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LCL Shipping | Groupage [Less Than Container Load – FULL GUIDE]

All shippers reach a certain point in the shipping process where they must take a decision about which type of container to use, what are the inner dimensions of the container and what could be the integration center. Well, at that point , they definitely realize  it's the moment to make the decision about LCL transport as a way to ensure their shipment.

If you fall into this category and happens to ship a small amount of goods, check this article to see all of your LCL shipments details and procedures. This guide details what you need to know about costs, time, comparisons with other shipping methods, and more.

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Shipping fees, Everything you need to know
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Shipping fees, Everything you need to know

Consider receiving your shipment's invoice and seeing a bigger amount than you anticipated. A few additional fees have been added to your order for some reason. You either get that familiar sinking feeling, or you get angry. The truth is that there are several fees that shippers may not be aware of when booking cargo. In the long run, these fees might pile up, resulting in greater overall expenditures and, inevitably, dissatisfied clients. However, if you are aware of these potential fees when you are planning your logistics, you will have a far lower risk of finding unexpected costs in your final freight shipping bill.

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FI The Impacts of the Covid Pandemic on Shipping from China
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The Impacts of the Covid Pandemic on Shipping from China

Mostly with international shipping at the front line of trade and reliant on transportation and human interaction, the outbreak of COVID-19 has had a material impact on the shipping industry, both directly and indirectly. The activities of freight forwarders and related businesses, such as terminals and ports, have been hampered as a result of personnel being advised not to travel or report to work. Increased demand for goods and raw materials, and thus the need for shipment, has resulted in higher freight rates. The relatively positive performance of overall average trade, however, masks significant differences across products, economic sectors, and trading relationships. The early 2020 trade collapse did not affect all products equally. Business impacts on specific products, services, and trading partners present a very different picture, as well as created pressures on specific sectors and supply chains that were much more pronounced.

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