Containership on the ocean

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.

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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.

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Tara Caputo

Global LCL Director, NorAm

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