Logistics
LCL (Less than Container Load)
Maritime modality where several shippers share a container, charged by volume or weight. More economical for small shipments but longer times due to consolidation.
Maritime modality where several shippers share a container, charged by volume or weight. More economical for small shipments but longer times due to consolidation.
Maritime modality where several shippers share a container, charged by volume or weight. More economical for small shipments but longer times due to consolidation.
LCL (Less than Container Load)
A maritime shipping mode where cargo from multiple consignees is consolidated into a single container because none has enough volume to fill a full container.
LogisticsFCL (Full Container Load)
Maritime modality where a single shipper uses a complete container at flat rate regardless of weight or volume. Shipper is responsible for stuffing and sealing.
LogisticsCargo Consolidation
A logistics process of grouping multiple small shipments from different shippers into a single transport unit to optimize freight costs and space utilization.
CustomsMaritime deconsolidation
Process of separating a consolidated container (LCL) into individual shipments for each consignee at the destination port. Requires coordination between freight agent, terminal, and customs broker.