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LCL transports
LCL transports
LCL stands for Less Than Container Load in logistics. This form of transport could also be called “container sharing,” as retailers or e-commerce traders who book a LCL transport share a container with other customers.
Advantages of LCL Transport: More Flexibility and Cost Savings
Traders should consider LCL transport when the quantity of goods ordered is too small to fill a 40-foot freight container (FCL = Full Container Load), or when replenishment is urgently needed but the supplier can only deliver part of the ordered quantity. LCL transport is also useful when it is not clear whether an article can be sold in the usual quantity in specific situations, therefore, it may make sense to order a smaller stock and use LCL transport.

An LCL transport is not only an alternative in case of uncertain sales volumes or supply bottlenecks, it also allows retailers to limit expensive stock-keeping. In fact, many e-commerce merchants have only limited storage space available, in such cases, it is often more cost-effective to order a smaller number of items and reorder them as needed.

Manage Risks and Maximize Opportunities with LCL Transport

The different ways of transport entail risks, but also opportunities.

For retailers and e-commerce traders, this means optimizing the order management process and considering how much storage space is available.

In addition, it’s necessary to calculate which quantities of goods are needed, when they are needed to coordinate this with the suppliers.

In order to minimize costs, you also need to look at when the desired freight route is most favorable and whether it’s worth organizing an FCL transport or whether an LCL transport makes more sense.