{"id":23,"date":"2023-06-02T08:17:48","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T08:17:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/china-docshipper.uiart.io\/en\/2024\/12\/26\/what-do-lcl-and-fcl-mean-easy-comprehensive-guide-2023\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T09:59:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T09:59:25","slug":"what-do-lcl-and-fcl-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/logistics\/what-do-lcl-and-fcl-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"What do LCL and FCL mean? Easy comprehensive guide [2025]"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"23\" class=\"elementor elementor-23\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-50647b11 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"50647b11\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7cb76838\" data-id=\"7cb76838\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d14bd41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d14bd41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These days, importers and exporters use a <strong>variety of acronyms <\/strong>such as<strong> FCL and LCL<\/strong>. This makes it difficult to understand certain expressions when a sector is not part of our field, especially when these<span style=\"color: #339966\"> <strong>expressions resemble<\/strong> <\/span>each other. That&#8217;s why in this article we&#8217;re going to show you the differences between LCL and FCL shipping, so that you can better understand and choose the one that suits you best.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c127712 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c127712\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What does LCL and FCL mean?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ad3a3bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ad3a3bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Container Load (LCL)<\/strong><\/span> and <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Full Container Load (FCL)<\/strong><\/span> are two terms commonly used in the shipping industry.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCL refers to less than <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>full container load<\/strong><\/span>. When you ship LCL, you <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>share<\/strong><\/span> container space with <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>other shippers<\/strong><\/span>. Your goods are <strong>grouped<\/strong> with other cargo to fill the container, <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>reducing shipping costs<\/strong><\/span> for smaller shipments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, FCL refers to a<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong> full container load<\/strong><\/span>. When you opt for an FCL load, you <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>rent<\/strong><\/span> a full container for your <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>own exclusive use<\/strong><\/span>. You can load the container with your own goods <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>until it is full<\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69b234c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"69b234c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How does FCL &amp; LCL works?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fe5e1cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fe5e1cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FCL and LCL are two distinct shipping modes. The first one involves leasing a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>full container<\/strong><\/span> for a <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>single shipper<\/strong><\/span>, while the second one <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>consolidates shipments<\/strong><\/span> from <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>several shippers<\/strong><\/span> into a single container. Let&#8217;s take a look at how they work:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77ed9eb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77ed9eb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"How_does_FCL_shipping_works\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><b>How does FCL shipping works ?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When working with FCL, the buyer<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong> rents the entire container<\/strong><\/span> space at a<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong> fixed price<\/strong><\/span>. In addition to the fixed cost of sea freight, the buyer must also take into account certain <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>additional fixed costs<\/strong><\/span>, such as handling and chassis charges.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with commercial air travel, shipping lines generally <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>modify rates<\/strong><\/span> according to itinerary demand, so it&#8217;s best to check rates according to when and where the container will be shipped.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7be5965a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7be5965a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\"><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"How_does_LCL_shipping_works\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><b>How does LCL shipping works ?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an LCL shipment, different shippers <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>share a container<\/strong><\/span>. When the volume of cargo is not sufficient to fill a full container, an LCL shipment is <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>generally cheaper<\/strong><\/span>, as the cost of shipping a full container is <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>shared<\/strong><\/span>. When comparing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurosender.com\/blog\/en\/calculate-cbm-shipping\/#:~:text=Carriers%20use%20CBM%20as%20a,freight%3A%201%20CBM%20%3D%20333%20kg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBM cost<\/a> between an LCL and an FCL shipment, the LCL will <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>be higher<\/strong><\/span>, but the total price is <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>often lower<\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23723f61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"23723f61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the main differences between FCL and LCL shipping?