2. Safety of goods
Since multiple customers use the same container, damage of the goods will inevitably be caused during multiple loading and unloading processes, and the goods may even be confused with each other, causing a series of subsequent problems.
3. Ports transfer
LCL cargo issues that needs to be transferred, it also involves a series of operations at the transfer port. If there is port congestion, poor cargo flow, etc. at the transfer port, it will inevitably cause subsequent delivery delays.
4. Risks of Information communication
Each cargo owner may have different requirements for export cargo transportation, desired delivery time and other information. During the communication and coordination process between freight forwarders and these cargo owners, if the information is not communicated in a timely or accurate manner, it may have an impact on the transportation of the full container of goods.
5. Risk of Cargo Information Error
Due to the wide variety of LCL goods, if the volume and weight of some goods are incorrectly recorded when loading, unloading, and entering the container, it may cause other goods to be unable to enter the container smoothly, requiring the placement of the goods to be readjusted or the container to be replaced, which will inevitably lead to delays in shipment.
6. Risks of Customs Inspection
As we know, LCL involves a variety of goods, and the customs inspection rate is relatively high. Although the customs may only require inspection of a certain type of goods in the container, the shipment of other goods will also be affected. While the customs is conducting focused inspections, other goods can only wait.
7. Risk of the Different Port Fee Disputes
cargo owners may have disputes over how to bear some additional costs at the port of destination, such as how to share warehousing costs, unpacking costs, etc. Is it based on volume or weight, or some other method? If these details are not clarified in advance, they will also have an impact on the subsequent delivery of goods.
In short, in order to avoid various risks during the consolidation process, sufficient communication should be carried out before consolidation, and a reliable freight forwarder who is familiar with the entire consolidation process should be determined to cooperate to ensure the smooth performance of the trade contract. UOA shipping can help LCL smooth shipping in the sea shipping to UK USA CANADA and European countries.
