LCL consol – how it benefits businesses
What is LCL?LCL or Less Container Load, also known as Groupage, is a mode of sea freight shipment. When a shipper does not have enough consignment to fill up a single container, it’s called a Less container load. In such instances, the freight forwarder will consolidate LCL shipments to the same destination in a single container.How does it work?Some of our customers frequently use this feature in MyHubPlus to consolidate their LCL shipment to a full container console, resulting in cost savings. In LCL shipments, timings are crucial and based on the schedule of the buyer, who has complete control of the shipment and can hold consignments for the console; hence, all the shipments going to the same destination can be shipped together.One of our customers in Australia deals in fashion brands and has more than 60 showrooms across the country. Being into fashion, the company explores different fashion trends from various countries, and hence, it has multiple orders, resulting in multiple shipments. Though there are numerous orders from various suppliers, they are not big enough to fill a container. Hence, all are grouped or consoled to make an FCL as the final delivery destination is the same, reducing LCL shipments.Benefits of opting for LCLLower ratesThe most impactful advantage is the reduction in the cost. With LCL mode, suppliers will pay for the space they are utilising in a container.Better schedulingWith LCL, time management becomes easy. The stakeholders get timely notification of the shipping process on the movement of consignment from pick-up, transit and final delivery.More time to focus on businessWith less time spent tracking and scheduling shipments, one gets more time to focus on the business.The advantages of LCL are lower costs, efficient service, and customer satisfaction, as customers can expect timely delivery of their orders from across the globe. LCL is a customised service that suits all customers looking for small deliveries from different origins but to the same destination.
