Freight-consolidating is a business activity within the transportation and logistics industry that involves the consolidation of smaller shipments into larger ones in order to achieve economies of scale and reduce transportation costs. Freight-consolidating companies act as intermediaries between shippers and carriers, arranging for the transportation of goods from multiple shippers to multiple destinations. These companies typically operate warehouses where they receive, sort, and consolidate shipments before arranging for transportation. Freight-consolidating can be done by road, rail, air, or sea, depending on the nature of the goods being transported and the distance involved.