| | FCL | LCL |
| :—————- | :———————– | :——————- |
| Best for | Bulk orders, heavy cargo | First trial orders |
| Container | 20GP/40GP/40HQ | Min ~1 CBM or 200 kg |
| Booking | 3-5 days | 5-7 days |
| Ocean transit | 18-38 days | 20-42 days |
| Per-unit cost | Lower | Higher |
Terms: FOB (buyer arranges freight) DDP (door-to-door, quote on request)
Documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, Certificate of Origin, Quality Report
Insurance: FOB: buyer arranges. Strongly recommended for all shipments, especially LCL.
Tracking: B/L number within 3 days of departure. Weekly updates.
