LCL - Less Then Container Load
LCL is the abbreviation for Less than Container Load. In an LCL shipment, multiple LCL cargoes belonging to multiple shippers and consignees are packed into a single container for shipment.
Shippers who ship LCL cargo are usually shippers who do not have enough cargo to fill an entire container. Therefore, for them, it makes sense to use and pay for only a certain amount of space that they use.
Naturally, therefore, an LCL container is not handled by an individual shipper, but by an LCL operator.
Depending on various countries, LCL cargo is handled either by a shipping line or a cargo consolidator.
Clients deliver their LCL cargo to the packing station (CFS – Container Freight Station). The LCL operator then tags the LCL cargo to the various destinations that it is meant for.
Once they have received enough cargo from various shippers to a certain destination, they will then consolidate the LCL cargo and pack it for the destination.
The LCL operator will issue an individual bill of lading to each of the LCL cargo shippers. Depending on who the LCL operator is, it could be a direct bill of lading from the carrier or a house bill of lading from the consolidator, NVOCC or freight forwarder.
LCL is the abbreviation for Less than Container Load. In an LCL shipment, multiple LCL cargoes belonging to multiple shippers and consignees are packed into a single container for shipment.
Shippers who ship LCL cargo are usually shippers who do not have enough cargo to fill an entire container. Therefore, for them, it makes sense to use and pay for only a certain amount of space that they use.
Naturally, therefore, an LCL container is not handled by an individual shipper, but by an LCL operator.
Depending on various countries, LCL cargo is handled either by a shipping line or a cargo consolidator.
Clients deliver their LCL cargo to the packing station (CFS – Container Freight Station). The LCL operator then tags the LCL cargo to the various destinations that it is meant for.
Once they have received enough cargo from various shippers to a certain destination, they will then consolidate the LCL cargo and pack it for the destination.
The LCL operator will issue an individual bill of lading to each of the LCL cargo shippers. Depending on who the LCL operator is, it could be a direct bill of lading from the carrier or a house bill of lading from the consolidator, NVOCC or freight forwarder.
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You are guaranteed with regular, cost-effective and high-performance freight forwarding solutions. This commitment is possible thanks to a regular quality service and consistent operating procedures. Our ocean freight forwarding solutions implemented by our network of experts via our international groupage platforms are optimised, and benefit from end-to-end tracking.
All-inclusive competitive tariffs
A regular, economical and efficient transport plan
Consolidation in our Container Freight Stations (CFS)
Consistent SOP throughout our network
Carbon footprint reduction
Management of Customs clearance procedures for imports/exports
Online tracking from collection to final delivery