Full Container Load and Less than Container Load Shipping Services

FCL and LCL are two common and distinctive choices in logistics transportation. For enterprises, choosing a transportation method that suits the characteristics of their goods is not only related to cost control, but also affects the efficiency and safety of goods transportation.

Pengsou Logistics Company aims to match the best transportation plan based on customers' different cargo volumes and specific needs.

Choosing full container transportation, the available container sizes are generally 20 feet and 40 feet. A 20 foot container is generally suitable for medium-sized cargo transportation, while a 40 foot container can accommodate more cargo to meet the transportation needs of large-scale goods. Full container transportation adopts a "container" charging model, and the average transportation cost per item is usually lower.

Due to the fact that the goods are transported in full containers, there is no need to wait for other goods upon arrival at the port. Delivery can be arranged directly, which eliminates the tedious process and time of unpacking and sorting, greatly shortening the time for goods to travel from the port to the destination. Moreover, the safety of whole container transportation is higher. After the goods are loaded into the container from the factory until their final destination, they are kept in a closed container throughout the entire process, greatly reducing the risk of loss or damage that may occur during loading, unloading, and transportation.

LCL (Less than Container Load) transportation is specifically designed for situations where the cargo volume is small and cannot fit into a single container. It charges fees based on the actual weight or volume of the goods. For the transportation of small batches of goods, LCL shipping costs are usually lower, which can help companies save a lot of transportation expenses. However, LCL transportation also has some shortcomings. In terms of timeliness, it is relatively slow. Because LCL requires waiting for the container to be fully loaded before shipping, it requires a certain amount of waiting time. At the same time, due to the need for multiple loading, unloading, and dismantling of goods during transportation, the possibility of damage or loss of goods will also increase accordingly. However, Pengsou Logistics has developed a comprehensive management plan for LCL cargo, which carefully manages the concentration, packing, and protection during transportation to minimize the risk of damage or loss of goods.