Exporters across North Asia continue to work within a landscape where operational efficiency has become more critical than ever. Whether you're a manufacturer in Shenzhen, a supplier in Busan, or a trading company in Tokyo, one common challenge persists. Exporters need solutions for shipping smaller volumes to the U.S. without compromising time, effort, and cost.  

Full-container load (FCL) shipping isn't always practical, especially for small to mid-sized exporters or those with fluctuating order volumes. Waiting to fill a container can delay shipments, increase storage costs, and strain customer relationships. On the other hand, air freight offers speed but lacks cost efficiency for regular shipments. This leaves exporters looking for alternatives that allow them to ship smaller volumes across the Pacific without sacrificing efficiency. 

Less-than-container load (LCL) shipping offers a flexible solution for businesses with smaller or variable shipment volumes. By consolidating shipments from multiple exporters, LCL helps reduce costs while maintaining reasonable transit times. It’s an ideal option for companies managing variable order sizes or seeking to avoid the high costs of air freight.

Expeditors’ LCL Express (LCX) and Express Platinum (LCXP) services give customers the ability to ship cargo from North Asia to the U.S. without compromising transit time. Our local experts partner with carriers that utilize faster vessels, maintain reliable weekly schedules, and provide significantly more cost-effective alternatives to air freight. These express services deliver a range of benefits designed to streamline cargo movement, including:

• Enhanced security, compliance, and schedule integrity with consolidated boxes.
• Seamless movement from origin to final U.S. delivery enabled by end-to-end coordination.
• Digital tracking, milestone updates, and responsive communication for proactive visibility. 
• Value-added services like bonded transfers and last-mile delivery.
• Optimized pricing and improved transit consistency through Container Freight Stations (CFS) and network enhancement.

In addition, our LCX services bridge the gap by offering a faster alternative; from Asia via Los Angeles and from Europe via Philadelphia to most U.S. door destinations. This is the ideal solution for businesses seeking reliable, cost-effective shipping across both the Atlantic and Pacific.