When the load does not fill a truck
At Doseguer we have spent more than three decades moving sensitive goods under controlled temperature. Our consolidated chilled transport service — groupage — optimises cost and departure frequency without giving up the thermal control and punctuality your supply chain demands.
We load several customers on the same route, group by temperature band and destination and deliver to plan, with temperature logging and notice at every milestone. It is the answer for pallets or packages that do not fill a vehicle but still need a guaranteed cold chain.
What you gain by consolidating
Consolidation is not a second-class service: it is the right way to move medium and small volumes in the cold.
You pay for the space you use, with the same cold chain as a full load.
Grouping loads means more departure windows than waiting to fill a vehicle.
From one or several pallets up to half a load, according to what each week brings.
Consolidating routes cuts empty running and the carbon footprint of each shipment.
Collection, cross-dock, departure and delivery documented, with thermal control at each step.
Operations aligned with good practice for food and for pharmaceutical distribution.
How we run consolidated chilled loads
The key to cold groupage is not mixing what cannot be mixed. Each pallet is assigned to a temperature band and a route, and only travels with compatible cargo: we never compromise one customer's set point to fill a gap.
The usual bands are 0–4 ºC and 2–8 ºC for fresh and perishable goods and 8–15 ºC for controlled ambient, such as sensitive cosmetics. Other bands and multi-temperature partitions are assessed by route and availability.
The journey of a consolidated pallet
What we need from you
Euro or industrial pallet, firmly strapped and wrapped, with a visible label.
The target range and the loading and delivery time windows.
Notice of platforms requiring appointments, sites with special requirements or ADR cargo, if applicable.
For pharma and cosmetics, the specific procedures and requirements of your quality department.
Routes and indicative lead times
We operate from Almería and Murcia across Spain and the main nearby European corridors, such as southern France and northern Italy, with regular departures according to demand and season. As a guide, within the mainland we work to 24, 48 or 72 hours depending on route and consolidation; internationally, the lead time depends on the departure calendar and is confirmed when the shipment is planned.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between chilled pallet freight and a full load?
Chilled pallet freight travels consolidated, sharing a vehicle with other loads of the same temperature band and destination, and the cost is proportional to the space taken. A full load dedicates an entire vehicle to your shipment.
Which temperature bands do you offer on consolidated loads?
Normally 0–4 ºC, 2–8 ºC and 8–15 ºC. For other bands or for multi-temperature, ask us and we will check route and availability.
Can I send one or two pallets?
Yes, that is the typical use case for this service: medium or low volumes that need a cold chain without hiring a whole vehicle.
How do you guarantee the cold chain in a shared vehicle?
By consolidating only cargo compatible in temperature band, with temperature control and logging, defined loading and unloading procedures, and dock verification before departure.
What delivery times do you work to?
Within the mainland, 24, 48 or 72 hours depending on route and departure calendar. For nearby international destinations, we confirm the lead time when the shipment is booked.
Can the service be tried before committing volume?
Yes. The usual approach is to start with a pilot collection of one to three pallets to validate lead times, temperature and paperwork before setting a schedule.