We understand that even the smallest cargo can have the biggest impact on your business, so we keep it moving. LCL is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who may not have sufficient volume to fill a full container or large and medium enterprises (LMEs) who have varying demands or want to test out new markets. LCL stands for less than a container load and describes sea shipping for cargo loads not large enough to fill a full 20ft or 40ft shipping container.