LCL shipping has many advantages, but how to operate it specifically, first let’s take a look at what are the benefits of LCL shipping?

1. To meet the needs of customers who take goods in small batches. In daily export, not all goods are enough for one container. For customers with small batches of goods, LCL can just meet their needs.

2. The operation is simple and convenient. With the warehouse entry receipt for LCL goods, you can arrange to enter the warehouse, and then prepare the customs declaration materials.

3. The internal cost is relatively small. Normally, the domestic cost of LCL is only the towing fee and customs declaration fee from the place of delivery to the port warehouse. However, if the LCL cargo is a designated freight forwarder, in addition to the towing fee and customs declaration fee just mentioned, you will find that there will be many more cost details. This is the difference between a designated freight forwarder and a non-designated freight forwarder.

What is the specific operation of LCL?

When the volume or weight of the cargo reaches the upper limit of the container, the owner will use the full container FCL. If the upper limit is not reached, the LCL will be used, which means that it must be combined with other cargo owners in a container.

Just like a restaurant will ask strangers to share a table to eat during the peak meal, which can increase the income of the restaurant. The freight forwarder uses LCL operation to maximize the use of container space and earn more profits.

There are also a few rich and willful local tyrants who directly choose FCL when the container is not full, and contract the entire container. Of course, the local tyrants don't care about paying more for freight.