When companies do not have enough cargo to fill a container, international freight shipping can seem a frustrating obstacle, a deterrent for small and medium-sized companies that want to expand their reach in other markets! But small quantities of cargo deserve a delivery as efficient as larger ones. For these cases there is a very flexible transport solution: LCL shipment – Less than Container Load.
A different size for different needs. Suitable for companies that have neither time nor resources required, this transport solution allows you to optimize your logistics and focus on your strategy.
But, what is LCL? How does it work?
LCL refers to a commodity (pallets and boxes for instance) that is not large enough to fill entirety a container (FCL). In this case cargo is consolidated with others in order to fill in a container without having to pay for a full one, only for the space that your cargo occupies.
What are the advantages of LCL?
- Greater visibility: it enables new markets to be reached and new customer segments to be reached;
- Greater flexibility: it makes possible to send smaller quantities of cargo at the desired frequency;
- Simplification and optimisation of supply chain from the production line to the final consumer;
- Time and cost savings: you only pay for the space used and the fees are also lower;
- Greater convenience: possibility of integrating other services and transport. For instance, combining multiple LCL cargo in a truck or splitting and transporting them them to final destination independently.
Which industries use LCL the most?
- Fashion and lifestyle;
- Perishable;
- Chemical products;
- Automotive;
- Technology,
Which countries use this transport solution the most?
In Europe: Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands and Poland.
Rest of the world: China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, United States of America, Brazil, Mexico and India.
Opting for a reliable partner like Olicargo will enable you to ensure compliance with deadlines, shipments profitability and stock maintenance levels, by shipping smaller quantities more frequently. Get in touch with us to know more about this transport solution!
Sources:
Maersk. (2023). The great benefits of going small: Less than Container Load. Consultado a 07 de julho de 2023, em: https://www.maersk.com/insights/integrated-logistics/benefits-of-less-than-container-load?utm_source=salesforce_mc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=M_5E65E328CC50F_64783A0C4724B&utm_term=M_5E65E328CC50F_64783A0C4724B+See_now_Mod1_Image_Web_Other_NoVertical_Email_Body&utm_content=C3F204E1923F34D72DC37669D29E8EAFA5DC44251611A3181414225B6D5B8558&utm_id=116928&sfmc_id=218020888
