LCL

LCL stands for "Less than Container Load." It is a shipping and logistics term that refers to a shipment that does not fill an entire shipping container. In LCL shipping, multiple shipments from different shippers are consolidated into a single container. This allows smaller shipments to share the cost of transportation and is a cost-effective option for those who don't have enough goods to warrant a full container. The container is opened and the individual shipments are separated upon arrival at the destination port or terminal.