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Ship goods via sea freight and pay for the space you use inside the LCL container
LCL shipping via sea freight
LCL shipping, also known as groupage transport, refers to goods that are grouped but dispatched by several different companies within the same load. You may not always need the entire space of a container, and the good news is that you don’t need to pay for it.
Our LCL shipping experts will take care of your small volume cargo by placing it next to other shipments, and ensuring that the departure is made on time. At DFDS, we go the extra mile to make sure that our LCL shipping services provide reliability, flexibility, transparency, and satisfaction to our customers.
Why choose DFDS for LCL or groupage transport?
At DFDS, we have created our LCL services to simplify your logistics needs, and to offer you a competitive door-to-door cost. When it comes to shipping LCL we have the best solutions.
Benefit from our unique network of 24 ferry routes, 55 ferries, 8 port terminals, 9,000 trailer and container units, and 8,000+ local ferry and logistics experts across Europe and Türkiye. With such an extensive network, you can rest assured that your LCL freight will reach its destination on time.
Track and trace your LCL shipment with DFDS Direct
At DFDS we offer digital solutions for your LCL shipments. Get real-time data and insights into where your shipment is and at what hour it will arrive at its destination.
DFDS Direct is a booking tool for small and medium-sized businesses that offers you full control over your door-to-door logistics process. By placing essential logistics functions on one streamlined platform DFDS Direct provides the best efficiency in logistics management.
FAQs about LCL shipping
LCL or less than container load refers to the fact that the client’s goods are not enough to fill an entire container, therefore they are placed next to other client’s goods in one container. LCL containers are then taken out of the consolidation point and moved to the port of export.
LCL is not as secure as FCL. The risk of damage is lower when it comes to FCL, as well as theft or loss because it requires less handling compared to the products shipped via LCL.
LCL freight rates depend on the route and they usually change. We recommend you fill up our form and let us know the dimensions of your LCL shipment in as much detail as possible, as well as your desired dates so that we can provide you with the best price possible.
Normally, LCL is cheaper because it charges by weight measure, whereas FCL charges you a flat rate for the container, no matter the size of your goods.