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7408250f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7408250f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The main difference between FCL and LCL is that the buyer shares the space in a container for an LCL shipment, as opposed to leasing the entire container space under an FCL agreement. To help you understand and navigate these options, we&#8217;ve created a chart that can guide you in deciding which shipping method is best suited to your needs :&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24098 aligncenter entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-vs-lcl.jpg\" alt=\"fcl vs lcl comparison\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-vs-lcl.jpg 600w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-vs-lcl-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-vs-lcl-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-vs-lcl-272x182.jpg 272w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-vs-lcl.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-vs-lcl.jpg 600w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-vs-lcl-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-vs-lcl-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-vs-lcl-272x182.jpg 272w\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24098 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-vs-lcl.jpg\" alt=\"fcl vs lcl comparison\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-vs-lcl.jpg 600w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-vs-lcl-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-vs-lcl-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-vs-lcl-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1fa7539b overflow-hidden elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1fa7539b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-56793a8c\" data-id=\"56793a8c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-735e7ca9 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"735e7ca9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DocShipper Advice<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5550f982 elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5550f982\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Need Fast International Shipping Help?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ea83950 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ea83950\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DocShipper offers <strong>assistance<\/strong> with <strong>international transportation<\/strong>. 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Each of these methods has distinct <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>advantages<\/strong> <\/span>and <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>disadvantages<\/strong><\/span> :\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-589d55c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"589d55c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span id=\"What_are_the_advantages_of_FCL_shipping\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><b>What are the advantages of FCL shipping?<\/b><\/span><b><\/b><\/h3><ul><li><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><b>Cost-Effective: <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FCL offers a <strong>flat rate<\/strong> for the entire container, resulting in <strong>lower costs<\/strong> per cubic meter (cbm) compared to LCL, where you pay based on the <strong>square footage you use<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><b>Quicker Transit Time: <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FCL shipments generally arrive a<strong> few days earlier<\/strong> than LCL shipments due to the streamlined process. LCL shipments involve <strong>additional steps<\/strong> for loading and unloading as they combine multiple shipments. If you have a <strong>tight deadline<\/strong>, opting for FCL can help <strong>ensure timely delivery<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><b>Reduced Damage: <\/b><\/span>With FCL, <strong>only you<\/strong> and <strong>your supplier<\/strong> handle the goods, <strong>reducing the risk of damage<\/strong>. The container is loaded and sealed by your supplier, ensuring the goods remain <strong>intact during transit<\/strong>. This is particularly beneficial for <strong>delicate items<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e0091bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e0091bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_disadvantages_of_FCL_shipping\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><b>What are the disadvantages of FCL shipping?<\/b><\/span><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><b>Higher Costs:<\/b><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the drawbacks of using an FCL container is that<span style=\"color: #000000\"> <strong>you are responsible<\/strong> <\/span>for paying the<span style=\"color: #000000\"> <strong>full cost of the container<\/strong>, regardless of whether it is <strong>fully utilized or not.<\/strong> This can result in <strong>higher expenses<\/strong>, espe<\/span>cially if you don&#8217;t have enough cargo to fill the entire container.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><b>Unsuitable for Small Packages:<\/b><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FCL is generally more suitable for importers and exporters with <span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>larger cargo volumes<\/strong>.<\/span> If you have smaller shipments or packages, FCL may not be the best option.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7072454c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7072454c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_advantages_of_LCL_shipping\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966\"><b>What are the advantages of LCL shipping?<\/b><\/span><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"color: #339966\">Cost Savings:<\/span> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the advantages of shipping your products through LCL is that you can benefit from <strong>cost savings<\/strong>. Since you share the container with other suppliers, <strong>you split the freight costs<\/strong> among all the parties involved. This can be particularly beneficial if you have<strong> smaller shipment volumes<\/strong>, as you only pay for the space you utilize in the container.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966\"><b>Reduced Inventory Costs: <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LCL offers the advantage of <strong>reducing<\/strong> the need for maintaining a <strong>large inventory of products<\/strong>. With LCL shipments, you have the<strong> flexibility<\/strong> to ship smaller quantities<strong> more frequently.<\/strong> This allows you to <strong>manage<\/strong> your inventory <strong>more efficiently<\/strong> and <strong>avoid<\/strong> <strong>the expenses<\/strong> associated with storing excess inventory. By shipping smaller quantities as needed, you can <strong>optimize your inventory levels<\/strong> and <strong>minimize carrying costs<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78f8127e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78f8127e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_disadvantages_of_FCL_shipping-2\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>What are the disadvantages of FCL shipping?