When shipping a small volume of stock by container ship, it's more economical to combine your delivery with other orders. LCL shipment (Less-than-container Load shipment) is a shipping term used to describe container loads that are filled by multiple orders or goods. Learn more about LCL and custom clearance below.
1. Any material used for packing and transporting your LCL cargo should be wood-treated and the ISPM-15 verified stamps should be visible. This applies to pallets, dunnage, wooden boxes, and block and brace materials. The recommend package is an MDF material crate.
2. Use high-quality packing material and do so with care, as your shipment will be exposed to sudden and brusque movements during handling and transportation.
3. When shipping fragile merchandise, make sure to use appropriate labels and ensure they're visible. When possible, label all sides of the box.
Loose LCL cargo:
With loose cargo, your merchandise is transported in stacked boxes. While it's a popular option for shipping LCL cargo in Asia, the merchandise is susceptible to damages. Also, there will be an extra charge for loading fees. Sign up, to check our LCL rates.
Include:
*The port and country of origin and destination
*Shipping mark (This will be your Account ID)
*Number of items and sizes (both in inches and centimetres)
*International pictorial symbols in order to indicate how to handle your cargo (Fragile and dangerous goods etc)
*We recommend using Palletized LCL to minimise damage in transit.
*Insure all freight. Some damage is simply not preventable, so you should focus on protecting yourself against the inevitable.
*Take special care of your labelling
*We generally recommend hiring professional packing services.
*We recommend shrink-wrapping them to get them as airtight as possible.
*Cover sharp corners. Wrap parts individually. Seal and label.
*Stack to a maximum of 70 inches high.
Note: When using wooden pallets or even wood packaging material, ensure that they have been treated according to ISPM 15 regulations. This is to prevent the introduction of foreign plant pests into a foreign country.
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China Warehouse:
30 days of free storage for LCL shipments
NZD 6 storage cost per CBM per day if over 30 days.
If not claimed, parcels will be thrown out after 60 days.
New Zealand Warehouse:
Seven days of free storage for LCL shipments
NZD 10 storage cost per CBM per day if over seven days
If not claimed, parcels will be thrown out after 180 days
Note: This cost still applies regardless of any MPI or customs delays.