LCL (Less than container load) services
Less than Container load - LCL services can be described as a transportation services rendered to transport smaller ocean freight shipments that do not have complete full contain weight . In other words LCL can be described as a service rendered for smaller cargo shipments which are insufficient in weight, or quantity- these freights do not qualify for the standard freight weight charges applicable to full containers. Less than container load service is a service that is normally provided for shipping loads that are less than 20 cubic meters and a shipping agent can consolidate this service by combining different LCL shipments.
Shipping agents normally use the Less than container load services as an economical alternative to more expensive air freight shipments. Less than container load â€" LCL services are best used for “Less time sensitive†shipments.
Features and Benefits of LCL {Less than Container load} services
• The most important benefit and feature of LCL is that it provides the opportunity of a shared container space , which means you can save more money by sharing a full container space with others.
• Other secondary costs such as delivery pickup, car insurance, Brokerages, and warehousing are competitively priced.
• The superior services rendered for LCL shipments will reduce time of shipment and overall costs of handling.
• Less than Container Load services are more convenient to handle due to the smaller sizes of items involved, therefore you will get flexible schedules on appointments .
• Consolidation and de-consolidation becomes much easier with LCL
• Less than Container load comes with fast transit times
• Online tracking of LCL services are much easier.
• Trucking charges are reduced
• Multiple container freights station shipments are eliminated, rather the LCL makes use of container yard boxes for faster access and single clearance.
• Documentation is very easy , and this service attracts a single terminal handling fee.
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