{"id":1870,"date":"2021-02-17T11:56:57","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T19:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/?p=1870"},"modified":"2025-11-07T07:32:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:32:38","slug":"fcl-and-lcl-shipping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/17\/fcl-and-lcl-shipping\/","title":{"rendered":"FCL and LCL Shipping: What\u2019s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Containerized shipping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dominates world trade through its overall convenience, capacity, and affordability. This option still remains the most cost-efficient and requires less handling than <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/08\/what-is-roro-shipping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RORO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/LOLO shipments. Before making sea freight arrangements with your transport company, you\u2019ll have to choose the most suitable transportation mode if you\u2019re going with containerized shipping: <\/span><b>FCL or LCL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In this blog, we\u2019re giving you a detailed breakdown of the difference between FCL and LCL.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What do FCL and LCL mean?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/25\/common-shipping-terms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shipping terms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> denoting two different ways of loading international container freight. The first stands for <\/span><b>full container load<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while the second stands for <\/span><b>less than container load<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. FCL is used for large cargo occupying either most or all available space in a single container. During FCL shipping, the shipment belongs to a single party or consignee who paid for the whole container. FCL shipping is more practical when you\u2019re shipping something bulky, or if you want to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/12\/multi-car-transport-with-easyhaul\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ship multiple vehicles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1872\" src=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-EasyHaul-FCL-and-LCL-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"FCL and LCL\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-EasyHaul-FCL-and-LCL-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-EasyHaul-FCL-and-LCL-3-1000x563.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-EasyHaul-FCL-and-LCL-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-EasyHaul-FCL-and-LCL-3.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCL shipping (also known as groupage) refers to shared space in containers, booked by different customers. LCL is a good option if you\u2019re shipping a single vehicle or a small amount of cargo. This transportation mode is popular, as transport expenses are split between customers who are shipping freight together in a single container.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What Is The Difference Between FCL and LCL<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1873\" src=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-EasyHaul-FCL-and-LCL-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"FCL and LCL\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-EasyHaul-FCL-and-LCL-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-EasyHaul-FCL-and-LCL-1-1000x563.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-EasyHaul-FCL-and-LCL-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-EasyHaul-FCL-and-LCL-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FCL and LCL shipments differ according to cargo volume, security, operation speed, and handling. In the table below, we\u2019re comparing the most significant aspects of both transportation modes.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>FCL and LCL<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Cargo capacity<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FCL is more suitable for transporting bulky cargo belonging to a single owner. It is also a great way to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/01\/how-to-save-money-on-vehicle-shipping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">save money on shipping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you\u2019re transporting multiple vehicles from auto auctions like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autobidmaster.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>AutoBidMaster<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salvagebid.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Salvagebid<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCL is mainly for cargo that doesn\u2019t occupy an entire container. The main advantage is that costs are split between customers.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Operation and delivery speeds<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FCL shipping is faster since it doesn\u2019t require additional time for groupage and cargo handling. Estimated delivery times also differ a bit because ships don\u2019t call at different ports waiting for container (de)consolidation.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCL shipping requires more handling, as it has to be sorted out and grouped. Additional fees for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/04\/what-you-should-know-about-storage-during-shipping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">storage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be incurred.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Damage risk<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both FCL and LCL are safe methods for international transport. Vehicles are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/16\/understanding-how-a-car-is-loaded-into-a-container\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">placed into a container<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and strapped down to eyelets that prevent rolling and damage.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/22\/shipping-a-car-overseas-learn-more-about-customs-clearance\/\"><b>Customs Clearance<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LCL shipments are inspected more often at Customs and require more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2017\/02\/09\/documents-youll-need-to-export-your-vehicle\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">documents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (depending on the number of different shipments inside a container).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, FCL containers also undergo selective inspections even if you\u2019re shipping similar vehicles. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/22\/shipment-held-by-customs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delays at Customs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are mainly caused by missing or incorrectly filled-out documentation, so make sure you know the requirements and if your vehicle is eligible for export.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>FCL and LCL: The Difference in Prices<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1874\" src=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-EasyHaul-FCL-and-LCL-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"FCL and LCL\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-EasyHaul-FCL-and-LCL-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-EasyHaul-FCL-and-LCL-2-1000x563.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-EasyHaul-FCL-and-LCL-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Blog-EasyHaul-FCL-and-LCL-2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It really depends on what you\u2019re shipping. The price for LCL shipments is calculated by the amount of container space used and the distance. For example, delivery of a Toyota Camry to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/29\/how-to-ship-a-car-from-the-usa-to-nigeria\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nigeria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from New Jersey in a shared container would be $1,415, while shipping a Ford Mustang to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/05\/how-to-ship-a-car-from-the-usa-to-germany\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Germany<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the same port is $1,135. If you need to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/17\/tips-for-shipping-sports-classic-and-exotic-cars\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ship 4 classic cars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/25\/importing-a-car-to-the-netherlands-from-the-usa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Netherlands<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example, we can book a 40-ft container and calculate the cost for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Bottom Line<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right shipping mode for traversing oceans and borders needs thorough research, but don\u2019t fret, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/\"><b>EasyHaul<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is here to help. Enter your vehicle\u2019s VIN and choose the destination country to get an instant shipping quote. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/register\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create an account<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with us by uploading a copy of your government-issued ID or passport and entering your phone number to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/18\/how-to-register-and-order-shipping-with-easyhaul\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">place your shipping order<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Remember to double-check all the information to streamline your shipping experience. Upload a copy of the original <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salvagebid.com\/blog\/what-is-a-bill-of-sale\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bill of Sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you\u2019re using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autobidmaster.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>AutoBidMaster<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salvagebid.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Salvagebid<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shipping plugins, and don\u2019t forget to enter the consignee\u2019s information. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/contact-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> directly for more information or give us a call at <\/span><b>+ 1 (360) 776-3596 (6:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM PST, Monday to Friday)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Containerized shipping dominates world trade through its overall convenience, capacity, and affordability. This option still remains the most cost-efficient and requires less handling than RORO\/LOLO shipments. Before making sea freight arrangements with your transport company, you\u2019ll have to choose the most suitable transportation mode if you\u2019re going with containerized shipping: FCL or LCL. 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