Types of consignment

The main categories are: a) Full train load: Any consignment comprising a train with one or several wagon loads transported together for one consignor with no change in train composition from a single point of loading to a single point of unloading. Sometimes also referred to as Unit train. b) Full wagon load: Any consignment of goods requiring the exclusive use of a wagon throughout its journey whether the full wagon loading capacity is utilised or not; wagons in a full train load are excluded. Sometimes also referred to as carload. c) Smalls/small load: Any consignment other than full train loads or full wagon loads. Sometimes also referred to as LCL (Less than carload).