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Container vs LCL — Sizing Your First Korean Food Order (Card News)
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Summary
FCL Container vs LCL — one line:
- FCL = 1 container = 1 shipper. 20ft ~28 m³ / 40ft ~58 m³
- LCL = multiple shippers consolidated, priced per CBM
Breakeven — 20 CBM threshold:
- ≤10 CBM → LCL
- 10~20 CBM → quote both, compare
- 20+ CBM → 20ft container
- 30+ CBM → 40ft container
Busan → major markets (April 2026 estimates)
| Destination | 20ft | 40ft | LCL (1 CBM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA LA | $2,500~3,500 | $3,500~5,000 | $80~120 |
| USA NYC | $4,000~5,500 | $6,000~7,500 | $120~170 |
| EU Hamburg | $2,000~3,000 | $3,000~4,500 | $90~130 |
| Japan Tokyo | $800~1,500 | $1,200~2,200 | $40~70 |
Varies by season, fuel, port congestion. Get live quotes. (Source: Freightos Baltic Index)
Incoterms 2020 — Responsibility line
| Term | Supplier covers | Buyer covers |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Factory pickup only | Truck, Busan clearance, freight, destination clearance, inland |
| FOB | Factory → Busan vessel loading | Vessel freight + destination clearance + inland |
| CIF | Factory → destination port freight + insurance | Destination clearance + inland |
Tip: First-timers use CIF. Once familiar, switch to FOB and negotiate freight directly.
Sources
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