How much does freight cost, and who quotes it?

The answer

We do not quote freight, and a freight figure given without a loading plan is not reliable. Freight is priced by your forwarder against the CBM and weight per unit, which come from the loading plan. What we provide is that plan, so your forwarder can quote against real numbers.

In more detail

A freight rate is a function of volume, weight, route, season and the terms of the booking. Of those, the volume and weight are the ones that come from the equipment — and they are not known until the loading plan exists.

This is why quoting freight early is a common and expensive mistake. If the assumption was that four units fit in a container and the loading plan shows three, the rate was never valid. If the machine ships with the mast removed, the volume changes. If tyres come off, it changes again.

The workable sequence is: confirm the machine and its packing, produce the loading plan with CBM and weight per unit, then hand that to your forwarder for pricing. We provide the plan and the bracing detail; your forwarder prices the route. Keeping those roles separate is what stops the freight figure from being a guess.

One related decision is whether a knocked-down machine is acceptable. It changes the volume and can reduce the number of containers needed, but it also requires reassembly capability at the destination. That trade-off should be settled before the loading plan is finalised.

Confirm before acting

Loading plan with CBM and weight per unit
Whether the machine ships assembled or knocked down
Whether reassembly is practical at the destination
Container type and quantity required
Bracing and blocking detail for your forwarder

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How many forklifts fit in a 40HQ container?

It is calculated, not estimated. It depends on machine size, mast type, whether masts and tyres are removed, and how the units are braced. What your forwarder needs is the CBM and weight per unit, which come from the loading plan. There is no blanket figure that applies across configurations.

What spare parts should I order together with a forklift?

Order the items that stop the machine, not the items that are cheapest to add. Mast chains and rollers, hydraulic seals, brake components and the tyres are the usual first set. The wear-parts list should come from the supplier at quotation stage, so you know which parts are standard and which are proprietary.

Another question?

Send the actual conditions — we will tell you what needs confirming first and which routes we can compare.

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