{"id":15398,"date":"2020-09-26T02:53:49","date_gmt":"2020-09-26T02:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.felana.com.mx\/eng\/a-bittersweet-dilemma-of-shipping-fcl-or-lcl-more-than-shipping\/"},"modified":"2020-09-26T02:53:49","modified_gmt":"2020-09-26T02:53:49","slug":"a-bittersweet-dilemma-of-shipping-fcl-or-lcl-more-than-shipping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.felana.com.mx\/eng\/a-bittersweet-dilemma-of-shipping-fcl-or-lcl-more-than-shipping\/","title":{"rendered":"A Bittersweet Dilemma of Shipping: FCL or LCL? – More Than Shipping"},"content":{"rendered":"

Containers are one of the most cost-effective ways of shipping cargo to destinations.<\/span><\/h4>\n

There are currently over 17 million shipping containers in circulation globally with the number of active shipping containers at more than five million. They are made to be safe, and stabilize and secure your goods during the voyages. As the sizes may verify, they are defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).<\/p>\n

What is FCL?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Full Container Load (FCL) is a container that is for the use of a one specific consignee. In shipping practice, an FCL means a single container is booked by the shipper exclusively for the transportation of their cargo only. Shippers don\u2019t have to share their container with cargo booked by other shippers. Also with FCL loads, the shipper simplifies logistics and increases the security of their cargo.<\/p>\n

What is LCL?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Less than Container Load (LCL) is preferred when the exporters don\u2019t have enough cargo to meet the entire container capacity. Exporters choose LCL container when they have small shipments that need to be sent economically and that are less time-sensitive.<\/p>\n

Pros and Cons of FCL vs. LCL:<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/td>\nFCL<\/strong><\/td>\nLCL<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pros<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Lower cost on a per-cubic meter basis.<\/li>\n
  • Full control of container packaging so you can utilize the container best to protect your cargo and get the most out of the shipment.<\/li>\n
  • Much lower risk of damage compared to LCL.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Suitable for all volumes of shipments \u2013 there is no minimum.<\/li>\n
  • Cargo inspections are much easier.<\/li>\n
  • Provides for more shipment options, such as air shipping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cons<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • It\u2019s only beneficial if you ship high volumes.<\/li>\n
  • Cannot ship by planes.<\/li>\n
  • Inland transportation \u2013 trucking would be more expensive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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