<\/strong><\/span><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Higher Cost per Cubic Meter:<\/span> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LCL shipments often come with a <strong>higher cost per cubic meter<\/strong> compared to FCL shipments, as the container space is <strong>shared among multiple shipments<\/strong>, resulting in a relatively <strong>higher cost per unit<\/strong> volume.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Potential Customs Delays:<\/span> <\/b>Since the container contains various LCL shipments from <strong>different suppliers<\/strong>, there is a possibility that <strong>customs authorities <\/strong>may <strong>need to inspect<\/strong> or <strong>clear specific items<\/strong> within the container individually. These additional customs steps can introduce <strong>delays<\/strong> in the overall shipment process, potentially <strong>impacting the delivery<\/strong> timeline of all the LCL products inside the container.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><b>Increased Handling Risks: <\/b><\/span>LCL shipments involve additional handling stages, increasing the <strong>potential risk of damage<\/strong> or <strong>loss during loading<\/strong>, unloading, and transshipment, especially for fragile or delicate goods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-39da73c overflow-hidden elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"39da73c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-146ff15a\" data-id=\"146ff15a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51d45c32 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51d45c32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DocShipper Alert<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3133099a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3133099a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Shipping From China? DocShipper Helps!<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-542b4945 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"542b4945\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you planning to <strong>ship good<\/strong>s from China <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/sea-freight-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by sea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Whether it&#8217;s a<strong> groupage shipment<\/strong> or a <strong>full container<\/strong>, DocShipper takes care of <strong>all the procedures<\/strong> with the various players in the logistics chain. A single point of contact, dedicated service, peace of mind, expertise&#8230; DocShipper makes importing and exporting more pleasant. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us to receive a free estimate in less than 24 hours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b89e4de elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-button-widget\" data-id=\"b89e4de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-button-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n    <div class=\"btn-wrapper\">\r\n        <a class=\"btn btn-base\" href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/contact\/\">\r\n            Contact us now                            <span class=\"float-end\">\r\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg>                <\/span>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-60e4fc0c elementor-hidden-mobile\" data-id=\"60e4fc0c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a8353f8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6a8353f8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-736e13e3\" data-id=\"736e13e3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7266e639 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7266e639\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FCL vs LCL : which one is best suited to your business?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e60e0b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e60e0b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Depending on your activity, FCL or LCL may be <strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">more advantageous<\/span><\/strong> for you. Let&#8217;s take a look at which of these shipping methods suits you best:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c80710f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c80710f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is FCL suited to my business ? <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b2cd8e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b2cd8e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24058 alignleft entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-image-min-1-1.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-image-min-1-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-image-min-1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-image-min-1-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" alt=\"fcl image \" width=\"236\" height=\"236\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-image-min-1-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-image-min-1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-image-min-1-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-image-min-1-1.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24058 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-image-min-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"fcl image \" width=\"268\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-image-min-1-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-image-min-1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/fcl-image-min-1-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><\/noscript>FCL is suited to your business<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if your business involves <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>frequent shipments<\/strong><\/span> and anticipates transporting <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>a substantial volume of goods<\/strong><\/span> exceeding <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>15 cubic meters<\/strong><\/span>, FCL often emerges as the <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>most cost-effective option<\/strong> <\/span>for ocean freight. By utilizing the entire container capacity or filling it to a significant extent, you can benefit from <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>economies of scale<\/strong><\/span>. This allows for the transportation of a <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>larger quantity of products<\/strong><\/span> using fewer containers, resulting in potential cost savings.