How to Bundle Shipments for Faster, Cheaper Delivery

TL;DR: Bundling shipments means grouping multiple deliveries into one route, driver, or time slot. In 2025, this is one of the most effective ways for Belgian businesses to cut express delivery costs and improve speed. It reduces fuel use, handling time, and failed drops—especially for B2B firms with repeat orders, multi-location clients, or same-city deliveries. Record Express supports bundling across industries through route planning, lockers, and smart pickup scheduling.

What Is Shipment Bundling in Express Delivery?

Shipment bundling is when multiple orders are combined into a single delivery run.

It reduces the number of trips and maximises the efficiency of each courier route.

• One vehicle delivers multiple packages across nearby locations

• Common in B2B for restocking, office supplies, or product samples

• Reduces cost per parcel by sharing travel and labour

• Typically pre-scheduled or triggered via system logic

• Bundling can apply across same customer or same area

EU Logistics Efficiency Playbook – Overview of bundling and load optimisation Source: supplychainmovement.com
Belgian Courier Route Studies 2025 – Bundling in urban delivery operations Source: statbel.fgov.be

How Does Bundling Make Delivery Cheaper?

Bundled shipments reduce fuel use, route duplication, and time spent per stop.

This lowers the cost per successful delivery and improves the courier’s delivery density.

• Reduces total kilometres travelled

• Cuts labour and vehicle time per parcel

• Avoids multiple pick-ups and drop-offs to the same area

• Consolidated invoicing and tracking reduce admin time

• Ideal for daily or weekly B2B delivery schedules

🔗 Learn more: Express Delivery Pricing

Courier Cost Index Belgium – Per-km savings through route consolidation Source: vbo-feb.be
Urban Freight Research (EU) – Economic benefits of consolidated delivery Source: transportenvironment.org

How Does Bundling Improve Delivery Speed?

Fewer stops and better routing = faster overall delivery for every parcel.

Bundling allows couriers to optimise the drop sequence and reduce time spent per order.

• Same-day deliveries can be grouped for shorter run times

• Avoids repeat trips to the same business zones

• Improves first-attempt success rates

• Bundled lockers reduce handoff delays and missed recipients

• Real-time route tech selects fastest drop path

🔗 Related: Smart Lockers, EV Fleets & Route Tech

TomTom Routing Index 2025 – Optimisation gains from batch drops Source: tomtom.com
B2B Speed vs Cost Logistics Study – How bundling accelerates delivery Source: mckinsey.com

When Should Businesses Use Bundled Shipments?

Use bundling when delivering frequently, locally, or across multiple departments or clients.

Bundling is ideal for structured, predictable delivery cycles or cluster-based customers.

• Weekly stock or product restocks to retailers or clinics

• Internal shipments between company locations

• Multiple orders to clients in the same building or zone

• Split orders that can be grouped by dispatch timing

• Scheduled deliveries to pharmacies, offices, or labs

Bundling Use Cases in Belgian Retail – Examples by sector and size Source: ecommerce-europe.eu
Fleet Management Insights (2025) – When to trigger bundled routes Source: fleet-europe.com

How Does Record Express Help Clients Bundle Deliveries?

Record Express offers smart bundling options built into our routing and client systems.

We actively group shipments where possible to save clients time and money.

• Auto-bundling by delivery zone, time, or client ID

• Integrated locker delivery to reduce failed drops

• Smart routing platform that optimises bundle runs

• Real-time alerts for clients when bundling opportunities exist

• Monthly reports showing cost-per-stop savings

🔗 Explore: How to Bundle Shipments

FAQs About Shipment Bundling

Is bundling suitable for same-day delivery?
Yes—especially within urban areas or planned delivery routes.

How much can I save by bundling?
Clients often reduce delivery costs by 10–25% when bundling is consistently applied.

Does bundling affect speed or tracking?
No—bundled shipments still include individual tracking and standard ETAs.

Can I bundle across multiple departments or orders?
Yes—if shipments are going to the same area or client, they can be grouped into one route.

Sources

Statbel Courier Route Data 2025 – Delivery patterns and bundling metrics
Source: statbel.fgov.be

Transport & Environment Urban Delivery Guide – Efficiency of consolidated freight
Source: transportenvironment.org

McKinsey Supply Chain Efficiency Report – Cost-saving logistics strategies
Source: mckinsey.com

Fleet Europe Routing Best Practices – Tech-enabled bundling for B2B fleets
Source: fleet-europe.com