consolidation

name	consolidation
version	1.0.0
description	Freight consolidation reference — LCL groupage, milk runs, cross-docking, and shipment merging strategies. Use when optimizing shipping costs, planning consolidated loads, or reducing freight spend.
author	BytesAgain
homepage	https://bytesagain.com
source	https://github.com/bytesagain/ai-skills
tags	["consolidation","freight","shipping","logistics","lcl","groupage","cross-dock"]
category	logistics

Consolidation — Freight Consolidation Reference

Quick-reference skill for shipment consolidation strategies, cost optimization, and logistics planning.

When to Use

• Combining multiple small shipments into full container loads
• Planning LCL (Less than Container Load) groupage
• Designing cross-dock and merge-in-transit operations
• Calculating consolidation savings vs direct shipping
• Implementing milk run and zone-skip strategies

Commands

intro

scripts/script.sh intro

Overview of freight consolidation — concepts, types, and economics.

lcl

scripts/script.sh lcl

LCL groupage — how ocean freight consolidation works from CFS to CFS.

crossdock

scripts/script.sh crossdock

Cross-docking operations — receive, sort, and ship without storage.

milkrun

scripts/script.sh milkrun

Milk run pickup routes — collecting from multiple suppliers in one trip.

savings

scripts/script.sh savings

Consolidation economics — cost calculations and break-even analysis.

methods

scripts/script.sh methods

Consolidation methods: zone-skip, pool distribution, merge-in-transit.

planning

scripts/script.sh planning

Consolidation planning — order windows, weight breaks, and timing.

risks

scripts/script.sh risks

Consolidation risks and mitigation: delays, damage, customs complications.

help

scripts/script.sh help

version

scripts/script.sh version

Configuration

Variable	Description
CONSOLIDATION_DIR	Data directory (default: ~/.consolidation/)

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