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, if your supplier requires <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>expedited shipping<\/strong><\/span> or <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>time-sensitive delivery<\/strong><\/span>, FCL proves to be an<span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong> ideal choice<\/strong><\/span>. Unlike LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments, where goods from multiple suppliers are consolidated and deconsolidated at various ports, FCL shipments <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>follow a more direct route<\/strong><\/span>. The containers are unloaded from the vessel and transported directly to the final destination, leading to <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>shorter overall transit times<\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, it&#8217;s crucial to consider the<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong> nature of the goods<\/strong><\/span> you intend to ship. FCL is particularly well-suited for handling <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>delicate and high-value items<\/strong><\/span>. The <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>dedicated route<\/strong><\/span> of the container, with a single consignee,<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong> reduces<\/strong><\/span> the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>chances of damage<\/strong><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>theft<\/strong><\/span>, or <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>loss<\/strong><\/span> during transportation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f504500 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f504500\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is LCL suited to my business?\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6de0463a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6de0463a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24063 alignright entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/lcl-image-min.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/lcl-image-min.jpg 529w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/lcl-image-min-300x286.jpg 300w\" alt=\"lcl image containers\" width=\"192\" height=\"183\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/lcl-image-min.jpg 529w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/lcl-image-min-300x286.jpg 300w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/lcl-image-min.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24063 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/lcl-image-min.jpg\" alt=\"lcl image containers\" width=\"272\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/lcl-image-min.jpg 529w, https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/lcl-image-min-300x286.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/noscript>It is if, firstly, your shipment volume is <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>relatively small<\/strong><\/span>, typically less than <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>15 cubic meters (CBM)<\/strong><\/span>, LCL provides a<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong> cost-effective solution<\/strong><\/span>. It is particularly beneficial if you have shipments weighing l<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>ess than 1 CBM<\/strong><\/span> but more than<strong> <span style=\"color: #339966;\">150 kg<\/span>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, if your business involves <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>splitting shipments<\/strong><\/span> to multiple destinations or if you <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>need flexibility<\/strong><\/span> in shipping to various locations, LCL is highly recommended. It allows you to <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>divide the shipment instead<\/strong><\/span> of sending multiple complete containers, which can be <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>advantageous<\/strong><\/span> when shipping to multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/sell.amazon.com\/fulfillment-by-amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon FBA locations<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/3pl-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3PLs<\/a>. LCL enables you to <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>optimize your logistics<\/strong> <\/span>by delivering the load to different ports based on the specific delivery locations.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering these factors, LCL can be the best-suited option for your business if you <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>frequently<\/strong><\/span> handle <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>smaller shipment volumes<\/strong><\/span>, require<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong> cost-effective<\/strong><\/span> solutions, and <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>need flexibility<\/strong><\/span> in shipping to multiple destinations. Assessing your specific needs and evaluating the advantages of LCL will help determine if it aligns well with your business requirements.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-690f5f17 overflow-hidden elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"690f5f17\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b2969ec\" data-id=\"3b2969ec\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f842d88 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f842d88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DocShipper Advice<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34c098c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34c098c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Can DocShipper Simplify Sea Freight?<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12bf64ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12bf64ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transport your goods <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/sea-freight-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">across the oceans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> safely and at competitive prices with DocShipper. Take advantage of our <strong>reliable<\/strong> and <strong>efficient<\/strong> sea freight service to ship your products worldwide. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us for more information and get a free quote within 24 hours.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e98df1a elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-button-widget\" data-id=\"4e98df1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-button-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n    <div class=\"btn-wrapper\">\r\n        <a class=\"btn btn-base\" href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/contact\/\">\r\n            Contact US                            <span class=\"float-end\">\r\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg>                <\/span>\r\n                    <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1f0cace0\" data-id=\"1f0cace0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1523914c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1523914c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-72b11713\" data-id=\"72b11713\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32483b3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32483b3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to choose between FCL and LCL: in