How It Works
How LCL Consolidation Works
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LCL (Less than Container Load) lets businesses ship cargo that cannot fill a whole container by sharing space with others. Consolidation is the process that makes this work.
How consolidation works
A forwarder collects LCL cargo from several shippers and consolidates it into one container at a Container Freight Station. At the destination, the container is de-consolidated and each consignment is separated for its consignee.
When LCL makes sense
- Your shipment is too small to fill a container economically (roughly below 13 to 15 CBM).
- You want to ship little and often rather than in large batches.
- You can accept slightly longer transit due to consolidation steps.