Consolidated Shipment (LCL)
Grouping cargo from multiple independent buyers into a single transport vehicle along a shared route.
Term Definition
A consolidated shipment (LCL) brings together goods from various clients at a centralized warehouse before dispatch. All consignments share space within one long-haul truck or container travelling to the same destination hub. This structure enables each importer to pay only for the exact space occupied without chartering an entire vehicle.
Usage Example
«Three sellers consolidated their inventory shipments into one line-haul truck from Guangzhou, splitting overall freight expenses.»
What we do
We assemble consolidated shipments at our Guangzhou warehouse, operating continuously.
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Other terms in this category
Cargo (Consolidated Freight)
A commercial freight method for consolidated shipments from China, billed by actual weight or volume.
Cargo Density
The ratio of physical shipment weight to total volume measured in cubic meters (kg/m³).
Volumetric Weight
A calculated dimensional metric used by freight carriers to compare package volume against physical mass.
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