Consolidation

The consolidation of goods it is the activity that allows you to group different shipments (shipments) of one or more consignees, to be transported under a single transport document. Proceeds in the output of goods.

Deconsolidation

For its part, the deconsolidation of goods it is the activity that allows you to ungroup shipments are consolidated into a single transport document or equivalent and who have been destined to different consignees, presenting each individual shipment with the respective transport document child. Applicable on the entry of goods to the customs territory.

The consolidation operations are to be performed on the load terminals, or customs warehouses authorised or other area of operation enabled by the Customs Service.

The operations of deconsolidation must be performed in the primary zones, or of customs operation, authorized for such purposes. The facilities, cellars or courtyards located in the primary zone of customs and ports, and airports, are considered for legal purposes as time deposits.