What is LCL?

In the logistics industry, the term LCL or Less than Container Load is commonly used to describe a shipment that does not fill the entire container.

In other words, LCL allows the shipment of smaller quantities of goods without the need to rent a full container.

LCL serves as an efficient solution for companies or individuals looking to optimize shipping costs while also improving operational efficiency. This is especially helpful for small businesses that want to send products directly to customers without having to pay for a full container.

3 Benefits of LCL Shipping

Cost savings

By sharing container space with other shipments, the shipping cost becomes more affordable compared to renting a full container for goods that don’t fill.

Flexibility in shipping

LCL offers greater flexibility when it comes to the volume of goods being shipped. Shippers can adjust the quantity of goods they send without worrying about unused or excess container space. This solution is ideal for small and medium businesses with changing or flexible shipping needs.

Access to international markets

By using LCL services, companies can reach global markets at a more affordable cost. This helps businesses expand without facing the burden of high shipping costs.

Hassle-Free shipping experience

Many LCL service providers offer door-to-door shipping options, making the logistics process easy for both the sender and reciever.

Challenges of LCL Shipping

Although LCL offers many benefits, it also comes with its own set of challenges. One of them is longer delivery time, as the package needs to be collected and consolidated with shipments from other senders before being sent to the final destination.

However, the benefits of this service are usually greater than the challenges, depending on the logistic provider used.

SELOG: Trusted Logistics Service Provider

One logistics provider that offers LCL service is SELOG, a business line of PT Serasi Autoraya (SERA), which is also part of the Astra Group.

With 20 years of experience in the logistics industry, SELOGprovides complete end-to-end logistics services, including Trucking, Shipping, Freight forwarding, Warehousing, and Project Cargo.

SELOG’s services are supported by cutting-edge digital technology Astra Fleet Management Solution (AstraFMS), which makes customers’ business easier, more effective, and more efficient.

With AstraFMS technology, SELOG provides comprehensive IT-based solutions for transportation management in Indonesia.

For more information about SELOG’s services, visit www.selog.astra.co.id or contact (021) 26605333.