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Ocean LCL 101 (7 MIN)

Introduction to Ocean LCL

Learn when it makes sense to ship via LCL versus waiting to fill a full container.

Meet Your Instructors

What Is LCL Ocean Freight? Instructor

Nicole Stratton has led Ocean Consolidation initiatives to grow volume, innovate supply chain solutions, and delight her customers. She pioneered a sales process at Flexport leading to a 300% volume growth in LCL Cargo. Simply put, Nicole knows everything there is to know about LCL.

Nicole Stratton

  • What Is LCL Ocean Freight? Instructor

    Nicole Stratton has led Ocean Consolidation initiatives to grow volume, innovate supply chain solutions, and delight her customers. She pioneered a sales process at Flexport leading to a 300% volume growth in LCL Cargo. Simply put, Nicole knows everything there is to know about LCL.

    Nicole Stratton

    Your Key Takeaways

    Key Takeaway_1

    How LCL, or Less than Container freight, is like taking a bus versus driving a car.

    Key Takeaway_2

    When to ship LCL instead of air or FCL for your supply chain.

    Key Takeaway_3

    What consolidation and deconsolidation are, and how to factor each into your plans.

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    Expand your knowledge. Explore related topics to enhance your knowledge and skills.

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    Supply Chain 101

    Learn the principles of supply chain management to arm yourself with strategies focused on data and market-driven insight.

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    Freight Forwarding 101

    Learn the basics of freight forwarding, how it fits into global trade, and why companies choose freight forwarders over handling the logistics themselves.