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| Destination: | Poland, Switzerland, Finland, Denmark, New Zealand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, India, Philippines, United States of America, Canada, Brazil, Peru, Mexico, The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Russia, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Australia, Egypt |
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China
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Understanding LCL and FCL sea freight
SDI simple vision is to break down the barriers in logistics and make shipping simple, particularly for SMEs.To better help you understand the ins and outs of shipping, we want to explain the differences between LCL and FCL sea freight.
If you're reading this, you may already have a slight understanding of what ocean freight means. In short, it'sthe method of transporting often large loads of goods by sea.
Over 90% of all the world's trade is carried by sea- and even more in some countries. As a general rule, shipments weighing more than 100kg - or consisting of multiple cartons - will be sent by sea freight. Some further restrictions apply to certain goods from country to country, but most items are allowed.
When you choose ocean shipping, you'll likely encounter LCL and FCL freight. These are the two main options when shipping cargo across the ocean. Let's delve into each one a little more below.
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What Is LCL Sea Freight?
LCL sea freight (or LCL ocean freight) stands for Less than Container Load sea freight. When choosing this option, you'll only be using a fraction of a shipping container's capacity. The remaining space within that container will be filled by goods belonging to other people or businesses.
LCL ocean freight is a good shipping option if you're transporting small volumes of cargo across seas and want to consolidate the ocean freight cost by sharing the container.
What Is FCL Sea Freight?
FCL sea freight (or FCL ocean freight) stands for Full Container Load sea freight. As the name suggests, this option means you'll be using, and paying for, the entire container so that only your cargo occupies the space.
FCL ocean freight is a good option if you know you have enough cargo to fill an entire shipping container. The size of the shipping containerwill also determine if this is the right option for you. For instance, you might be able to fill a 20-foot shipping container but not a 40-foot one. Many businesses also opt for FCL sea freight if they can almost fill a container making the difference in cost barely noticeable.
Some Key Considerations When Choosing Between FCL And LCL Sea Freight
With that said, you shouldn't just choose LCL or FCL freight based on the cost or size of your shipment.Whether you opt for FCL or LCL sea freight will impact many elements of the ocean shipping service. Here are some important considerations you should remember when deciding:
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