes months, to accumulate other requests from companies or individuals. It is clear that the most popular destinations, such as Quebec if we look at Canada, London, Berlin or Madrid if we look abroad, generate a good volume of traffic, and consequently shorter waiting times. Conversely, particular and less sought-after locations both in our country and in the rest of the world determine a lower, or even zero, request, and therefore the inevitable adjustment in the management of the move.
Our advice? Always ask in advance for information on the offers foreseen for groupage, our experts will be happy to answer and immediately provide feedback on groupage opportunities.
THE CONDITIONS OF A GROUPAGE MOVE: HOW IT WORKS
One of the beliefs that customers have about groupage moving concerns the quality of the service. Thinking of sharing the goods in the same van or in the same container becomes a cause for anxiety and concern for many. In reality, there are no dangers of any kind, provided that the due precautions are taken. Furniture and objects must be packed and moved with care, especially if bulky, using suitable equipment such as our Piano Plan stair descending robot. Labeling and cataloging are other decisive phases in order not to risk losing a box or exchanging an appliance. Finally there is the insurance aspect: the normal carrier policy must be added to the insurance policycivil third party liability, as envisaged, for example, for our traditional and groupage moving contracts. At this point, all you have to do is send us your request and receive a free, no-obligation quote for a shared move that lives up to your expectations!