Full Container Load or FCL is a term describing a shipment which occupies one or more complete shipping (20 or 40-foot) container(s). The container contains goods owned by the Shipper or Consignee only. In general, freight cost of a Full Container Load are lower than an equivalent weight of loose (Break Bulk) or LCL cargo.
Compare to: Bulk, CEP, LCL, FTL, LTL.
Full Container Load Load type 1 1 Load, Full, Container, Logistics, Transport, Supply Chain, Shipping Mode, Mode of Transportation A shipment which occupies one or more complete shipping (20 or 40-foot) container(s)