LCL – Less than Container Load

At DSV, an LCL shipment does not just stand for 'Less than Container Load' or simply groupage. For us, this term means much more. Our LCL services make global shipping of smaller volume cargo simple, reliable, and extremely efficient. This will be useful when FCL - Full Container Load is not an option because you simply do not need a whole container for your cargo. This way you will be able to ensure continuous shipping frequency and smooth supply chains.

With our direct weekly departures, worldwide stable network as well as our expert global Container Freight Station (CFS) teams that consolidate your cargo and take care of pre- and post-transportation, this is the streamlined and cost-efficient solution that ensures you to still get the full benefits of sea freight.

With more than 450 direct weekly LCL freight services worldwide and nearly 30,000 direct port connections, our LCL services offer guaranteed global coverage. You can be confident that wherever you send your freight, it will arrive when you need it.

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Advantages of LCL 

• Professional handling of your cargo throughout the entire route
• Complete transparency from booking to delivery
• Worldwide coverage fixed sailings and optimised routes ensure the most efficient lead times
• Fully online process for booking your shipment, track & trace, reporting and invoicing

LCL operating model

Suitable for all

Our LCL services are applicable to all sectors. Whether automotive, healthcare, retail, technology, or anything else, we offer the customised solution for your needs. In doing so, we are not bound by volume or turnover threshold and are therefore suitable for companies of all sizes, from the one-man shop to the global corporations.

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