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ITRODUCTION TO LCL Because there are different shippers in a box put together, so it is called LCL. This situation is used when the consignor's consignment quantity is not enough to fill the whole case. The classification, arrangement, centralization, packing (unpacking) and delivery of LCL cargo are carried out at the carrier terminal container freight terminal or inland container transfer station. LCL is the relative term for a whole carton, referring to a small bill of goods that is less than one carton full. Such goods are usually collected by the carrier separately and concentrated at a container terminal or inland station, and then two or more tickets are assembled in one container. The goods should also be unpacked and delivered separately at the container freight station or inland station for the purpose. For this kind of goods, the carrier shall bear the packing and unpacking operation, and the charge for packing and unpacking shall still be charged to the consignor. The carrier's responsibility for LCL is basically the same as that of traditional groceries. LCL can be divided into direct or transfer, which means that the goods in the LCL container are loaded and unloaded at the same port, and the goods are not unpacked before they arrive at the port of destination, that is, the goods are at the same port of discharge. This kind of LCL service period is short, convenient and fast, generally have the strength of the LCL company will provide only this kind of service. Transfer means that goods in the container that are not at the same port of destination need to be unloaded or transshipped halfway through the container.This kind of goods due to different ports of destination, long waiting time and other factors, so the shipping period is longer, and even the freight is on the high side. Handover mode of container LCL transportation. Door to door (Door to Door); Door to Container Freight Terminal (Door to CFS); Door to container yard (Door to CY); Container freight station to door (CFS to Door); Container Freight Station to Container Freight Station (CFS to CFS); Container freight station to container yard (CFS to CY); Container yard to door (CY to Door); Container yard to container freight station (CY to CFS); Container yard to container yard (CY to CY). With the rapid development of international trade and the continuous extension of transport services, the terms of container transport will continue to expand to meet a variety of customer needs. Transportation link. Inland transport; Loading and unloading of container freight station at loading and unloading port; Handling of container terminals at loading and unloading ports; Loading and unloading container vehicles; sea transport. |
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Operation flow: Inquiry quotation-order arrangement booking-delivery notice to customer-customer delivery to CFS warehouse, confirmation weight ruler-CFS container yard arranging cargo packing-shipping manifest, Shipment arrival report-goods import and export declaration, inspection declaration / bill of lading confirmation-waiting for departure after release-cost confirmation and payment signing bill of lading after departure-before and after arrival of the goods, Prepare the appropriate bill of lading and corresponding manifest data-container cargo is unloaded into the terminal yard and uniformly transferred to CFS container freight terminal to make customs declaration documents according to the situation of the goods (customs declaration). The documents are consistent with the manifest data) customs declaration and payment of tax-release and pick-up of the goods. |
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Note: 1. LCL generally cannot accept the appointment of a specific shipping company. The shipping company only accepts the booking of the whole carton, but not the LCL directly. Almost all LCL cargo is centralized through the forwarder. Centralized distribution "to achieve transport. Due to the limitations of the supply of goods, general freight forwarders can only focus on booking spaces from several shipping companies, and rarely meet the needs of designated shipping companies. Therefore, when dealing with LCL cargo, try not to accept designated shipping companies. So as not to fail to meet the requirements at the time of shipment. 2. When negotiating a transaction with customers, special attention should be paid to the relevant terms of transportation, so as not to find that the terms of transportation cannot be met when the letter of credit is opened. In daily operations, we often encounter bills of lading that LCL does not accept freight forwarders, because shipping companies do not directly accept LCL booking, and shipping companies' maritime bills of lading are issued to forwarders. And by the forwarder to issue HOUSE B to the shipper, if L does not accept forwarder B, then there is no choice in the actual transportation, which will cause L discrepancies. 3. The billing tons of LCL goods strive to be accurate. Before delivery, the factory should be required to measure the weight and size of the goods as accurately as possible. When the goods are delivered to the warehouse designated by the forwarder for storage, the warehouse will generally re-measure, and will take the size and weight of the re-measurement as the charge standard. If the factory changes the packaging, it should be asked to notify the factory in a timely manner. When the goods arrive at the forwarder's warehouse, the information will be fed back through the forwarder. The time is often very tight, and then change the customs declaration documents, it is easy to delay the customs declaration. Or the generation of urgent customs declaration fees and port charges, and so on. 4. For LCL goods that are relatively remote on some routes and ports, and where customers propose to deliver LCL goods to inland points, it is best to consult before signing the contract.Confirm that shipping companies and forwarders can undertake the delivery of these remote ports, inland points and related fees before signing the contract. 5. Local customs will focus on the inspection of commodities that are sensitive and protected by trademark property rights. 6. There is no charge at the port of departure of the LCL route, or even refund the freight, and then collect all the charges at the port of destination for exchange fees, unpacking fees, and various charges. If it is a long-term customer, it is not recommended to retire, even if it does, it should also inform the consignor of the details of the charges at the port of destination and let him choose for himself. |
