Ocean FCL
Ocean FCL
FCL stands for 'Full Container Load.' It is a term used in the shipping and logistics industry to denote a type of ocean freight service where an entire shipping container is dedicated to one customer's goods. In FCL shipping, the entire container, whether it's a 20-foot, 40-foot, or another size, is exclusively used to transport cargo belonging to a single shipper.
Overall, FCL shipping offers reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness for shipping large quantities of goods across long distances via ocean freight. It's commonly used by businesses for transporting goods internationally
FCL Features
Exclusive Use
In FCL shipping, the entire container is exclusively used by one shipper, meaning that all the goods in the container belong to the same entity.
Container Sizes
FCL shipments are available in various container sizes, the most common being 20-foot (TEU), 40-foot (FEU), and 40-foot high cube (FEU HC).
Flexibility
FCL shipping offers flexibility in terms of the type and quantity of goods being shipped. Customers can load the container to its full capacity or partially fill it according to their needs.