Choosing between FCL and LCL
If your order fills most of a 20 or 40 foot container, FCL is usually cheaper per unit and faster, because the container is sealed at origin and not handled again until it reaches you. For smaller loads, LCL lets you pay for the space you use, shared with other shippers.
The San Pedro Bay ports handle more Asia trade than any other US gateway, so sailings from China are frequent and competitive. We compare sailings and rates, book the space, file the ISF on time, clear the entry, and arrange drayage and delivery. When LCL volumes grow, we tell you when a full container becomes the better deal.
What’s included
- FCL: 20 ft, 40 ft, and 40 ft high cube
- LCL consolidated shipping from our China warehouse
- ISF 10+2 filed on time
- Customs entry, duty, and release
- Drayage and final delivery
- Container unloading and palletizing where needed
How it works
- Share the load. Carton count, weight, CBM, and the supplier port.
- We book. We compare sailings and lock in space.
- We track and file. ISF and entry filed while the cargo is at sea.
- Delivered. Cleared on arrival and trucked to your door.
Built for businesses that import on a schedule
We work with brands, Amazon sellers, wholesalers, retailers, and manufacturers that bring in shipments regularly, most often from China. That is where our door-to-door service pays off: we plan the freight, clear customs, and deliver, shipment after shipment. See who we work with.
What to include for an accurate quote
The more of this you share, the faster we can price it. Quotes are for businesses with recurring shipments.
- Origin: supplier or factory city and country
- Destination: delivery city and ZIP code
- Product: what it is, and the HS code if you have it
- Quantity: units and number of cartons or pallets
- Weight: total gross weight
- Size: carton dimensions or total volume in CBM
- Shipping method: ocean FCL, ocean LCL, air, or express
- How often you ship: monthly, quarterly, or your next few orders