detail\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47d7566f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47d7566f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s take a closer look at the <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>differences<\/strong> <\/span>between FCL and LCL, the two shipping methods:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39d99b00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39d99b00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Shipment\u2019s Volume<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ed96391 docshipper-table-wrapper elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ed96391\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The table below highlights the differences in shipping volume between FCL and LCL :<\/p><table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"><tbody><tr style=\"background-color: #ddd;\"><th style=\"width: 10%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\">Criteria<\/th><th style=\"width: 45%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\">FCL<\/th><th style=\"width: 45%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\">LCL<\/th><\/tr><tr><td style=\"width: 10%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\">Shipment\u2019s volume<\/td><td style=\"width: 45%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\">Here are the common container sizes for FCL shipments and their approximate capacities:<br \/>&#8211; 20&#8242; container: approximately <strong>33 CBM<\/strong><br \/>&#8211; 40&#8242; container: approximately <strong>67.5 CBM<\/strong><br \/>&#8211; 40&#8242; HQ container: approximately <strong>76 CBM<\/strong>FCL can be used for any shipment, regardless of volume. However, it is recommended to<span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong> book a full container<\/strong><\/span> if the total load occupies <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>15 CBM or more<\/strong><\/span>.<\/td><td style=\"width: 45%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><p>LCL can accommodate shipments as small as <strong>1 CBM<\/strong>, with a minimum chargeable volume of <strong>1 CBM<\/strong>.<\/p><p>However, it is advisable to explore <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/air-freight-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">air options<\/a> for shipments less than 1 CBM and with a<span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong> chargeable weight of less than 200kg<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p><p>For shipments with a volume of <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>less than 15 CBM<\/strong><\/span>, LCL is an ideal choice.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-481caf78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"481caf78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Shipment\u2019s Weight\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d53d9c8 docshipper-table-wrapper elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d53d9c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The following table shows the differences in shipping weights between FCL and LCL:<\/p><table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"><tbody><tr style=\"background-color: #ddd;\"><th style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 10%;\">Criteria<\/th><th style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\">FCL<\/th><th style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\">LCL<\/th><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\">Shipment\u2019s weight<\/td><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\"><p>It&#8217;s important to be aware of the maximum <strong>allowable weight<\/strong> for each container size. These weight restrictions are typically i<strong>ndicated on the container itself<\/strong> for easy reference. However, different countries may have specific regulations regarding maximum loads.<\/p><p>Here are the maximum payload weights for common container sizes:<br \/>&#8211; 20&#8242; container: Up to <strong>18.6 tons<\/strong><br \/>&#8211; 40&#8242; and 40&#8242; HC containers: Up to <strong>28.6 tons<\/strong><\/p><p>The <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>maximum weight per cubic meter<\/strong><\/span> (CBM) is <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>1 ton or 1,000 kg<\/strong><\/span>. If the shipment exceeds this limit, the chargeable weight is based on the gross weight. For example, a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>1 CBM load weighing 1,300 kg<\/strong><\/span> would be charged as <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>1.3 CBM<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p><\/td><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\">In the case of small shipments below <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>1 CBM<\/strong><\/span> but weighing more than<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong> 150 kg<\/strong><\/span>, LCL can offer a more <strong>cost-effective<\/strong> solution compared to air freight. Airlines calculate the <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/logistics\/calculate-chargeable-dimensional-weight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chargeable weight<\/a> based on either the <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/eurostat\/statistics-explained\/index.php?title=Glossary:Gross-gross_weight#:~:text=The%20gross%20weight%20is%20the,before%20any%20cargo%20is%20loaded.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gross weight<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.sendcloud.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360059644051-How-to-calculate-automate-parcel-volumetric-weight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">volumetric weight<\/a>, whichever is higher. For instance, a<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong> 0.8 CBM shipment<\/strong> <\/span>with a <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>gross weight of 300 kg may<\/strong><\/span> have a volumetric <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>weight of 133 kg<\/strong><\/span>. However, regardless of the actual space occupied, airlines charge based on the gross weight of 300 kg for freight purposes.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c3c8e69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c3c8e69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Freight Cost\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28dc273e docshipper-table-wrapper elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28dc273e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The table below shows the variations in freight costs between FCL and LCL:<\/p><table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"><tbody><tr style=\"background-color: #ddd;\"><th style=\"width: 10%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Criteria<\/th><th style=\"width: 45%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">FCL<\/th><th style=\"width: 45%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">LCL<\/th><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\">Freight cost<\/td><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\"><p>FCL can be cheaper for shipments with a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>volume of around 15 CBM<\/strong><\/span>. There is no specific volume when an FCL is <strong>less expensive<\/strong>, since CBM <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marineinsight.com\/maritime-law\/what-is-cbm-rate-in-shipping\/#:~:text=In%20this%20case%2C%20the%20chargeable,as%201%20ton%20in%20weight.