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LCL (Less than Container Load)

A shipment that doesn't fill an entire container and is consolidated with other shipments. Cost is calculated by volume (CBM) rather than per container.

Related terms

FCL (Full Container Load)ConsolidationCBM (Cubic Meter)
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