Navigating market challenges: Leveraging Less than Container Load (LCL) services for Latin America

LCL services allow you to ship goods even when you don’t have enough freight to fill a regular ocean container. This is a meaningful alternative as it offers shipment size flexibility and the ability to better manage inventory levels and product mix. It also enables companies to reduce the need for large amounts of inventory on hand – a practice which risks tying up crucial cash flow.

LCL can be a cost-effective choice if you are a shipper with several orders to deliver to a tight deadline – you need to ship your goods immediately, but there isn’t enough cargo to qualify as full container. It not only allows you to meet market demand but also ensures on-time delivery – a top priority. Reliable LCL is a good option, for Latin American shippers, that ensures a reliable flow of cargo and an improved customer experience.

For companies that are using advanced technology for precise demand forecasting, LCL is the best option to cater to customer orders with a consistent flow of regular low-volume shipments. Another scenario where LCL may prove to be the best choice is when companies need to move lower freight volumes to sync up with promotions and product launches.