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Full Container Load (FCL) Guide

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    Full Container Load (FCL), as the name implies, is the standard form of shipping freight for those who have a large number of goods to send. The FCL definition seems to imply that you have to fill the container totally, but in fact, this is not the case – you are renting its exclusive use but if you cannot use every square meter it may still be the cheapest method. You have to calculate, versus the option of  LCL Shipping  (Less than Container Load), whether FCL transport is the more cost-efficient. As a rough rule of thumb, if you have 12 pallets or more, FCL freight is likely to be the better solution. Other advantages are that you have less risk from other peoples’ cargo, and there is no bumping from the LCL consolidation/de consolidation process. If you have fragile goods this can be a deciding factor in favor of FCL Shipping. Container Sizes The bulk of shipments are commercial goods, and the system of moving standardized, stackable steel boxes around the wo...

How to Transport a Modified Shipping Container.

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  Let’s say you Book a shipping container from EasyWay Group, the modifications are complete, and it’s ready for transportation… how exactly does it get to where it needs to go? Well, you have options. There are several ways to   move your shipping container ; choosing the right method will depend on your circumstances. In this blog post, we walk through the options to help you determine the right solution for your company. Shipping Container Transport by Truck Here at EasyWay Trucks, we ship containers by truck, but the type of truck depends on the size of the container and the accessibility of its destination. A Tilt Bed Truck If you’re moving a container less than 200 miles, we recommend using a tilt bed truck. The bed of this truck can be tipped at an angle to let the cargo slide off with ease. This means that the driver will arrive on site and set the container on the ground with no additional equipment. (Note: Tilt bed trucks require ample room to access the area wh...