Is the FCL vs LCL tool a live shipping rate calculator?

No. It is volume guidance only: enter CBM and lane to see whether to quote LCL, both modes, or FCL first. Published FCL ocean bands appear where listed on lane pages; they are indicative, not live booking rates. LCL prices are always on request. Express parcel rates belong on the express parcel calculator.

When should I use FCL vs LCL from Thailand?

On most Thai export lanes, start with LCL below about 12 CBM, compare both between 12 and 15 CBM, and favour FCL above about 15 CBM. Origin CFS and destination unpack fees shift the crossover slightly. Thai Nexus confirms both modes on a scoped quote with your measured stack.

Can I get live LCL prices in this tool?

No. LCL needs commodity, CBM, gross weight and destination port or CFS before a price is valid. Minimum charges often apply near 1 CBM. Submit dimensions after intake at Hua Hin or Bangkok for a binding LCL quote within one business day on freight briefs.

Sea freight · boxes and pallets

FCL vs LCL volume tool from Thailand

Volume guidance only - not live express rates. LCL is quoted on request; this tool shows which sea mode to ask for first and the published FCL band where we list one.

Air / express parcels

Express parcel calculator

Parcels and documents only. Live THB rates by weight, size and destination. Not for sea freight.

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Sea freight

FCL vs LCL volume tool

Boxes and pallets by sea. Enter CBM and lane to see which mode to quote first. Not a live rate calculator. LCL on request.

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Cargo volume (CBM)

One CBM is 100 x 100 x 100 cm. Use your packing list total.

Destination lane

Usually start with LCL (boxes / pallets by sea)

At 8 CBM, shared-container sea freight is usually the first mode to quote. FCL rarely wins below about 12 CBM on Thai export lanes unless you need an exclusive container.

Indicative 20ft FCL: $2,830-3,845
Indicative 40ft FCL: $3,700-5,005

LCL (boxes / pallets by sea) is quoted on request. This tool does not price LCL - it only flags which mode to quote first.

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Rule of thumb on most Thai lanes: LCL below about 12 CBM, quote both between 12 and 15 CBM, FCL above about 15 CBM. Indicative USD ocean freight only. Rates change with sailing date, space and fuel. Confirm on quote before booking.

Operator execution rules

Binding booking terms for this route. Indicative rates above are not a guarantee without a scoped quote.

14-day rate locks maxApplies on this route
Do not guarantee these rates past 14 days. Carrier war surcharges are floating weekly.
UAE high-risk clause
TH to AE requires an explicit floating insurance addendum in client contracts to cover sudden port blockages or diverted discharges at Jebel Ali.
Working capital squeezeApplies on this route
Ocean lines are demanding shorter payment terms on Middle East and European lanes. We need to collect 100% freight prepayment from clients before container loading.

Contract wording is in our Standard Trading Conditions.

Shipping parcels or documents by air or express? Use the express parcel calculator.