LCL( Less than Container Load）: LCL shipping is suitable for small quantities of goods that do not fill a full container. Multiple customers share one container and are charged based on volume or weight.
FCL( Full Container Load): FCL suitable for orders with large quantities of goods. The customer has exclusive use of the entire container, which usually leads to higher efficiency and better cost control.
Attention:When choosing between FCL or LCL, apart from the volume of goods, other factors such as the cost at the destination port, the nature of the goods, and the customer’s requirements should also be taken into consideration.
The three most commonly used container types in general cargo transportation are as follows, and their external and internal dimensions need to be memorized:
20-foot Container (20’GP)
Outside: 6.096m x 2.438m x 2.591m
Inside: about 5.69m x 2.15m x 2.19m
Door opening size :about 2.28m x 2.25m
40-foot Container (40’GP)
Outside: 12.192m x 2.438m x 2.591m
Inside: about 11.89m x 2.15m x 2.19m
Door opening size :about 2.28m x 2.25m
40-foot high Container (40’HQ)
Outside: 12.192m x 2.438m x 2.896m
Inside: about 11.89m x 2.15m x 2.49m
Door opening size :about 2.28m x 2.56m
The weight limit for the cabinet includes both the weight limit of the cabinet body and the requirements of the shipping company or the road limit in the destination country. In actual operation, the stricter limit shall be followed.
20’GP:
Actual load capacity:It is generally recommended not to exceed 28 tons (but be aware that many shipping companies have a limit of around 21 tons).
Shipping gross weight: Common range 17.5 – 26.5 tons
Internal volume: Approximately 28 cubic meters
40’GP:
Actual load capacity:It is generally recommended not to exceed 28 tons .
Shipping gross weight: Common range 22-26 tons
Internal volume: Approximately 58 cubic meters
40’HQ:
Actual load capacity:It is generally recommended not to exceed 28 tons .
Shipping gross weight: Common range 22-26 tons
Internal volume: Approximately 68 cubic meters
