LCL shipping from Asia to Central Europe via Koper
If you ship less than a container from China or other Asian origins, LCL via the Port of Koper is usually the cheapest way to reach Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Czechia and southern Germany. Indicative door-to-door transit is 32–45 days. Cargo is deconsolidated at our sister company Cargo CFS behind the port, cleared through customs and delivered by groupage or dedicated truck.
How LCL via Koper works
- Pickup and consolidation at an origin CFS in Asia.
- Sea freight to Koper: indicatively 30–40 days.
- Container unloaded at Cargo CFS, Koper: 1,000 m² covered and 700 m² open, bonded and non-bonded storage.
- Customs clearance by Europacific under procedure 40 or 42, or a T1 transit to your customs office.
- Delivery by groupage, LTL or FTL truck, typically about one day to Vienna, Budapest or Munich.
LCL vs FCL from Asia
| LCL | FCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical volume | About 1–15 CBM | From about 13–15 CBM, or heavy cargo |
| Pricing basis | Per CBM or per 1,000 kg (W/M) | Per container (20', 40', 40' HC) |
| Relative cost for small volumes | € | €€ |
| Door-to-door transit (indicative) | 32–45 days | 30–40 days |
| Handling | Consolidation and deconsolidation at CFS | Sealed container door-to-door |
Why Cargo CFS in Koper matters for LCL
Because the CFS is behind the port and operated by our sister company, containers are unloaded quickly after discharge, cargo can be held in bonded storage, and goods for several Central European destinations can be split, relabelled or cross-docked in one place. Learn more at cargo-cfs.com.
What to send for an LCL quote
- Origin city or supplier address and Incoterms.
- Number of packages, dimensions, gross weight and CBM.
- Goods description and HS code, if known.
- Delivery address and any special needs (dangerous goods, tail-lift, appointment).
Indicative times and relative costs only, not a quote. Last reviewed: .
Frequently asked questions
What is LCL shipping?
LCL (less than container load) means your cargo shares a container with other shippers' goods. You pay for the volume or weight you use rather than a whole container.
How long does LCL from China to Central Europe take via Koper?
Indicatively 32–45 days door-to-door: about 30–40 days by sea plus consolidation at origin, deconsolidation in Koper and about one day by truck to Vienna, Budapest or Munich.
Where is LCL cargo unloaded in Koper?
At our sister company Cargo CFS, behind the Port of Koper, which has 1,000 m² of covered and 700 m² of open, bonded and non-bonded storage.
When is FCL cheaper than LCL?
As a rule of thumb, a full container often becomes more economical from around 13–15 CBM, depending on current rates and the destination. We quote both so you can compare.
Can LCL cargo be stored in Koper before customs clearance?
Yes. Cargo CFS offers bonded storage, so goods can wait in Koper without paying duty and VAT until you call them off or send them on under T1 transit.
Get a quote for LCL from Asia via Koper
Send us origin, destination, cargo type, volume (CBM/kg or container type) and Incoterms, and we reply with routing, indicative transit time and price, usually the same working day.
Request a quote · +386 5 6626 380 · info@europacific.com
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