Dachser Americas has announced it will expand its (Less Container Load) LCL business for the US and Latin America markets, due to the increase in the cancellation of services, reduced airfreight capacity and uncertain future demand.
The company said that the increase in blanked sailings and service route cancellations was impacting cargo flow, while the squeeze on air cargo capacity made this a “less viable option”, and the uncertainty for consumer demand, through cancelled orders and the closing of retail outlets and manufacturing facilities meant smaller shipments.
“As retailers cancel or reduce orders in response to the economy, many shippers are shifting plans from Full Container Load (FCL) to LCL,” said Guido Gries, managing director of Dachser Americas.
Dachser offers a maritime freight consolidation service, which collects container shipments from several companies and consolidates the freight, which is then transported to its final destination.
“Right now, we are often pointing to LCL as the most efficient, fast and cost-effective way to move freight,” said Gries. “What’s more, customers looking to ship to Northern Europe can take advantage of our European road network to seamlessly connect to almost the entire region.”
