LCL and FCL: Which one is right for your business?
LCL (Less-than-Container Load) and FCL (Full-Container Load) are how your business will mainly ship cargo across international waters. Learn how your business can benefit from both.
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Twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU)
A twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) is a unit of measure used in containerized ocean freight. It is equal to a 20-foot-long cargo container, which typically holds 40 cubic meters or 1,360 cubic feet of goods. TEUs are the most widely used unit for measuring capacity on intermodal shipping vessels and at terminals worldwide.
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