WHY TRUST US FOR YOUR LCL SHIPMENTS?
LCL, meaning ‘Less-than Container Load,’ can play a vital role in the supply chain of all importing businesses, especially SMEs. When you don’t have enough cargo for an FCL – Full Container Load – we offer you the option of co-loading your goods with other shippers in our consolidated containers.
Keeping Control and Tracking Your Goods
A problem that all importers find unsettling is when they lose control – or lose track – of their cargo in transit, and this is more of a threat for LCL than FCL shipments. Sometimes your shipper will want to nominate their own forwarder, especially if the freight is included in the cost of the goods, and pre-paid by them.
For LCL, our recommendation is that you have your goods sent ‘freight collect’ and insist on nominating Colless Young as your logistics provider. That way, we take care of the process right from the shipper’s door and monitor movement all along the way, allowing you to keep track of its progress at any time.
Consistent LCL Availability and Access:
With our extensive network of agents right around the globe, we have our own consolidated shipping containers, with regular frequency – often weekly – originating from many of the major overseas ports. Should your cargo be coming from an unusual or out-of-the-way part of the world where we don’t pack our own containers, we co-load with one of our friendly third-party service provides, while maintaining control and tracking at all times.
Cost-Efficiency
By consolidating multiple shipments into a single container, LCL allows us to optimise costs and offer you competitive pricing. As a well-established international forwarder, Colless Young has built up high cargo volumes over several decades, which translates to significant savings for you when sharing container space with other importers.
Faster Shipping Times
Quick despatch times are a hallmark of successful LCL operations. Maintaining good relationships with all the major containership operators, we are always able to choose the most suitable vessels and sailing times. This ensures goods are consolidated swiftly, promising faster delivery windows and keeping you informed while your goods are in transit.
Reliable Deliveries
You need a supply chain solution you can depend on to monitor the flow of your stock and fulfil your customers’ requirements. LCL logistics, when handled expertly by Colless Young, ensures this reliability. With predictable lead times and schedules, you can ensure the seamless movement of cargo and consistency of stock-flow. Our experienced team maintains communications with you throughout the process, so that you are always in control.
For up-to-date information about LCL cargo, talk to us here at Colless Young. As Customs Brokers and International Freight Forwarders, we offer you correct, professional advice on all your import and export freight, by air or sea.
Contact Andrew, email enq@collessyoung.com.au Tel: +61 7 3890 0800.
