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LCL (less than container load) — definition
LCL means your cargo shares a container. Charged on the greater of volume (CBM) or weight, usually with a minimum.
Why it matters when comparing China freight rates
Published lane medians are ocean freight only. LCL affects the total landed cost, so confirm how it is treated in each quote before comparing numbers.
See it in practice
Browse lane medians or run a live rate search to see how quotes on the same lane differ once charges like this are included or excluded.