Full Container Load (FCL)

FCL means your cargo occupies a full container (20', 40' or 40' HC). You pay for the whole container regardless of fill. FCL is best when you have enough volume, want cargo isolation, or need predictable transit times with no consolidation stops.

Less than Container Load (LCL)

LCL means your cargo shares a container with other shippers' goods. You pay per cubic metre (CBM) or per tonne. LCL is economical for smaller volumes but adds consolidation and deconsolidation time at origin and destination.

How to choose

  • Volume — above roughly 10–15 CBM, FCL often costs less than LCL.
  • Speed — FCL is faster, with no consolidation/deconsolidation handling.
  • Cargo safety — FCL reduces handling and mixed-cargo risk.
  • Flexibility — LCL lets you ship smaller volumes on demand without waiting to fill a container.

WGSA container services

WGSA books both FCL and LCL with global carriers, manages consolidation at origin and delivery at destination, and advises on the most cost-effective option for your cargo.