FCL cargo refers to the cargo that can be filled with a large shipment. in sea container transportation, the most common full container load volumes are 20GP, 40GP and 40HQ. A 20GP can hold 30 cubic meters of goods, a 40GP can hold 65 cubic meters of goods, and a 40HQ can hold 75 cubic meters of goods.

 

Comparing with, theLCL company is responsible for the packing and unpacking of theLCL. while theFCL shipping is different. Known as full container load shipping, theFCLS container load shipping is usually packed and sealed by the shipper, and the consignee is responsible for unpacking and unloading. however, the consignor can also just send the goods to the container yard, and entrust a freight forwarder or a professional packing company for packing.

 

Realhong provides  service to Europe, the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, India and Pakistan, the United States and Canada, Central and South America and Africa. Realhong full container load volume ensures unique and customized solutions for different types of goods transportation.

 

FCL andLCL Sea Freight

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theFCL  of goods does not need to be loaded and unloaded together with other goods, thus saving transportation time, but transporting larger quantities of goods means finding and paying for more inventory space. for small loads (about 13 cubic meters or less), the whole cost may be higher.

 

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Sealing the container in the factory means less handling and less chance of damage, but delivering a completeFCLS container means that you need equipment and personnel that can handle this work, which is not available in every factory.

 

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Compared withFCL shipping rates, the unit price ofLCL is higher. for larger shipments, you only need to pay the fixed fee for theFCL freight to save money. however, when transporting theFCL, theFCL freight delivery time will become more complicated because you will Large quantities of goods need to be processed within a smaller time frame.

 

Notice ofFCL

 

When you send more than 10 standard pallets or goods worth 14 cubic meters: the cost can be optimized byFCL transportation. the freight for goods exceeding this quantity throughFCL may be lower than the freight forLCL.

 

When you need to protect the safety of your goods: you can protect your goods throughFCL transportation. inFCL transportation, the goods will not come into contact with other shippers, so the risk of damage is low.

 

When your cargo is urgent: you can quickly track your cargo throughFCL transportation.FCL cargo has a shorter transfer time because they do not pass through multiple hubs likeLCL cargo.

 

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