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If you are shipping via ocean, you will select either LCL or FCL when you request a quote. 

Flexport quote request Overview step with Ocean Freight selected and the LCL/FCL Shipment Type toggle highlighted in red, FCL chosen.

Select LCL if you have a shipment coming from multiple suppliers.

Select LCL if you have a shipment going to multiple final destinations.

Select LCL if your shipment is less than 17 cbm.

Select FCL and 20 ft container if your shipment is:

greater than or equal to 17 cbm coming from one supplier 

  • going to one final destination

 

Select FCL and 40 ft container if your shipment is:

greater than 27 cbm coming from one supplier 

  • going to one final destination

 

Select FCL and 40 ft HC container if your shipment is:

greater than 57 cbm coming from one supplier 

  • going to one final destination

 

Select FCL and 45 ft HC container if your shipment is:

greater than 64 cbm coming from one supplier 

  • going to one final destination