FCL vs. LCL – Which One is More Suitable for Your Business?
If you are uncertain about whether LCL or FCL shipments are more suitable for your business, here is a review of definitions and procedures for both shipping methods, to help you determine the right decision. LET’S START WITH FULL CONTAINER LOAD (FCL.) Just like it sounds, FCL is a type of ocean freight, and refers to Full Container Load, which means that you are the only user of the container, and do not need to fill the entire container. NEXT IS LESS CONTAINER LOAD (LCL.) The LCL type of ocean freight are shipments priced based on the volume of cargo. These are smaller volume cargoes, which belong to several shippers, combined and tacked inside a single container. The important point with LCL is to plan wisely, and maximize available space if you are considering the LCL option. WHEN AND WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER FCL? If you have regular shipments, and are planning to transport more than 15 cubic meters, FCL would be the most economical type of ocean freight. Filling a fu