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How Can 3PL Warehousing Reduce Your LCL Shipping Costs?

Shipping can easily be one of the most significant expenses in any business. Especially if you are shipping less-than-container load (LCL) goods. If you are wondering how to cut these costs, you're certainly not alone. One solution that is gaining traction is 3PL warehousing .  Third-party logistics (3PL) providers offer efficient storage, handling, and distribution services. But exactly how does 3PL storing help reduce the charges for LCL shipments? That's exactly what this blog will discuss 3PL storing can ultimately benefit your business by cutting down shipping costs. What Is LCL Shipping? Before getting into some tips and tricks about saving money on shipping, we should define what LCL shipping is. LCL stands for the abbreviation of Less-Than-Container Load. This is actually telling you what this shipping option basically entails. You will be shipping with other shipments within a container.  You won't pay to fill up the entire container, only paying for the amount of ...