LCL (Less than Container Load)
LCL designates groupage shipping: cargo from several shippers is consolidated into one shared container at origin and deconsolidated at destination. It lets small volumes travel by container without paying for a full box.
LCL is priced per cubic meter or per ton, with a premium over the FCL rate for the equivalent volume, and adds handling steps that lengthen transit and increase damage risk. Beyond roughly 13–15 cubic meters, FCL usually becomes the better option.
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