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1. LCL VS FCL
SHIPMENT
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2. WHICH SHIPMENT
TYPE SHOULD
YOUR BUSINESS
CONSIDER?
Whether you’re a retailer or a manufacturing
company, the shipping terms used in logistic
services would have stumbled you at least once
or twice. Well, if you’re reading this, you’re
probably contemplating between opting for LCL
shipment or FCL, wondering what exactly is their
difference. In this article, we explain to you the
key distinctions between both shipment types, as
well as their pros and cons.

3. WHAT IS FCL SHIPMENT?
FCL stands for Full Container Load. Shipping by
FCL means paying for an entire container of
any size and loading it with your own cargo for
shipment. This mode of shipping is typically
employed by large importers importing a huge
amount of goods at once because paying for a
full container to ship their cargo would make a
lot more sense.

4. BENEFITS OF
SHIPPING FCL
Shipping via FCL means that the
container only holds your cargo,
this means that your goods are less
likely to be handled by others,
lowering the risk of damage.
As the goods in a container
shipped via FCL belong to a single
company, this results in faster
delivery and smoother custom
clearance.

5. DRAWBACKS OF SHIPPING FCL
Having to pay a flat rate for FCL shipment means
higher shipping and operating costs.
As standard container sizes start from 20ft, FCL
shipment is not suitable for importers and exporters
with lesser cargo.

6. WHAT IS LCL SHIPMENT?
LCL stands for Less than Container Load. It is an
alternative shipping method available to
companies that do not have enough products to
fill up an entire container. Smaller importers and
exporters can choose to pay for a container
space and have their goods consolidated with
other importers’ LCL shipments to fill up one
container.

7. BENEFITS OF SHIPPING LCL
Shipping via LCL allows you more flexibility
in arranging for transport services, delivery
and shipping appointments.
Shipping fewer goods via LCL also means
spending less on inventory space and less
on shipping costs because you’ll only be
paying for the space you take up, per cubic
meter, rather than a flat rate like FCL
shipment.
Instead of waiting for large orders,
customers can opt for LCL shipment and do
not have to wait to combine orders in order
to fit into a full container.

8. DRAWBACKS OF
SHIPPING LCL
As LCL shipments need to be loaded
and unloaded from containers at both
locations, they are handled by more
people, increasing the chances of
damage.
LCL shipments go through many more
processes compared to FCL, which
adds a few days to the journey.

9. WEBSITE
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EMAIL ADDRESS
enquiry@hockcheong.com.my
PHONE
+603-77810040
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