LCL or FCL break-even
In short
The cubic metre count at which a full container is cheaper than shared space.
- Break-even volume
- 32 m³
- Your shipment as LCL
- €1,628
- Your shipment as FCL
- €2,380
- Ship LCL
- €752 difference
A 40HC holds roughly 58 m³ once pallets and stacking limits are respected. Past the break-even point you also stop paying LCL deconsolidation and stop waiting for the groupage box to fill.
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This is general information, not advice for a specific shipment. Rules change; check the official source or ask us about your consignment.