--- title: "LCL Freight Shipping" description: "Ship any amount of goods across the ocean with Less than Container load shipping solutions from Flexport, including OceanMatch." language: en canonical: https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/products/less-than-container/ lifecycle: live --- # LCL Freight Shipping ## Ship any amount. The flexibility is huge. Your products must get through. So load your key SKUs onto Flexport's Ocean Consolidation Network where technology adds visibility and control to every handoff. [Get Started](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/get-started/) ## Less-than-container shipping without the tradeoffs **Only pay for the space you use** — Don't wait to fill a full container. Only pay for the space you need and never lose track of your cargo, thanks to our robust less-than-container (LCL) network managed on the Flexport Platform. **Reliable and roll resistant** — With over 300 lanes and origin-to-destination coverage all managed on the Flexport Platform, you can find a reliable LCL option that meets your budget, schedule, and expectations. **More port congestion proof** — Consolidated shipments managed by Flexport are rarely subject to demurrage, detention, additional chassis days, or empty return delays, and are less sensitive to chassis shortages. ## More service options, fewer limits More options make Flexport LCL the right choice for companies of all sizes. With access to more sailings, you can pick the service that's best for you. Our warehouses, technology, and carrier relationships create higher flexibility and much-higher levels of reliability, so you can make decisions with confidence. Available on 300+ lanes globally, Flexport's flagship standard service gives you great flexibility, while expedited service turns up the speed, and buyers consol can streamline the process even further. ![Illustration of a central container routed by dashed lines to three cargo ships and an office building](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ynj1yl20/development/a050255d12194e516b20fb30275b8e071fe696ab-1561x1351.png) ## Max out container space, reduce transportation emissions Your customers care about sustainability—so should you. See your emissions footprint per shipment directly on the Flexport Platform. Flexport offsets our ocean consolidation services, like LCL and OceanMatch, on your behalf at no cost to you. ![Flexport Platform carbon emissions bar chart comparing Ocean LCL, Ocean FCL, and Truck](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ynj1yl20/development/62947b08a1eecfb671329ace0ca74254c8f5c5ec-1728x1494.jpg) [Learn More](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/get-started/) ## Measurable savings, from cost to carbon **35%** — Cost per container OceanMatch can save, with minimal risk of damages, customs delays, and other handling, all powered by the Flexport Platform. **5 days** — Transit time an OceanMatch pilot saved shippers on the Transpacific Eastbound trade lane in Q4 2018, versus traditional LCL. **50K** — Tonnes of CO₂e Flexport has offset through its ocean consolidation services since 2018 — equal to the carbon sequestered by over 60,000 acres of forest. ## Outside of the box solutions that work Through the Flexport Platform, we match unused space in your container with other Flexport cargo. Flexport's unique OceanMatch service saves you costs and improves container utilization without compromising on speed. ## Manage your supply chain end to end ### Tag urgent SKUs and empower suppliers to do the rest Collaborate with suppliers on the Flexport Platform to prioritize your most important products for container loading and build-up at our owned and operated origin warehouses. ![Flexport Platform supplier view prompting a response to a new order](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ynj1yl20/development/a3ba5a9a6e1e3c71bd7c4ad0a0692b5ae1c62659-1728x1494.jpg) ### Give suppliers booking control The Flexport Platform lets suppliers manage bookings, even for consolidations, so they can book door-to-door or based on the terms of the order. Pre-filled booking forms make it easy. ![Flexport Platform create-booking panel selecting freight method, shipment type, and container type](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ynj1yl20/development/c3cf58a5fd934fad6f542dd8d788e5790d7bb624-1728x1494.jpg) ### Better milestone tracking, greater confidence Place your booking and see your shipment at every step. Track all milestones on our Platform, including consolidation and deconsolidation at Flexport warehouses where our team manages every detail. ![Flexport Platform shipment tracking card showing milestones from departed Hong Kong on a route map](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ynj1yl20/development/5f71a28e02711ff3866e93aa62f21ddbfbcf4808-1728x1494.jpg) ### Under a 10% customs inspection rate Less than 3% of our ocean consolidation boxes are selected for customs inspections—the result of a rigorous client onboarding process and tight controls over every shipment, safeguarding against Dangerous Goods or other irregularities. ![Flexport Platform documents panel with a customs-cleared milestone and completed shipping documents](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ynj1yl20/development/64ff1aac28bbb2d548502fc12f1dcdced09111f8-1728x1494.jpg) ### Expedited unloading for on-time deliveries Trucking partners can communicate directly with your warehouse about deliveries on the Flexport Platform. Milestones update automatically for less friction at the finish line. ![Flexport Platform schedule-delivery panel proposing warehouse appointment times on a route map](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ynj1yl20/development/a9c2781fea327fa18e338cd73f9046468174421c-1728x1494.jpg) ## Real-world reporting for real-world impact Want to sign sales contracts now? Then you need to know what's in transit. Schedule customized inbound shipment reports to keep you and your receiving warehouse on the same page, making delivery dates to end customers more reliable. ## Put your supply chain at the center of business operations Communicate with your team about key trends, using Flexport's analytics. With tons of data that's easy to read, insights arise and supply chain strategy takes shape. ![Flexport Platform transit-time-by-lane report with segmented duration bars per trade lane](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ynj1yl20/development/b2bcd3cccc1bf6d075b6a7194cb2ca2e2aa2d75d-1728x1494.jpg) ## Join thousands of leading brands on Flexport - American Metalcraft - Globe Electric - aden+anais ## Ready to get started? Talk to a supply chain solutions expert and see the Flexport Platform in action. ## Frequently asked questions ### Should I ship LCL or FCL? Should you wait to ship a full-container load (FCL) or ship a less-than-container load (LCL) now. FCL can be faster and, if you have sufficient cargo, more cost effective. See [this primer](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/help/lcl-vs-fcl/) for more info. But when ocean space is unusually tight, [LCL can prove more reliable](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/blog/restock-before-you-run-out-smaller-shipments-could-move-crucial-skus/). ### Does Flexport LCL have volume or weight minimums? No, we have a reasonable minimum charge, so there are no minimum volume or weight requirements when shipping your goods with Flexport. ### Is Standard LCL your only LCL service? Far from it. We offer [multiple service levels](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/help/flexport-lcl-service/) with different transit times, including Standard, Express, Premium, LCLPriority and OceanMatch. ### Can you help me reduce my carbon footprint? Yes, all Flexport LCL shipments are already offset, at no additional cost to you. Learn more about how to [offset carbon emissions](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/help/) and reduce corporate environmental impact. ## Take your digital flow further **Ocean freight** Cross the ocean reliably, thanks to oceans of data. [Learn more](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/products/ocean-freight/) **Climate** Solutions tailored to your decarbonization goals. [Learn More](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/products/climate/) **Flexport Platform** Ship to and from anywhere in just a few clicks. [Learn More](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/products/flexport-platform/) **Customs** Clear goods quickly. Use the data for strategy. [Learn more](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/products/customs/) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/products/less-than-container/](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/products/less-than-container/) for AI/LLM consumption.*