In an LCL (Less than Container Load) shipment, you are only paying for the space you use inside the container. The remaining space is filled with cargo from other shippers. Here’s how the payment works: Who Pays for the Remaining Empty Space? The freight forwarder or consolidator is responsible for filling the container with shipments from multiple customers. • If the container is not fully filled, the consolidator bears the cost, not you as the shipper. • You only pay for the volume (CBM - cubi