{"id":2734,"date":"2023-06-14T03:41:27","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T03:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oceanicllp.com\/?page_id=2734"},"modified":"2023-06-14T07:07:02","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T07:07:02","slug":"lcl-and-fcl","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oceanicllp.com\/index.php\/lcl-and-fcl\/","title":{"rendered":"LCL And FCL"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2734\" class=\"elementor elementor-2734\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a0f5702 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a0f5702\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0402344\" data-id=\"0402344\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d202d67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d202d67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.2 - 23-04-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/oceanicllp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Picture3-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2730\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oceanicllp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Picture3-2.jpg 666w, https:\/\/oceanicllp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Picture3-2-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oceanicllp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Picture3-2-600x254.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1f985fb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1f985fb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-222293a\" data-id=\"222293a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-d98b84c elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d98b84c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a3bd2dc\" data-id=\"a3bd2dc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f68b3df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f68b3df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.2 - 23-04-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h4>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/h4><p><strong>What Are LCL And FCL In Sea Freight?<\/strong><\/p><p>There are two types of shipment in Sea Freight \u2013 LCL &amp; FCL. The shipping company advises you on whether your shipment needs an LCL or FCL shipment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>What is LCL sea freight?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>LCL sea freight (or LCL ocean freight)<\/strong> stands for Less than Container Load sea freight. When choosing this option, you\u2019ll only be using a fraction of a shipping container\u2019s capacity. The remaining space within that container will be filled by goods belonging to other people or businesses.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>LCL (Less Than Container Load)<\/strong>\u00a0shipments are best suited for goods that are too small to fill a whole container. So the goods are loaded and transported in a shared container with other people\u2019s shipments.\u00a0<\/p><p>LCL ocean freight is a good shipping option if you\u2019re transporting small volumes of cargo across seas and want to consolidate the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.twill.net\/knowledge-hub\/logistics-know-how\/understanding-freight-costs\">ocean freight cost<\/a>\u00a0by sharing the container.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>What is FCL sea freight?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>FCL sea freight (or FCL ocean freight) stands for Full Container Load sea freight. As the name suggests, this option means you\u2019ll be using, and paying for, the entire container so that only your cargo occupies the space.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>FCL (Full Container Load)<\/strong>, on the other hand, is suitable for goods that are huge enough to be transported in one whole container. The goods fill the entire container. If you opt for FCL, you get a dedicated container to transport your bulky goods.\u00a0<\/p><p>FCL ocean freight is a good option if you know you have enough cargo to fill an entire shipping container. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.twill.net\/knowledge-hub\/logistics-know-how\/freight-container\">size of the shipping container<\/a>will 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.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Some key considerations when choosing between FCL and LCL sea freight\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>With that said, you shouldn\u2019t 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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.twill.net\/services\/ocean-freight\">ocean shipping service<\/a>. Here are some important considerations you should remember when deciding:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><ol><li><strong> Security\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>Many businesses opt for FCL sea freight for the extra security and peace of mind that comes with having your cargo stored securely within its own container. Although the risk of damage, theft or loss is very low when transporting your goods with an experienced\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.twill.net\/services\/ocean-freight\">ocean shipping provider<\/a>, LCL freight will experience more handling than LCL.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><strong> Speed\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>If you\u2019re sharing a container with multiple shipments from different businesses, you may need to account for extra days for processing. The time it takes to unload, load and separate goods in LCL freight can be significantly longer than when you opt for FCL freight. You may also have to wait for other goods to arrive before your container can be loaded if you choose LCL ocean freight.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li><strong> Flexibility\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>If you need to divide your shipments to be sent to different final destinations, LCL sea freight offers far more flexibility than FCL. It allows you to split your cargo into smaller increments across multiple shared shipping containers, reducing the cost of entire containers and additional warehousing, unloading and sorting when the shipment arrives at port.\u00a0<\/p><p>For instance, if you\u2019re transporting goods to the USA, you could use LCL sea freight to sort your cargo into containers for specific cities. This way you save on time and money not having to do this at the first port.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><ol start=\"4\"><li><strong> Cost\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>FCL freight doesn\u2019t always cost more, as LCL freight can often be charged per cubic metre (CBM). It\u2019s important to weigh up the costs. Depending on how much space your shipment needs, and the cost per CBM, it might be better to pay for an entire shipping container even if you don\u2019t need all the space.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><ol start=\"5\"><li><strong> Availability\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>Sometimes, businesses will opt for LCL freight shippingdue to the greater availability of these containers. FCL freight containers are often in higher demand during rush periods, particularly before long holidays like Chinese New Year. At times like these, it might be faster for you to ship using LCL freight.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><ol start=\"6\"><li><strong> Volume\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>The volume of your shipment will be one of the main determining factors of whether you choose FCL or LCL freight shipping. Your best option may be LCL if your cargo ranges from 1 to 9 CBM. If your shipment totals 10 CBM or more, FCL will likely be the most cost-effective option. However, consider the other factors already mentioned above before deciding.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Is LCL or FCL sea freight better for SMEs?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>When it comes to small and medium-size enterprises, LCL sea freight is often considered the ideal option for shipping goods overseas. The flexible pricing, greater availability and flexibility around shipping to multiple locations often appeals to smaller businesses and start-ups. 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There are two types of shipment in Sea Freight \u2013 LCL &amp; FCL. The shipping company advises you on whether your shipment needs an LCL or FCL shipment.&nbsp;&nbsp; What is LCL sea freight?&nbsp; LCL sea freight (or LCL ocean freight) stands for Less than Container Load [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"tpl-default-elementor.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oceanicllp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2734"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oceanicllp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oceanicllp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oceanicllp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oceanicllp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2734"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/oceanicllp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2734\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2841,"href":"https:\/\/oceanicllp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2734\/revisions\/2841"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oceanicllp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2734"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}