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates differ<\/a> depending on the route.<\/p><p>The price per CBM of the container (maximum load divided by the container cost for the ocean freight) is <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>not always lower<\/strong><\/span> than LCL. However, the overall cost for a full container load <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>can be less expensive<\/strong><\/span> since the local charges for an FCL is a fixed rate per container.<\/p><\/td><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\">In LCL shipping, smaller loads below <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>15 CBM generally have lower costs<\/strong><\/span>, while larger loads <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>exceeding 15 CBM<\/strong><\/span> can potentially result in<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong> higher overall expenses depending on the chosen route<\/strong><\/span>. Local fees typically surpass those for full container loads (FCL). If the shipment is around <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>2 CBM more or less than 15 CBM<\/strong><\/span>, it is advisable to consider the full container load option.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f7c42af elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f7c42af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Transit time\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f9b6b0 docshipper-table-wrapper elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32f9b6b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The following table compares transit times between FCL and LCL:<\/p><table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"><tbody><tr style=\"background-color: #ddd;\"><th style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 10%;\">Criteria<\/th><th style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\">FCL<\/th><th style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%;\">LCL<\/th><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Transit time<\/td><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">The transit time for FCL shipments can vary but typically ranges from <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>a few days<\/strong><\/span> to <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>a few weeks<\/strong><\/span>. The overall transit time is typically <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>shorter for FCL shipments<\/strong><\/span> as the containers are directly unloaded from the vessel and transported to the final destination.<\/td><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\">LCL shipments generally take at<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong> least four days or more compared to FCL<\/strong><\/span>. This longer duration is primarily due to the <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>additional time required<\/strong> <\/span>for <strong>unloading<\/strong>, <strong>sorting<\/strong>, and<strong> deconsolidation of multiple consignments<\/strong>. Moreover, if a single consignment within the same LCL container is selected for customs inspection, the entire container will be placed on <strong>hold by customs<\/strong>, further adding to the transit time.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-490394dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"490394dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Security and Damages\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4075b22 docshipper-table-wrapper elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4075b22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The table below examines the security aspects and damage risks associated with FCL and LCL:<\/p><table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"><tbody><tr style=\"background-color: #ddd;\"><th style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Criteria<\/th><th style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">FCL<\/th><th style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">LCL<\/th><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Security and damages<\/td><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">There is a <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>lower risk<\/strong><\/span> of the cargo getting <strong>damaged<\/strong>,<strong> stolen<\/strong>, or <strong>lost<\/strong> because the container travels on a<span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong> direct route<\/strong><\/span> with a single consignee. <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/transport-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insurance<\/a> and container loading inspections are also available as an <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>extra layer of protection<\/strong><\/span>.<\/td><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">There&#8217;s a<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong> higher risk<\/strong> <\/span>for <strong>damages<\/strong>, <strong>theft<\/strong>, or <strong>loss<\/strong> since the container is <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>shared with other<\/strong><\/span> shipments. <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/transport-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Freight insurance<\/a> is available for an extra layer of protection for the buyer.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f9bc04b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4f9bc04b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Customs Clearance and Customs Exam\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-576c0f60 docshipper-table-wrapper elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"576c0f60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Both LCL and FCL shipments go through the <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>same customs clearance process<\/strong><\/span>. The following table presents the differences in terms of customs clearance and customs inspection between FCL and LCL:<\/p><table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"><tbody><tr style=\"background-color: #ddd;\"><th style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top; width: 10%;\">Criteria<\/th><th style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%; vertical-align: top;\">FCL<\/th><th style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 45%; vertical-align: top;\">LCL<\/th><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\">Custom clearance and customs exam<\/td><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\"><p>Customs inspections of containers are <strong>conducted randomly<\/strong>, which means that <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>any shipment<\/strong><\/span>, regardless of consistency in product and route, can be subject to examination. In such cases, it is the<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong> buyer who bears the costs associated with the customs examination<\/strong><\/span>, including port and <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/warehousing-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">warehousing<\/a> fees. It is wise to always consider the possibility of incurring these examination-related expenses when planning and arranging shipments.