What are the drawbacks of LCL transportation?

Problem of mixed loading of goods:
One major drawback of LCL transportation is that the goods will be mixed with goods from different shippers in the same container. This may lead to the risk of damage, contamination, or loss of goods. Especially for industries that require high quality goods, such as electronics or food, this type of mixed packaging may cause serious problems.
Long loading and unloading time:
Due to the fact that LCL containers contain goods from multiple shippers, the loading and unloading time is relatively long. Whenever the container arrives at the destination port, sorting, unloading, and reloading operations are required, which increases the overall logistics time. For some goods with urgent needs, this may not be the best choice.
Transportation costs are relatively high:
The cost of LCL transportation is relatively high, especially for small batches of goods. Due to the high transportation costs borne by each shipper, LCL transportation may not be cost-effective for some small businesses or low value goods.
Space waste:
Due to the design of LCL containers, there may be some space waste issues. Some goods may not be able to fully utilize the space of containers due to shape or size, resulting in wastage of resources. This may also lead to an increase in unit transportation costs.
Limited applicability:
LCL transportation is more suitable for the transportation of small-scale and sporadic goods. For bulk goods or enterprises that require regular and large-scale transportation, LCL transportation may not be the most ideal choice.
Cargo safety issues:
Due to the mixed loading of goods in the same container, there may be some safety issues. Although there are usually some packaging and fixing measures, the goods still face potential risks of damage or loss during transportation.
Customization difficulty:
Due to the fact that LCL containers contain goods from multiple shippers, it is difficult to provide personalized customization services for each cargo. This may not be applicable to some customers who have highly personalized needs for transportation services.