FCL (Full Container Load)

FCL designates a shipment that occupies a full container booked by a single shipper, whatever the actual filling rate. The shipper controls stuffing and sealing, the container travels sealed door-to-door, and transit is generally faster and safer than groupage.

FCL pricing is per container (20-foot or 40-foot), making it more economical than LCL beyond roughly 13–15 cubic meters of cargo. It is the standard mode for regular industrial flows.