FCL, LCL, CY, CFS

FCL = full container load
LCL = less than container load, loose container load

CY = container yard
CFS = container freight station

FCL/LCL – are to do with the space usage in a container
FCL - full capacity / full payload
LCL – eg: a shipper intends to have the consignments of 2 or more consignees for the same destination

CY/CFS – are to do with the location of the cargo delivery and receipt
CY – forwarder’s/shipper’s/consignee’s container yard or premises
CFS – carrier’s container freight station (shipper has to deliver the cargo to the carrier’s container freight station for loading)

In terms of container services
CY/CY service = door-to-door service, full container from the shipper’s place to the consignee’s place

CY/CFS service = door-to-port service, full container from the shipper's place to the carrier's CFS at destination, consignee arranges the collection of loose cargo

CFS/CY service = port-to-door service, loose cargo from the origin's CFS packed into the whole container and deliver to the consignee's place

CFS/CFS service = port-to-port service, loose cargo from the origin's CFS packed into the whole container and deliver the destination's CFS, consignee arranges the collection of loose cargo