Package consolidation is the easiest way to stop paying for international shipping for every purchase you make in Europe or the United States. Instead of sending each order separately, we gather all your purchases in a single package, eliminate excess space and pay for a single shipment. The result: you can save up to 70% on transportation costs. In this guide we explain what the package consolidation service is, how it works step by step, how much you really save and what consolidation levels (A, B and C) you can choose with MDE.
Updated July 2026.
What is package consolidation?
Parcel consolidation is the process of gathering several shipments that have arrived at the same warehouse and combining them into a single package before shipping them to your country. You buy in different European or American online stores, all your orders arrive at your address in our warehouse, and we combine them into one.
Why do you save so much? Because international shipping is charged by actual weight and volume. When you send five boxes separately, you pay five times the fixed costs of each shipment and carry the excess air inside each box. When you consolidate, that air disappears, the volume goes down and you pay a single shipment instead of five. Fewer boxes, less volumetric weight, less money.
What is the package consolidation service and who is it for?
The package consolidation service of MDE is designed for anyone who buys in several stores and wants to receive everything together, paying for a single shipment:
- Individual buyers: If you like to buy fashion, technology or cosmetics on different European websites, you consolidate and receive everything in a single delivery.
- Entrepreneurs and online stores: If you import stock from several suppliers, grouping orders into a single shipment drastically reduces your cost per unit.
- Who takes advantage of sales and promotions: in campaigns such as Black Friday or summer sales you buy in many stores at the same time; Consolidating prevents shipping from eating into the discount.
How does package consolidation work? Step by step
- You get your European address. When you register we give you a real address in our network of 10 countries (Spain, France, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Turkey, United States, Hong Kong and China). Use that address as the destination in each store.
- You buy in the stores you want. For each website you are a local customer: you access their stock and their promotions even if they do not ship to your country.
- We receive and store your packages. Each order arrives at your warehouse in Europe and we store it safely, with 24-hour surveillance, until you have everything you expect.
- You request consolidation. From your panel you choose which packages you want to join and the level of consolidation (A, B or C). Our team combines them into a single package.
- You receive a single international shipment. You quote the transportation, choose the carrier and receive everything together in your country, in a single delivery.
You can see in detail everything that our forwarding and consolidation service covers on the package page.
Consolidation levels: A, B and C + repackaging
Not all orders are consolidated the same. That's why we offer three levels of consolidation, so you can decide how much you want to optimize shipping depending on what you're sending:
| Level | What it consists of | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|
| Level A | We group your packages and send them together, preserving their original boxes. The fastest and most careful option with delicate products. | Fragile items or items that you want to keep in their original packaging. |
| Level B | We remove unnecessary boxes and packaging and reorganize the contents to reduce volume without giving up protection. | The most common balance between savings and security. |
| Level C | Complete repackaging: we extract the products from their boxes and arrange them in a single package, optimizing every centimeter. Maximum savings in volume. | Whoever is looking for the lowest possible shipping cost and non-fragile products. |
What is repackaging (repackaging)?
Repackaging is what makes consolidation save even more. It consists of removing your products from their original boxes (often too large) and placing them together in a container box or in a custom multipack, adjusting the size to the actual content. Less volume means less volumetric weight and therefore a lower shipping rate. In levels B and C repackaging is included.
How much do you save with package consolidation?
The savings depend on the number of packages, their size and the destination, but the principle is always the same: a single shipment always costs less than several. With good repackaging, consolidation saves up to 70% versus shipping each purchase separately. Some real examples of the type of savings our clients achieve:
- María, entrepreneur in Latin America: received more than 20 packages from different suppliers in her warehouses in Spain and Germany. By consolidating them into a single shipment, you saved more than 40% on transportation and simplified customs procedures.
- Juan, technology buyer: He made many small purchases in several stores, with expensive shipping for each one. By combining everything in his warehouse in France, he paid for a single consolidated shipment and saved 35%.
To find out how much you would save specifically, use our transportation quote: it calculates the cost by the actual weight of your consolidated shipment and shows you the best combination of carriers by price or speed.
"Received in consolidation warehouse": what does that status mean
When you track your order and see the status "received at consolidation warehouse", it means that your package has already arrived at our warehouse and is stored and ready to be consolidated. From there, you decide: you can wait for the rest of your purchases to arrive to combine them all, or ask us to send what you already have. While the package is in the consolidation warehouse it remains in secure custody until you request final shipment.
How to reduce costs in international shipping
Consolidation is the most powerful lever to reduce your shipments, but combined with these habits the savings are even greater:
- Group before sending: wait until you have several purchases and consolidate them into a single shipment instead of sending them one at a time.
- Choose repackaging (level B or C): reducing the volume lowers the volumetric weight, which is often what makes shipping more expensive.
- Compare carriers: with the quote you choose the cheapest or fastest option for each destination, instead of accepting a fixed rate.
- Take advantage of the multi-country network: consolidate purchases from different countries at one point and make a single final shipment.
- See clear rates: Review plan and shipping options in prices before purchasing.
Benefits of consolidating with MDE
- Real savings: up to 70% less on transportation when paying for a single shipment instead of several.
- 10-country network: consolidates purchases from Spain, France, Italy, Germany, the US and more, all under one account.
- Secure storage: we keep your packages with 24-hour surveillance while you gather your purchases.
- Three levels to suit you: choose between A, B or C depending on the balance you want between protection and savings.
- Less waste: By eliminating unnecessary packaging, the process is more sustainable.
- All together: you receive a single delivery instead of waiting for several separate packages.
Package Consolidation FAQ
What is package consolidation service?
It is the service that brings together several purchases that have arrived at your address in our warehouse and combines them into a single package before sending them to your country. This way you pay for a single international shipment instead of one for each store, with savings of up to 70%.
What is a consolidation warehouse?
It is the warehouse where we receive and store your packages while you wait to have all your purchases. There we guard them with 24-hour surveillance and, when you request it, we consolidate them into a single shipment. You have consolidation warehouses in our network of 10 countries.
What does "received in the consolidation warehouse" mean?
It means that your package has already arrived at our warehouse and is ready to be consolidated. You can wait for your other purchases to arrive to combine them or request shipment of what you already have; Meanwhile, the package is safely stored.
How does package consolidation work?
You buy in the stores you want using your European address, your orders arrive at our warehouse, you choose which packages to combine and the level of consolidation (A, B or C), and we combine them into a single package. Then you quote the transportation and receive everything together in a single delivery.
How to reduce costs in international shipping?
The most effective way is to consolidate several purchases into a single shipment and apply repackaging to reduce volume. Add to that comparing carriers with the quote and taking advantage of the multi-country network, and you will reduce the cost significantly, up to 70%.
How much do you save by consolidating packages?
It depends on the number of packages and the destination, but a single shipment always costs less than several. With good repackaging the savings reach up to 70%. Use the transport quote to calculate your exact savings.
Start saving on your shipping today
Parcel consolidation not only saves you money: it simplifies your logistics, reduces waste and allows you to shop throughout Europe and the United States as a local customer. You buy wherever you want; We put it together, optimize it and send it to you together.
Register now and try the service 14 days money back guarantee. Do you want to see how much you would save? Calculate your shipment in the transport quote and start consolidating.
