Less-Than-Container Load (LCL)Shipping and Logistics
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What is LCL Shipping ?
There will be times when you do not have enough cargo to fill a full container. Now, this is a Less-than-container load (LCL). Any shipment that is not large enough to fill an entire standard sized container and therefore needs to be grouped with another consignment to be shipped to the same destination.
ECU Worldwide has you covered. ECU360 provides a 360 view to the customer with a range of modern and integrated digital solutions using cutting-edge technology.
Our Less-than-Container Load solution will ensure your shipment reaches its destination safe and secure. We pride ourselves in having the largest LCL network globally, including remote locations. Our team of experts ensure your cargo is taken care of from the origin location to the final destination.
Over the years,we have been providing end-to-end logistics services across 180+ countries and have built partnerships with leading carriers which helps optimize overall cost and eliminates the need for multiple cargo handling. Our network is far and wide, which is how we assure you high levels of efficiency, faster turnaround times and complete transparency.
Over the years,we have been providing end-to-end logistics services across 180+ countries and have built partnerships with leading carriers which helps optimize overall cost and eliminates the need for multiple cargo handling. Our network is far and wide, which is how we assure you high levels of efficiency, faster turnaround times and complete transparency.
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How LCL Shipping Works
At ECU360, we aim to revolutionize the world of digital logistics creating lightning-fast data exchange mechanisms that offer more efficiency, visibility and security.
The key features of our solution include:
Instant Quote
Obtain Port to Port and Door to Door quotes for your shipments, along with detailed rate breakups.
Book Online
Using ECU360's smart template feature complete your booking in under 30 seconds
Tariff
Obtain Port to Port and Door to Door quotes for your shipments, along with detailed rate breakups.
Advanced Sailing Schedule
Access sailing schedules online upto 4 weeks in advance using the ECU360 platform.
Invoice History
Gain access to historical invoice data with the option to download
End-to-End Tracking
Using the Booking Reference generated at the time of booking, in real-time using ECU360
Submit Shipping Instructions
Create, update, and submit shipping instructions online at your convenience.
Frequently Asked Questions
LCL stands for “Less than a container load” and refers to cargo that does not fill a full 20 or 40-foot shipping container.
Less than container load shipments are paired with other cargo since they do not occupy a complete 20ft or 40ft shipping container. Less than container load shipments are sometimes referred to as groupage shipments because of this.
While commonly confused with LCL, a loose cargo shipment is one that is not palletized. This word can refer to shipments that don’t need to be palletized and/or can’t be containerized because of their size.
Loose cargo is a term that is sometimes used to describe items that have not yet been palletized. Almost all carriers demand that items be palletized to reduce damage and facilitate loading and unloading.
When shipping LCL, you only pay for the volume you require, rather than a set charge as with FCL.
Yes, you can track it on www.ecu360.com
Yes, you can track & trace your shipment and click on the “Follow” button to be kept up to date on the latest milestones.
This generally depends on the terms (the INCOTERM to be specific) in which the shipment has moved under. Who pays for what charges, and where, are defined by the INCOTERMS agreed between the Seller and Buyer.
This depends on the countries being shipped from and being shipped to, for more information contact your local office.
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