Less than Container Load

GPTKB entity

Statements (20)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Shipping term
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:LCL
gptkbp:commonContainerType 20-foot container
40-foot container
gptkbp:contrastsWith Full Container Load
gptkbp:handles Freight forwarder
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Less than Container Load
gptkbp:involves Consolidation of shipments
gptkbp:mayIncrease Handling time
Risk of damage
gptkbp:meaning Cargo that does not fill a standard shipping container
gptkbp:reduces Shipping cost for small loads
gptkbp:relatedTo Break bulk cargo
Groupage
gptkbp:requires Cargo consolidation
gptkbp:result Shared container space
gptkbp:usedBy Small and medium-sized shippers
gptkbp:usedIn International shipping
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Container_Freight_Station
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8