Which is better: LCL or FCL?
LCL and FCL are both great shipping modes – either of them being better for you depends on what you are shipping and what your needs are. LCL is great for smaller shipments, but sometimes it is worth paying for FCL even if you don’t have enough cargo to fill it. So once a shipment reaches a certain size, an entire container could be a better choice as for a slightly higher price, you will get the benefits of shipping FCL which includes faster transit time.
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