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  LCL shipment procedure begins once the shipment is scheduled. A majority of those who transport LCL consignments don’t possess enough goods to fill the entire container which is why they use the LCL consolidator to transport their cargo. The bulk of the cargo is organized and/or consolidated via the international freight forwarder. The customer must provide information about the shipment including shipping dimensions as well as the weight and the number of pieces with the freight forwarder. For example, the shipment might consist of two pallets having dimensions that are 48x40x40 each pallet, and the total weight being 1500 kg. After the forms and documents are received, the shipment is scheduled.

 Shipping companies will receive the details about the shipment

 The items must be ready for shipment. Because the container is shared by the shippers, their cargo must be properly packaged prior to shipment to ensure it is kept separate from other shipments within the container that is shared. If the shipper has packaged the goods correctly for export purposes, the cargo is now ready to go to the next stage.

 LCL Dispatch and Shipping in LCL shipment procedure

 The next stage involves consolidation. It usually is carried out at the port of departure. The cargo has to be at the point of consolidation, usually identified as CFS (container freight station) at least a day before the cutoff date. It is typically (but often) the location where a bonded warehouse accepts cargo. The delivery should be made with enough time to allow the consolidators (also called groupage operators) the time to load them into the containers they have designated.

 After consolidation Following the LCL container will be “drayed” or trucked out from the consolidation point and moved onto the destination port. The load has to arrive at the port prior to the cutoff date and time so that it can be loaded onto the vessel on time to sail.

The cargo can be unloaded at an intermediate point and then transferred to another type of shipping before proceeding to the final destination.

When it reaches the point of discharge it will then be pulled to the location, CFS, and then deconsolidated. This means taking the individual cargoes and storing them for the eventual pickup. In certain instances, the freight forwarder might organize final mile trucking at the door of the recipient. The majority of the delivery process is completed and the cargo of each customer is now ready to be delivered to its final destination.

Once the item has been received, the receiver is usually required to sign to signify that the item is in their hands of them. This concludes the LCL shipment procedure

When is the best time to send cargo with LCL?

The most common practice is to utilize LCL for shipping small or moderate volume cargo in order so that costs are kept low. However, prior to making a decision, the following factors must be taken into consideration when considering the way LCL compares with Air freight as well as FCL, If you’re shipping a small amount due to the fact that LCL charges are based on volume and weight – As the general rule (and this is heavily dependent on the destination and origin since costs for the origin and destination can differ significantly) If your shipment is less than 13 cubic meters (cbm) then you’ll be more likely to ship it as LCL.

• If you’re looking to send a last-minute package. There are often spaces that are available to fill by a consolidator before the shipment is scheduled for departure. This could help you save money.
• If you’ve got an overflow of cargo – In this situation, sending only a part from your shipment FCL and the rest of your cargo LCL is the cheapest alternative.
• If you don’t require an immediate delivery If you’re planning to book in advance and you don’t have any need for urgency LCL could be your most suitable option.

Calculating LCL shipment for LCL shipment procedure

 To determine the size of your product is, you need to calculate how big your item. All you have to do is pack the product into a cubical or cuboidal box and take measurements of the length along with its width, height, and length. If, for instance, your product is able to fit into an item that is 3.2 meters long 3.5 meters wide and four meters tall The volume of the container will be 3.2 3.0 x 3.5 4 equals 44 CBM. It is important to convert all the units into meters prior to multiplying them.

 Note: LCL transports are usually 20ft and 40ft containers that are standardized and used by the largest shipping companies around the world.

What are the LCL shipping costs?

 If you decide to use LCL delivery for your package, be aware that the shipment groupage is comprised of several stages. With each stage, a certain amount of fair is added to the total LCL shipping price. The actual cost of LCL shipping is actually lower than individual shipping charges.

 You should be aware that LCL shipping costs are typically created by technology that is determined by the dimensions of the package being delivered. The common unit for LCL shipping costs can be expressed in USD CBM (Cubic Meters).

 Note: If the weight of the cargo exceeds the weight of 1ton, i.e. 1000kg, the shipping costs are imposed in accordance with what weight of the item.

Consolidated Shipping Line offers worldwide LCL Shipping services.

 Consolidated Shipping Line is an international logistics firm that provides worldwide freight forwarding services, logistics, customs brokerage, and transportation consulting services for companies across the globe. We provide affordable LCL shipping solutions that keep your items moving. Call us or ask for an estimate to learn what we can do to resolve your supply chain problems today.