An expansive view from the deck of a cargo ship loaded with neatly stacked, multicolored shipping containers, sailing through calm blue waters. Several other vessels are visible in the distance, reflecting the collaborative and efficient nature of less-than-container load (LCL) shipping operations in ocean freight.

LCL

Low-volume shipments to worldwide destinations

LCL: Less than Container Load

LCL is the optimum solution for low-volume shipments. Instead of juggling several carriers and time schedules yourself, enjoy a good tailwind by letting us do it for you.

LCL is part of our worldwide ocean freight services.

Our LCL services utilize regularly scheduled consolidations from key markets between Europe, Asia, and North America.

LCL is the optimum solution for low-volume shipments when customers hold freight until there is enough to load a container. LCL has the advantage of moving weekly with our LCL Network resulting in overall cost savings and minimizing inventory.

Our Less than Container Load (LCL) solutions provide a global network across 180+ locations of experienced specialists, their market expertise will support your shipment from start to finish.

How LCL works for you

No need to wait and fill a container
Avoid paying for underutilized space
Keep inventory moving
Flexibility: A reliable weekly service with the quickest transit time
Cost-effectiveness: Pay only for what you ship
Simplified pricing with a flat ocean freight w/m rate

In close collaboration with local and global carriers, we offer departures worldwide to and from all major ports. Our local experts will choose the right routing, book your space and do everything in their power to deliver your goods on time according to your specific requirements.

Two logistics workers in safety gear walking near stacked shipping containers at a port.

Cost-efficiency and reliability in one

Our LCL Consolidations are departing every day – shall we book yours, too?

Consolidate your small-volume cargo via one of our more than 500 regional consolidation service hubs globally.

You only pay for the space allocated for your goods but enjoy the cost-efficiency and departure reliability of our global LCL-network, shipping massive volumes weekly.

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LCL to FCL conversion

At what volumes do FCL become a better deal?

We do ongoing calculations and will let you know when we suggest you convert. With LCL to FCL conversion, you will maximize your load factor, cut costs, and reduce your carbon footprint. If you want less handling and risk or want to benefit from buyer’s consolidation, FCL is also the better choice.

Control your LCL shipment and follow its route live via our flexible and state-of-the-art IT tools and solutions set up or call our LCL shipping experts for assistance anytime during shipment.

We are here for you and your cargo. All the way.