Transportacion Maritima LCL Servicio

LCL Service

What is LCL?

LCL(Less than container load) describes sea shipping for cargo loads not large enough to fill a full 20ft or 40ft shipping container.

What does LCL stand for in shipping?

LCL stands for less than a container load.

Since LCL shipments fill less than a full shipping container, they are grouped with other cargo, which is why they are sometimes called groupage shipments.

The benefits and drawbacks of shipping LCL

There are a number of benefits to shipping LCL:

• When you ship LCL, you pay only for the volume you need- not a flat rate like FCL
• Shipping fewer goods more frequently means spending less on inventory space
• LCL is far cheaper than air freight, so if you have some time to wait for your shipment, you can lower shipping costs dramatically
• During peak season when capacity is near-full, LCL can be easier to find and faster than FCL

LCL Shipping Costs

LCL cost is calculated primarily by volume, usually in cubic meters (CBM). The more space you need, the more you pay.

Weight is also taken into account, but because container ships can handle huge amounts of weight, volume usually matters more to overall costs.

When use LCL service? 

LCL shipments are usually the better option for low-volume shipments of between 2 and 13m3. Merchandise of less than 2m3 may also be shipped with LCL under certain circumstances.

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