FCL gives one shipper use of a container. LCL combines multiple shipments. LCL may look cheaper at lower volume, but destination handling can be more complex.
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Look at origin handling, ocean linehaul, destination CFS/deconsolidation, customs, local delivery and storage exposure. Do not compare only the base ocean rate.
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