Choose your shipping mode
FCL vs LCL vs Air Freight
Every shipment from China is different. Compare the three modes side by side to see which one fits your volume, timeline and budget.
| Full Container | Shared Container | Air Freight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | 15+ CBM shipments | Under 15 CBM shipments | Urgent or high-value cargo |
| Typical transit time | 20–45 days | 25–50 days | 3–7 days |
| Pricing basis | Per container | Per CBM or chargeable weight | Per chargeable weight (kg) |
| Minimum volume | None — book a container at any fill level | None — pay only for space used | None — priced by weight/volume |
| Handling | Sealed at origin, no consolidation | Consolidated at origin, deconsolidated at destination | Screened & built up at origin airport |
| Best when | Large, regular or high-value volumes | Small or occasional shipments | Speed matters more than cost |
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