Definitions for "Less than Container Load"
Abbreviation: LCL A general reference for identifying cargo in any quantity intended for carriage in a container, where the Carrier is responsible for packing and/or unpacking the container. For operational purposes a LCL (Less than full container load) container is considered a container in which multiple consignments or parts thereof are shipped.
1. A container loaded and unloaded for account and at the risk of the carrier. 2. A less than (full) container load container (FCL) is considered, for operational purposes, a container in which more than one consignment or parts of it are shipped. The container is stuffed and stripped under the responsibility and for account of the carrier and cargo can be added under special circumstances.
Abbreviation: LCL A general reference to identify cargo in any quantity intended for carriage in a container, where goods are received from more than one shipper and to deliver to one or more receivers. For operational: a LCL (Less than full container load) container is considered a container in which multiple consignments or parts thereof are shipped.