Optimized Less-than-Container-Load (LCL) Solutions
Minimize global transportation costs and streamline your supply chain by consolidating commercial shipments into shared container loads at our fully managed Los Angeles terminal.
Centralized Los Angeles Consolidation Terminal
SHIPIT Logistics® provides end-to-end NVOCC LCL consolidation (groupage) services tailored for overseas buyers, freight forwarders, and commercial shippers requiring flexible ocean and air logistics.
All LCL ocean and air cargo is expertly received, inspected, palletized, and consolidated at our company-operated hub facility:
13500 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90061, USA
Specialized Cargo Handling Capabilities
- Certified Dangerous Goods (DG/Hazmat) — Fully compliant hazardous materials handling by ocean and air under IMDG, IATA, and DOT regulations.
- Automotive & Vehicle Shipping — Professional loading, blocking, and bracing for automobiles, motorcycles, and motorized equipment.
- Buyer's Consolidation & Co-Loading — Combining purchase orders from multiple U.S. suppliers into one container to optimize duty and freight expenses.
Consolidation Service Highlights
- Full origin, freight, and destination management across ocean, air, and trucking.
- Direct and transshipment services connecting North America to Oceania, South Pacific, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
- Inland drayage and truckload pickup services across the U.S. into our Los Angeles terminal.
- Expert handling for over-dimensional, heavy machinery, and out-of-gauge breakbulk cargo.
- Seamless door-to-door multimodal routing backed by in-house customs brokerage.
Tiare Express: Direct LCL to Papeete, Tahiti
Dedicated ocean groupage and express air consolidation connecting North America to French Polynesia and the South Pacific Islands.
Route & Operational Specifications
SHIPIT Logistics® operates direct ocean container consoles and daily air freight consolidation to Papeete (Tahiti) with predictable schedules and rapid destination clearance.
Ocean Freight Consolidation
Frequency: Fortnightly
Transit Time: 13 Days
Vessel Carrier: Swire Shipping
Air Cargo Express
Frequency: Daily
Transit Time: 3 Days
Air Carrier: Air Tahiti Nui (TN)
Accepted Cargo Types & Regulatory Guidance
Accepted Cargo: General Commercial Cargo, Certified Hazmat/DG, Automobiles, Motorcycles, and Industrial Equipment.
Restrictions: Class 1 Explosives, Class 7 Radioactive materials, and unverified Personal Effects require prior authorization.
How Our LCL Consolidation Process Works
A transparent 4-step groupage workflow designed for overseas buyers who demand predictable landed costs and shipment integrity.
Cargo Receiving & Verification
Shipments arrive at our Los Angeles terminal for physical inspection, weight/CBM verification, and packing check.
Export Staging & Hazmat Prep
Cargo is palletized, labeled, and prepared according to IMDG/IATA dangerous goods packaging standards.
Container Stuffing & Manifesting
Our warehouse team optimizes space inside ocean containers or air ULDs under strict NVOCC security protocols.
Vessel Departure & Deconsolidation
Consolidated freight is shipped on premium ocean or air carriers and promptly cleared at the destination terminal.
Frequently Asked Questions About LCL Shipping
Clear guidance for global buyers and procurement managers evaluating LCL groupage services.
What is the primary benefit of LCL consolidation (groupage)?
LCL consolidation enables shippers to share container space, paying strictly for the volume (CBM) or weight used. This eliminates the higher costs of booking an unfilled full container (FCL), providing significant savings for small and mid-sized shipments.
Can SHIPIT Logistics handle hazardous materials (DG) in LCL consolidations?
Yes. As certified hazmat forwarders, we accept dangerous goods (Classes 2 through 9) in our ocean and air consolidations, provided they satisfy IMDG and IATA safety compatibility requirements.
How is CBM calculated for ocean LCL freight?
CBM (Cubic Meter) is calculated by multiplying Length × Width × Height (in meters) of your cargo packaging. Ocean LCL rates are billed per CBM or per 1,000 kg (W/M rule), whichever is greater.
How does buyer's consolidation benefit multi-supplier orders?
Buyer's consolidation combines goods from multiple U.S. factories into one container at our Los Angeles terminal. Importers reduce administrative work, consolidate U.S. customs filings, and cut per-unit arrival costs.