News / A new future for logistics as e-commerce brings the era of the FCL to an end

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The era of the full container load (FCL) is coming to an end, which will transform the freight logistics industry, according to one China-based supply chain veteran.

Booming e-commerce, shifting sourcing trends and the rise of emerging markets are all driving a preference for smaller shipments, said Tommy Lui, North Asia managing director of IDS Medical Systems.

“Less-than container load (LCL), small orders and diverse geography are the future for logistics,” he told The Loadstar.

“The model is shifting because, firstly, now is a huge time ...