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; vertical-align: top;\"><p>In LCL shipments, there is a <strong>potential challeng<\/strong>e if one consignment within the container<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong> triggers a customs<\/strong><\/span> examination, as the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>entire container<\/strong><\/span> will need to <strong>undergo the examination<\/strong>. This can range from a simple X-Ray scan to a more thorough <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacustoms.gov.jm\/service\/contraband-enforcement-team#:~:text=The%20concept%20of%20the%20CET,and%20take%20appropriate%20enforcement%20actions.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CET (Contraband Enforcement Team)<\/a> examination. It&#8217;s worth mentioning that the likelihood of examination<span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong> increases with the number of consignees<\/strong><\/span> sharing the container.<\/p><p>The cost of the customs examination, as well as any associated <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/warehousing-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">warehousing<\/a> and port fees, <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>will be divided among all the consignees<\/strong> <strong>who are utilizing the container<\/strong><\/span>. This ensures a fair distribution of the expenses.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a70897e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a70897e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Traceability\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5360ee62 docshipper-table-wrapper elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5360ee62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The table below highlights the levels of traceability offered by FCL and LCL:<\/p><table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"><tbody><tr style=\"background-color: #ddd;\"><th style=\"width: 10%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Criteria<\/th><th style=\"width: 45%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">FCL<\/th><th style=\"width: 45%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">LCL<\/th><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Traceability<\/td><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Tracking for FCL and LCL shipments is similar, where you can track <strong>either the vessel<\/strong> or the<strong> container&#8217;s location<\/strong> using the information from the <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/logistics\/bill-of-lading-definition-template-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">House Bill of Lading<\/a>. However, FCL is generally easier to track as the full container is transported<span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong> under one consignee<\/strong><\/span>. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">freight forwarder<\/a> can provide you with a shipping plan estimate for better visibility.<\/td><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">While tracking the vessel and container using the information from the <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/logistics\/bill-of-lading-definition-template-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bill of Lading<\/a> is possible, it <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>may not provide accurate updates<\/strong><\/span> once the <strong>container reaches the port<\/strong> or <strong>during cargo unloading<\/strong> due to multiple handlers. In such cases, it is advisable to consult your <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">freight forwarder<\/a> for more detailed information.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cca707a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5cca707a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Split Shipment\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-390891e7 docshipper-table-wrapper elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"390891e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The following table compares the split shipment possibilities between FCL and LCL:<\/p><table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"><tbody><tr style=\"background-color: #ddd;\"><th style=\"width: 10%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Criteria<\/th><th style=\"width: 45%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">FCL<\/th><th style=\"width: 45%; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">LCL<\/th><\/tr><tr><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Split shipment<\/td><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">It is important to consider the option of splitting your shipment under an FCL agreement. However, it is crucial to thoroughly assess <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>the available options<\/strong><\/span> and determine the <strong>most cost-effective approach<\/strong>. While FCL containers <strong>do not require transportation<\/strong> to a warehouse, <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">splitting the shipment may involve additional steps<\/span> <\/strong>such as <strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">warehousing, labeling, sorting, loading, unloading, <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">a<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">nd<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> delivery, <\/span><\/strong>which can incur<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong> extra fees<\/strong><\/span>. To avoid unexpected expenses, it is highly recommended to consult with your <a href=\"https:\/\/china.docshipper.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">freight forwarder<\/a> to identify the optimal route and avoid unnecessary costs.<\/td><td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Splitting shipments for delivery to different locations is <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>more feasible with LCL shipments<\/strong><\/span>, as the full container is <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>sent to a warehouse for sorting<\/strong><\/span>. If you have multiple destinations that are far apart, LCL might be <strong>a more suitable choice<\/strong>, considering the total volume of the shipment. By dividing the load, you can utilize <strong>different ports depending on the delivery locations<\/strong>. This flexibility can offer<span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong> practical advantages<\/strong><\/span> for managing complex shipping requirements.