SEA CONTAINER TRANSPORTATION (FCL/LCL)

International container transportation ensures efficient cargo transportation. Goods are often delivered across oceans and continents by sea. This type of logistics is improving and becoming more accessible every day. FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) transportation occupy a special place. Let’s look at the advantages of FCL, compare this type of delivery with LCL, and find out how to order logistics services from Euro Forwarding.

Advantages of FCL cargo transportation

FCL transportation involves the use of an entire container for your cargo. In this case, it does not matter whether you fill it completely or partially. This method of container transportation has many advantages:

1. Fast delivery. FCL cargo transportation does not require consolidation and additional sorting, which significantly speeds up the transportation process. In this case, entrepreneurs from Ukraine quickly receive their goods even from such remote locations as the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and China.
2. High security. Goods are transported in a separate container, and the number of checks and inspections is minimal. This reduces the risk of damage or loss of cargo during transportation.
3. FCL delivery does not require a large number of documents. This greatly simplifies logistics and saves time on transportation.
4. Flexibility. Full container load transport usually has more route options and is flexible in the choice of ports of departure and destination.

Euro Forwarding offers competitive rates for international FCL transport from any country in Europe and around the world. Representative offices in Poland, Slovenia, Ukraine, and the UAE enable us to quickly resolve issues at the local level.

Differences between FCL and LCL transportation

LCL transportation is suitable for small or medium-sized shipments when it does not make sense to rent an entire container. LCL delivery can be used by entrepreneurs from Ukraine — from Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Khmelnytskyi, and other cities. This is a sensible choice for those who are just starting out in international markets, transport goods in small batches, and want to save on delivery costs.

FCL transportation is used to transport large consignments of goods, as well as when you need to receive goods faster and guarantee their integrity. This option is suitable for more experienced exporters. By the way, Euro Forwarding has received many positive reviews from customers who have used FCL transportation from Europe to Ukraine and vice versa.

How to arrange FCL and LCL delivery with Euro Forwarding?

The process of arranging international cargo transportation with Euro Forwarding takes a minimum of time:

1. Request a consultation on the company’s website or arrange a personal meeting by calling us.
2. Provide us with the necessary information about the cargo: weight, volume, characteristics, points of departure and destination.
3. We will calculate the cost of delivery and offer the best type of transport — sea, air or land.
4. We sign the contract and agree on payment.
5. You will get access to the cargo tracking system and will be able to track its location in the port or at other points along the route.

We provide a full range of logistics services, including delivery of goods to your city, warehousing services, etc. Our offices are also located abroad in countries such as Poland, Slovenia, and the United Arab Emirates. Trust the professionals at Euro Forwarding and get a reliable logistics partner who always has your best interests at heart! Contact us to calculate your shipping costs now! If you enjoyed working with us, please leave a review.