
LCL Shipment
Less than Container Load (LCL) shipment is used to transport smaller quantities of goods. It is typically used when the amount of cargo shipped is not enough to fill the full capacity of an ocean container.
In LCL shipment, your goods are consolidated and transported with items from other shippers in the same shipping container.
Factors that affect LCL shipment charges
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LCL shipment procedure
LCL vs FCL shipment
Cost | LCL shipment charges scale with the amount of cargo space required. The larger the space occupied by the goods, the higher the cost of shipping. This can be costly if you are transporting a large volume of items. | Rates for FCL shipment are generally lower as shippers are required to pay a flat fee for the entire container. |
Shipping duration | The shipping duration can take 5 – 8 days more than FCL shipment as issues with other items in the container may arise, leading to delays. | FCL shipment usually takes a shorter duration to arrive at its destination. |
Volume of goods shipped | For LCL shipment, you are paying for the space that you use. As such, it is more suitable for shipping smaller amounts of goods. | With FCL shipment, you need to ship a large volume of items to fill up a full container load. |
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Why choose M&P International Freights?
We have accumulated over a decade of experience since our inception in 2006. You can rest assured knowing that your items will be safely handled by our team of experts.
We offer a broad selection of shipping and logistical solutions to meet your needs. Apart from LCL shipment, we also provide services such as chemical warehousing, air freight, and bonded warehousing.