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a568963 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2a568963\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-59c29c65\" data-id=\"59c29c65\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d3956a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9d3956a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Q&amp;A | What do LCL &amp; FCL mean? Easy comprehensive guide [2023]\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9277a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-docshipper-accordion-faq-widget\" data-id=\"f9277a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"docshipper-accordion-faq-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"goal-area\">\r\n            <div class=\"row\">\r\n                <div class=\"faq-tab-area faq-accordion\">\r\n                    <div class=\"tab-content\" id=\"faq-tabContent\">\r\n                        <div class=\"tab-pane fade show active\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"docshipper-faq\">\r\n                            <div class=\"accordion-area-2 accordion\">\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 show\">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            What is the main difference between FCL and LCL shipments?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:block\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <p>The main difference between FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments lies in the utilization of container space. In FCL shipments, an entire container is exclusively used for a single shipment, whether it fills the container completely or not. On the other hand, LCL shipments involve consolidating multiple shipments from different customers into a single container, sharing the container space and costs among the various consignees.<\/p>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            Are there specific volume requirements for FCL and LCL shipments?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \"><div><div><p>Yes, there are volume requirements for FCL and LCL shipments. In FCL shipments, you can book a full container regardless of the volume, but it is generally recommended to book a full container if the total load occupies 15 cubic meters (CBM) or more. LCL shipments, on the other hand, are typically suitable for smaller shipments that do not fill an entire container. There is no specific volume requirement for LCL, but it is often more economical for shipments below 15 CBM.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            How does the cost differ between FCL and LCL shipments?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \"><div><div><p>The cost differs between FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments. FCL shipments usually have a fixed rate per container, regardless of the cargo volume. This means that if you have a larger shipment that fills the entire container, FCL can be more cost-effective. On the other hand, LCL shipments are charged based on the volume of the cargo, as you only pay for the space you occupy within a shared container. For smaller shipments below a certain volume threshold, LCL can be more economical compared to booking a full container. It is important to consider the size and volume of your shipment to determine which option is more cost-effective for your specific needs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-card-2 \">\r\n                                        <h3 class=\"accordion-header\">                                        <button class=\"accordion-button\">\r\n                                            How does the risk of damage or loss compare between LCL and FCL shipments?                                        <\/button>\r\n                                        <span class=\"plus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <path d=\"M20 13.2852V27.2852M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#182230\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <span class=\"minus-icon\">\r\n                                            <svg width=\"40\" height=\"41\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 41\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n                                                <rect y=\"0.285156\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" rx=\"20\" fill=\"white\" \/>\r\n                                                <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_305_7058)\">\r\n                                                    <path d=\"M13 20.2852H27\" stroke=\"#AD1225\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\r\n                                                <\/g>\r\n                                                <defs>\r\n                                                    <clipPath id=\"clip0_305_7058\">\r\n                                                        <rect width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(8 8.28516)\" \/>\r\n                                                    <\/clipPath>\r\n                                                <\/defs>\r\n                                            <\/svg>\r\n                                        <\/span>\r\n                                        <\/h3>                                        <div class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                                                <div id=\"pg-24040-15\" class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\"><div id=\"pgc-24040-15-0\" class=\"panel-grid-cell\"><div id=\"panel-24040-15-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\"><div class=\"featured-widget panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-24040-15-0-0\"><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"><div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\"><section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \"><div><div><p>The risk of damage or loss can vary between LCL and FCL shipments. In an LCL shipment, where multiple shipments are consolidated into a single container, there is a higher risk of damage or loss. This is because the cargo from different consignees is packed together, increasing the handling and potential for mishandling during loading and unloading. On the other hand, in an FCL shipment, the container is dedicated to a single consignee, reducing the risk of damage or loss caused by other shipments. The cargo remains intact and secure within the container throughout the entire transit, minimizing the chances of damage or loss.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                                            <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the main difference between FCL and LCL shipments?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The main difference between FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments lies in the utilization of container space. 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