Freight forwarding service
LCL Services
Weekly consolidation for cargo that does not fill a container — priced on volume or weight, with CFS-to-CFS or full door-to-door movement and defined transit times.
- Minimum
- No fixed minimum — priced on volume or weight
- Frequency
- Weekly consolidations
- Options
- CFS-to-CFS or full door-to-door
What lcl services covers
When your shipment is an overflow from a multi-vendor consolidation, a single-vendor lot, or simply smaller in volume, our LCL service offers weekly, reliable coverage.
We support CFS-to-CFS and door-to-door LCL movement, including loading to multiple inland points with defined transit times.
Key capabilities
- Weekly LCL sailings with defined transit times
- CFS-to-CFS or door-to-door options
- Multi-vendor consolidation support
- Loading to multiple inland destination points
Best suited for
Smaller shipments and multi-vendor consolidation that do not justify a full container.
Typical situations
When lcl services is the right fit
Sub-container volumes
A few pallets or several cubic metres — too much for courier, not enough to justify a full container.
Multi-vendor buying
Cargo collected from several suppliers and consolidated into one movement rather than shipped separately.
Trial shipments
A first order into a new market, where committing to full-container volume would be premature.
How it works
How we handle lcl services
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Volume and pricing basis
We confirm chargeable volume or weight so the quote reflects what will actually be invoiced.
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Consolidation booking
Cargo is booked onto a weekly consolidation with a defined closing and sailing date.
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CFS receipt
Goods are received into the container freight station and checked against the packing list.
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Sailing and deconsolidation
The consolidated container sails and is broken down at destination CFS.
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Clearance and final delivery
Clearance and onward delivery, to CFS or to the door, complete the movement.
Before we can quote
What we need from you
You can send an enquiry without all of it, but each missing item usually costs a round trip before you have a usable rate.
- Origin and destination CFS or door address
- Volume in CBM and gross weight
- Number, type and dimensions of packages
- Cargo description and whether it is stackable
Pricing
What moves the cost
So a quote is not a black box. These are the factors that actually change the number on a lcl services shipment.
- Chargeable volume or weight, whichever is greater
- CFS handling charges at origin and destination
- Consolidation frequency on the lane
- Whether delivery is CFS-to-CFS or door-to-door
Related
Services often combined with lcl services
Need a lcl services quote?
Send us the route, cargo details and your ready date — we will come back with rates and routing options.
Questions
LCL Services questions
How small can a shipment be for LCL?
There is no strict minimum — LCL is designed for cargo that does not fill a full container, whether that is a single pallet or several cubic metres.
Is LCL slower than FCL?
LCL can involve slightly longer transit due to consolidation and deconsolidation at CFS facilities, but we plan realistic transit times as part of every quote.
Do you offer door-to-door LCL, or only port-to-port?
Both — we support CFS-to-CFS and full door-to-door LCL movement, including delivery to multiple inland points.
How is LCL pricing calculated?
LCL is typically priced by volume (CBM) or weight, whichever is greater. Share your approximate volume and weight on the rate enquiry form for an accurate quote.