{"id":9864,"date":"2025-08-14T14:01:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T14:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.samskip.webdev.is\/?page_id=9864"},"modified":"2026-03-05T11:34:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:34:58","slug":"faq-import","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.samskip.is\/en\/services\/faq-import\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ \u00b7 Import"},"content":{"rendered":"

FAQ<\/h2>\n<\/div>

Here you can find some frequently asked questions and answers regarding imports with Samskip. If you need further information, our customer service team is ready to assist you.<\/p>\n<\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>I need to bring goods into the country, what should I do?<\/span><\/a><\/h2><\/div>
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The first step is to submit a request for a transport quote here<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(request a quote through the quotation form).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the difference between LCL and FCL?<\/span><\/a><\/h2><\/div>
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FCL<\/b><\/span> stands for Full Container Load<\/b><\/span>.
\nIn Icelandic, this is referred to as a full container shipment<\/b><\/span>, meaning the shipment is transported in a 20-ft or 40-ft container<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\n

LCL<\/b><\/span> is an abbreviation for Loose Container Load<\/b><\/span>.
\nIn Icelandic, this is referred to as a loose cargo shipment<\/b><\/span>, meaning the goods are stacked on pallets<\/b><\/span> and occupy only part of a container<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What do the charge items mean?<\/span><\/a><\/h2><\/div>
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Here<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>you can see a <\/span>glossary and explanations of the charge items in quotations.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What information must be included in a booking?<\/span><\/a><\/h2><\/div>
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All information related to the goods:<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n