Full Container Load (FCL) is the ideal shipping method for businesses with a substantial amount of goods to transport. Contrary to its name, FCL does not require filling the container entirely, allowing for cost-effective usage of space.

 

Our team of specialists is available to guide you in determining whether FCL transportation or the alternative of LCL Shipping (Less than Container Load) is the more financially efficient choice for your specific needs.

 

The most commonly used container sizes are:

- 20-foot container: 20' long x 8' wide x 8 ½' high externally (approximately 6.1m x 2.4m x 2.6m)

- 40-foot container: 40' long x 8' wide x 8 ½' high externally (approximately 12.2m x 2.4m x 2.6m)

 

An increasingly popular choice among bulk shippers is the Hi-Cube 40-foot container, which provides an additional height of 9 ½'. Refrigerated containers are also available, offering a wider width of 2.6m.

 

As a general guideline, if you have 12 pallets or more, FCL freight is likely to be the more advantageous solution for your shipping requirements.