What are LCL and FCL goods? Evaluate the difference between LCL and FCL goods

x Do you need to deliver FCL or LCL goods but do not clearly understand the concept of it?
x Do you need to understand more about the difference between LCL and FCL goods?
x Do you want to know which unit currently accepts safe and guaranteed LCL & FCL shipments?

The questions about what LCL goods are and what FCL goods are that many customers are currently asking above will be explained by Proship in detail and at the same time, we will also give an assessment of the different levels of goods. LCL & FCL. In addition, you will also get information about FCL and LCL freight forwarding and delivery service packages with competitive and suitable freight rates and a more professional long-distance shipping process.

Shipping contact hotline: 

Ms Tien: 0909 986 247
Ms Dung: 0939 999 247
Ms Duy: 0902 581 247

What are LCL and FCL goods?

What is LCL goods? LCL = Less than Container Load. LCL stands for the English phrase "Less than Container Load", meaning the cargo is not enough for one Container. This term describes the way of transporting goods when the shipper does not have enough goods to fill an entire container and needs to combine them with a number of batches from other shippers. At that time, the service company will combine many LCL shipments, arrange, classify and pack them into containers, then arrange transportation from the loading port to the destination port.

Combining and closing like this is called consolidation or Consolidation. LCL goods (also known as LCL goods or Consol goods) are distinguished from FCL (Full Container Load) goods, which means goods that are enough to fit the entire container without needing to be combined with other shipments.

What are LCL and FCL goods? Evaluate the difference between LCL and FCL goods
LCL and FCL are the two most common types of sea transport today.

What is FCL goods? FCL = Full Container Load. FCL stands for the English phrase “Full Container Load” used in the international shipping industry for exporting and importing sea freight goods.

This term is often used to describe an international ocean service, designed for ocean freight shipments of goods for which an exporting/importing country has exclusive use of a shipping container. specialized sea loading (usually a 20 foot or 40 foot Container). Sea freight containers are typically loaded and stamped at origin and then transported by a combination of sea, rail and/or road to their final destination.

Shipping contact hotline: 

Ms Tien: 0909 986 247
Ms Dung: 0939 999 247
Ms Duy: 0902 581 247

How to evaluate the difference between LCL and FCL goods?

 

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What are LCL and FCL goods? Evaluate the difference between LCL and FCL goods
FCL and LCL goods have different properties and are classified separately in terms of the responsibilities of the shipper, carrier, consolidator and receiver.

What is the difference between LCL and FCL? Difference between LCL & FCL goods

FCL LCL

Shipper

  • Rent a trucking/go to the port yourself to pick up empty containers and bring them back to the warehouse for packing
  • Packing goods at warehouse/yard
  • Arrange the goods carefully, leaving a notification mark for the consignee
  • Pay expenses according to responsibility
  • Seal for containers
  • Transmit bill of lading to shipping line or FWD.
  • Packing and transporting goods to the consolidator's CFS warehouse
  • Carry out customs procedures for shipments
  • Provide information to consignors to prepare bills of lading
  • Review the draft bill information and receive back the invoice.

Carrier

  • The carrier sends back the draft bill for the shipper to check the information, then issues the bill of lading and declares the manifest
  • Receive containers from the shipper and load them onto the ship, arrange containers appropriately for the ship to anchor safely
  • Upon arrival at destination, unload the container from the ship to the yard and deliver it to the recipient
  • Before delivering, please note that you must make a D/O when the goods arrive and check the bill of lading information from the recipient.
  • The carrier sends back the draft bill for the shipper to check the information, then issues the bill of lading and declares the manifest
  • Receive containers from the shipper and load them onto the ship, arrange containers appropriately for the ship to anchor safely
  • When arriving at the destination, unload the container from the ship to the yard and deliver it to the recipient
  • Before delivering, please note that you must make a D/O when the goods arrive and check the bill of lading information from the recipient.
Consolidator Only applicable for LCL goods.
  • Responsible for contacting customers on behalf of the carrier: Notifying the route of the goods
  • Issue house bill to customers.
Receiver
  • The consignee should proactively contact the sender for necessary documents and complete customs procedures to receive the goods. Receive the container and transport it to the warehouse. After unloading, return the container to the correct address of the shipper. ship cargo.
  • Pay responsible fees such as local charges, D/O, container betting fees.
Similar to FCL but no need to pay container fees and additional handling charges.

Proship accepts safe shipping of LCL & FCL goods with BEST QUALITY

PROSHIP.VN is a leading company in the field of international freight forwarding. Referring to Proship is referring to a unit specializing in sea transport of import and export of FCL & LCL goods from Vietnam to foreign countries safely and with top quality today. In particular, specialized sea transport services from Vietnam to other countries are always considered our top strength.

With many years of experience, we provide both Full Container (FCL) and LCL (LCL) shipping services. Along with that, Services in the Logistics chain such as customs declaration, warehousing and distribution of goods, consulting on licensing procedures, CO certificates of origin, etc. are all carried out very carefully and carefully. respectful and extremely professional.

What are LCL and FCL goods? Evaluate the difference between LCL and FCL goods
Proship.vn – The safest, highest quality, most reliable FCL & LCL freight transport unit on the market today.

Common types of Containers are used to pack each Proship shipment

  • Bulk cargo containers: Applicable to dry bulk goods. Usually these items are transported by bulk ships (ships) but for small quantities this type of Container can be used.
  • General cargo containers: Including 20 DC and 40 DC containers to transport common goods
  • Insulated containers (refrigerated containers): Includes 20 RF and 40 RF containers for goods that require freezing/refrigeration
  • Flat rack container: This type of container is designed to carry goods such as machinery and equipment, iron and steel,...
  • Open Top Container: This type of Container is designed to facilitate the transportation of goods or long products.
  • Tank container (ISO tank container): This type of container is used to transport liquid goods such as water, alcohol, liquid food, chemicals, etc.

As a long-time delivery unit of retail and whole goods, Proship has a standard working process, ensuring fast, safe and convenient delivery through all steps.

  • Step 1: The goods owner contacts Proship, informing them of the time the goods will be ready. Proship will tow the Container to the customer's warehouse to pack the goods and take the Container to the yard
  • Step 2: Issue Bill of Lading based on customer information provided via SI (Shipping Instruction)
  • Step 3: Proship's field staff performs tasks at the port such as submitting VGM, screening, weighing goods,... and completing customs procedures for exporting goods. The container is then loaded onto the ship's deck and ready for transportation
  • Step 4: After the goods are delivered to the destination port, Proship continues to process the goods at the port and carry out customs and infrastructure procedures. If the buyer (Consignee) picks up the goods himself and clears customs, we will issue a delivery order to you.

Based on knowledge related to FCL & LCL goods? Evaluating the difference between LCL and FCL goods that Proship has just transported, individuals, businesses or domestic business units that are not clear on the definition of what LCL goods are and what FCL goods are can refer to , read to gain more experience, estimate in advance the costs to pay for each type of goods. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact hotline 0909 344 247  to receive a dedicated answer.

Shipping contact hotline: 

Ms Tien: 0909 986 247
Ms Dung: 0939 999 247
Ms Duy: 0902 581 247

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