Less Than Container Load (LCL) shipping refers to a logistics method where a shipment is too small to fill an entire shipping container, so it shares space with goods from other shippers. In this type of arrangement, multiple smaller shipments are consolidated into a single container, making it a cost-effective solution for companies that don’t have enough freight to fill a full container. For beverage companies, LCL is an efficient option for shipping smaller quantities of drinks, such as cases of bottled beverages, without paying for the full container space. LCL shipping reduces costs and optimizes freight transportation.
See Less-than-Truckload Freight (LTL).