Full container load (FCL) and full truckload (FTL) shipments are packed directly by the shipper for the carrier. This happens when a shipper can fully fill the tractor trailer and it doesn’t need additional rearranging before continuing in the process. Less-than-truckload (LTL) and less-than-container load (LCL) shipments occur when the cargo must be packed multiple times with different items before it’s shipped. Many times this requires the help of a 3PL or consolidation company. There may be multiple stages throughout the shipment when cargo will be palletized, removed, rearranged, or added.