In the logistics industry, choosing the right shipping method is essential for cost efficiency and cargo safety. One widely used option is Full Container Load (FCL), where a single shipper uses an entire container to send goods to one consignee. FCL is ideal for large-volume shipments, high-value products, or cargo that requires special handling.
Below are the types of commodities most commonly shipped using FCL:
Mass-produced food and beverage products are often shipped via FCL. Examples include instant noodles, bottled drinks, canned foods, and raw food ingredients like sugar, flour, or cooking oil in drums or sacks. FCL ensures that these goods are delivered in a single shipment without being mixed with other consignments.
Manufacturing industries often import or distribute raw materials in bulk, such as iron, steel, liquid chemicals, plastic resins, or electronic components. Due to their value and sensitivity, FCL provides extra security and protection during transport.
Electronic items such as televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners, and washing machines are typically shipped in FCL containers. These products require their own space and must be protected from damage caused by co-loading. Their large shipment volumes from manufacturers to distributors also make FCL the preferred method.
Commodities such as coffee, cocoa, spices, or other harvested crops are often exported in large volumes using FCL. Aside from their bulk quantity, FCL shipments allow for easier fumigation, temperature control (with reefer containers), and simplified export documentation.
Products that require controlled temperatures such as meat, fresh fruits, vegetables, and pharmaceuticals are commonly shipped via FCL, especially in reefer containers. FCL ensures exclusive control over the container’s temperature without interference from other cargo.
Project cargo like heavy machinery, industrial equipment, or large construction components (e.g., modular buildings, pipes) almost always uses FCL. Due to their size and special handling requirements during loading and unloading, these items are unsuitable for shared container (LCL) shipping.
Some of the key benefits of FCL shipping include:
As an integrated shipping and logistics company, PT SPIL (Samudera Pacific Indonesia Lines) offers reliable FCL shipping services across various regions in Indonesia. With a regular container vessel fleet, supported by port infrastructure and the MySPIL Reloaded digital platform, shipping with FCL is easier, safer, and more transparent.
Through the MySPIL Reloaded platform, customers can:
More than just efficiency, SPIL promotes sustainability in logistics through end-to-end paperless digital services—making your FCL shipment not only fast and reliable but also environmentally conscious.
Ready to optimize your commodity distribution? Trust your FCL shipments with SPIL—integrated logistics for a better-connected Indonesia.
