FCL

Business & Finance abbreviation · Logistics, Supply Chain & Trade

FCL
Stands forFull container load
CategoriesBusiness & Finance

FCL stands for Full container load, a logistics, supply chain & trade abbreviation also used in transportation.

Ocean freight booking in which one shipper uses an entire container, packing it at origin and having it delivered sealed to the consignee.

Example: Once our orders reach about 15 cubic meters, FCL becomes cheaper than LCL.

Usage notes

FCL is priced per container regardless of how full it is. Containers are typically packed at the shipper's facility and sealed, reducing handling and theft risk compared with LCL.

More logistics, supply chain & trade abbreviations

  • ETD – Estimated time of departure
  • EXW – Ex Works
  • FAK – Freight all kinds
  • FAS – Free Alongside Ship
  • FC – Fulfillment center
  • FCA – Free Carrier
  • FEFO – First expired, first out
  • FEU – Forty-foot equivalent unit
  • FF – Freight forwarder
  • FOB – Free on Board
  • FTL – Full truckload
  • FTZ – Foreign-trade zone

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