26/11/2025
LCL or FCL — which one do you choose more often for your shipments?
📦 LCL (Less-than-Container Load)
✔ Best for: Small shipments that don't fill a container
✔ Cost: Cheaper for small volumes (you pay only for used CBM)
✔ Flexibility: High — ship anytime, no need to wait for full cargo
✔ Risk: More handling → slightly higher damage risk
✔ Documentation: Forwarder handles consolidation logistics
🛳️ FCL (Full Container Load)
✔ Best for: Larger shipments / 12–28 CBM+ (depending on route & rates)
✔ Cost: Cheaper per CBM for large volumes
✔ Transit Time: Faster & more predictable
✔ Flexibility: Lower — need enough cargo to fill (or justify) the container
✔ Risk: Low — sealed container, less handling
✔ Control: Full control over loading, stuffing, sealing
⭐ Quick Decision Guide
Choose LCL if:
Your shipment is small (1–12 CBM)
You want to ship immediately
You don't mind longer transit due to consolidation
Cost efficiency for small cargo matters
Choose FCL if:
Shipment is large (12–28+ CBM)
You want faster & safer movement
You need better cost per CBM
Cargo value is high
