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Create Consolidation

Purpose

This article explains how staff create a Consolidation in the Thulo Logistics Module.

A Consolidation groups multiple locker packages or shipments together for operational efficiency. It is commonly used before outbound shipping.

Who This Is For

  • Staff

  • Agents

  • Supervisors

Required Permissions

  • Logistics → Consolidation → Create

  • Logistics → Consolidation → View

When You Should Use This

Create a consolidation when:

  • Multiple packages or shipments need to be handled together

  • Items are going to a common destination or outbound process

  • Operational efficiency is required before shipment

Consolidation is optional and depends on business workflow.

What Happens Before This Step

Before creating a consolidation:

  • Locker Packages or Shipments exist

  • Items are in a valid status for consolidation

  • Required recipient and shipping data is available

Items that do not meet eligibility rules will not be selectable.

Step-by-Step: Create a Consolidation

Step 1: Navigate to Consolidation Creation

Go to Logistics → Consolidations and select Create Consolidation.

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Step 2: Select Items for Consolidation

Choose eligible:

  • Locker Packages, or

  • Shipments

Only items in valid statuses can be selected.

The system prevents selection of:

  • Already consolidated items

  • Items blocked by status

Step 3: Review Consolidation Details

Review selected items and confirm:

  • Package or shipment list

  • Recipient consistency (if required)

  • Operational notes or references

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Step 4: Save the Consolidation

Click Save to create the consolidation.

After saving:

  • The consolidation is recorded in the system

  • Selected items are linked to the consolidation

  • No invoice is generated

What Happens After This Step

After creating a consolidation:

  • Items remain available for Shipment creation

  • Tracking continues at the package or shipment level

  • Consolidation can be processed operationally

Creating a consolidation does not trigger delivery or invoicing.

Important Rules to Know

  • Consolidations do not generate invoices

  • Pricing remains tied to packages or shipments

  • Consolidation status depends on included items

  • Settings changes do not affect existing consolidations

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Expecting consolidation to generate invoices

  • Selecting ineligible items

  • Using consolidation when shipment creation is required

  • Confusing consolidation with shipment

Related Articles

  • Create Locker Package

  • Create Shipment

  • Consolidation Processing

  • Staff Guide – Daily Logistics Workflow Overview

Step 1. Go to Consolidated menu under Logistic module → select Create Consolidation

Step 2. In the Create Consolidation, fill in the requested fields. We can create consolidation from locker packages or shipping

First, you need to select Sender/Customer -> then select Currency -> then select Locker Packages or Shipping, the system will load the list related to the selected sender and currency. And only load transactions with statuses that do not belong to the following statuses: Cancelled, Consolidate and Delivered.

  • Subtotal: To calculate subtotal, here's how:

Price = 3.55. and package information as below:

  • Step1. Calculate and determine the volumetric weight and actual weight of each pack

Weight Vol.  = Length * Width * Height / Volume percentage  . Volume percentage =  500cm3/kg, this number is configured in Taxes setting.

Line 1: Weight Vol = 50 * 50 * 50 / 500 = 250kg. Actual Weight = 30kg⇒ Chargeable weight is 250 kg

Line 2: Weight Vol  = 30 * 30 * 40 / 500 = 72 kg. Actual Weight = 20kg ⇒ Chargeable weight is 72 kg

Line 3: Weight Vol  = 30 * 30 * 30/ 500 = 54kg. Actual Weight = 300kg⇒ Chargeable weight is 300 kg

  • Step 2. Calculate total weight 

Total weight = 250 kg + 72 kg + 300 = 622 kg

  • Step 3. Subtotal calculation

Let's say the shipping cost per kg is $3.55/kg (it is pre-configured in the Weight value field in Tax Settings)

Subtotal = Total weight * Shipping cost per kg  = 622 kg * 3.55$/kg = 2208.10 $

  • Discount = Subtotal * Discount %

  • Shipping Insurance = Value assured * Shipping Insurance %

  • Customs Duties = (Total Weight + Total Weight Vol) * Customs Duties %

  • Tax = Subtotal * Tax%.  The condition for calculating tax is Sub total > Minimum cost to apply the tax

 

Subtotal less than or equal to Minimum cost to apply the tax then tax is not calculated

  • Declared value = Total DecValue * Tax Declared %. The condition to calculate Declared value is Total DecValue > Minimum cost to apply declared tax


    Total DecValue less than or equal to Minimum cost to apply declared tax then Declared value is not calculated

  • Fixed charge = total of Fixed charges on Package Information

  • Total = Subtotal + Shipping Insurance + Customs Duties + Tax + Declared Value + Reissue + Fixed charge – Discount

Step 3. When you’re done, select Save

After the consolidation is successfully created, the locker packages and shipping selected in the consolidation will have a status of Consolidate.

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