FCL means "Full Container Load. It is an international ISO standard and consists of shipping an entire container of 20 or 40 feet.

Features

Shipment of an entire container of goods guarantees the cheapest possible price (per cubic meter of imported goods)
In this case it is possible to optimize the packaging and the arrangement of the goods in order to get the most out of the container space.
It is a relatively safe and fast method as it is not necessary to share the container with third party goods.

Drawbacks

If you intend to import goods for less than 15-20 cubic meters (i.e. the volume needed to fill at least 50-70% of a 20-foot container) renting an entire container may not be economically viable. In this case it may be useful to share a container with other importers in the same situation.

LCL stands for "Less than Container Load," and in Italy it is also called "groupage". It is an international ISO standard, with the difference that the container will be shared by several importers who intend to ship their goods in the same port of destination.

This shipping procedure may be applicable in cases where the volume of goods to be transported is less than 50-70% of a 20-foot container.

Features

It offers an excellent compromise if the quantity of goods to be imported is too large to be shipped by air but not enough to justify the rental price of an entire container (FCL).

Drawbacks

The price of imported goods per cubic meter may be higher than a FCL shipment.  In case you are filling at least half a container, the FCL mode may be better, but these evaluations should be made on a case-by-case basis.

We ship all over the world with 20 ft and 40 ft refrigerated containers that are operated by specialized teams, complying with national and international regulations.

Inspections

• Cleaning to remove dirt and bad odors.
• Inspections to verify that the inside of the container complies with the specifications of the product category to be stored inside (such as food).
• Inspections to ensure that the equipments are operating according to the predefined standards.
• Verification of the correct temperature of the container in relation to the goods it will contain.

Once the inspection has been completed, the date, time and name of the person who completed the inspection is documented on a label affixed to the container. This means that you will always receive clean, healthy and safe containers with temperature control equipment in perfect condition.

A container that exceeds the standard dimensions is considered an "out of shape" load. It may also be within the size of a standard container, but it may be so large or heavy that you will need special equipment to handle its size and weight.
Through several decades of experience, we have developed a strong experience of this type of transport.
We provide a large assortment of flat racks and a team of specialists can manage special transports all over the world offering a first class service, out of shape, where and when you need it.