Choose LCL for small volumes, up to roughly 13–15 m³. Above that, a full container (FCL) is usually cheaper, faster and safer.
LCL cargo is consolidated with other shipments and unpacked at destination. That adds handling and a few days. FCL goes door to door sealed.
Rough capacity: a 20ft container takes about 25–28 m³ in practice, a 40ft about 55–58 m³ and a 40ft high cube about 65–68 m³.
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