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40 answers to help prepare your shipment

Frequently asked questions about your shipment.

Find answers about documents, quotes, transport and tracking. Requirements and services are reviewed for the goods and route of each shipment.

Prepare your cargo

What do you need to quote my shipment?

Origin and destination, a description of the goods, number of pieces, weight, outer dimensions and estimated cargo-ready date. If some details are still missing, tell us which figures are approximate so we can guide the conversation.

Can you ship batteries, liquids or special cargo?

Acceptance requires advance assessment. Describe the goods accurately and mention special conditions from the first contact. We may request technical sheets or other information to review feasibility before coordinating the shipment.

Can I request a quote without exact dimensions?

Yes. Clearly identify your figures as estimates. Initial guidance may change when the final packed weight and dimensions are confirmed. Include pallets, protective packaging and protrusions when measuring.

What supplier information should I gather?

Gather the pickup city and address, contact person, working hours, cargo-ready date and a description of the goods supplied. Also confirm whether loading equipment is available and which commercial documents the supplier can provide.

Who prepares the packaging?

This must be agreed before collection. Describe the existing packaging and whether inspection, reinforcement, palletizing or packing services are needed. Protection needs depend on the product, handling and route.

Which documents should I have ready?

To start, gather the available commercial information, packing list and product description or technical sheet. The final document list is reviewed for the specific goods and operation; requirements are not identical for every shipment.

Quotes and scope

Can I request a door-to-door service?

You can request it. We review feasibility on your route and specify the included legs, tasks, charges and handling in the proposal. Door-to-door does not mean that every tax or third-party charge is automatically included.

Is volume in m³ the weight I will be charged for?

No. Volume measures the external space occupied. Chargeable weight depends on the transport mode and the carrier’s applicable rule. Our calculator estimates cubic metres for rectangular packages; it does not calculate freight rates or chargeable weight.

Is insurance included?

Check the proposal. Ask about coverage options and provide the nature and value of the goods. Scope, exclusions and conditions must be expressly confirmed; coverage is not assumed when booking transport.

What can change a quote?

Changes to weight, volume, address, dates, scope or goods can affect the proposal. Capacity and the validity of third-party costs also matter. Review the validity date and confirm any changes before booking.

Does the quote include duties and destination charges?

Only the items stated in the proposal are included. Ask for freight, origin services, destination services and items pending confirmation to be shown separately. Duties require operation-specific information and review.

Does submitting the form book my shipment?

No. The form starts a contact or quote request. Capacity, scope, conditions and service acceptance are confirmed afterward. Do not send cargo to a terminal without agreed instructions.

Transport modes and routes

What is the difference between LCL and FCL?

LCL is consolidated freight sharing container space with other shipments. FCL is a full-container booking. A useful comparison considers volume, weight, cargo type, handling and charges for each option.

How long does an international shipment take?

It depends on the route, capacity, connections, documentation preparation and arrival processes. We distinguish transit estimates from the total operation time. Itineraries are confirmed when reviewing the request and booking the service.

Can cargo change aircraft or vessels during transit?

Yes, some routes involve connections or transshipments. The proposal should explain the available itinerary and relevant milestones. A connection may depend on capacity, scheduling and conditions at the transfer point.

Can I combine goods from several suppliers?

We can assess a consolidation operation. We need the location, dates, quantities and nature of each consignment. Compatibility, storage and documentation are reviewed before arranging receiving.

Can you coordinate freight that does not leave Colombia?

Please share the specific origin and destination. We review coordination options and the parties needed for that route. Listing a region on this website does not imply a local office or automatic availability in every country.

What if my shipment needs storage?

Storage duration, warehouse type, handling conditions and charges must be agreed. Tell us if supplier and transport dates do not align so temporary storage can be assessed before the goods arrive.

Follow-up and next steps

How will I receive shipment updates?

We agree the contact channel and operational milestones with you. Follow-up depends on information from the operators and the legs booked. This website does not display a live GPS location.

Does Cargo To Go also handle household moves or pets?

Cargo To Go focuses on freight. Within the Pack And Go group, Pack to Go handles moves and Animals to Go specializes in live animals. We can direct your request to the relevant team.

What if details change after I submit my request?

Contact the team with your name, route and the details that changed. Include your request reference if you have one. Changes to dates, dimensions or goods must be reviewed before coordination continues.

What should I check when receiving the goods?

Compare the number of pieces received with the delivery information and check the outer packaging. Document any issue and report it to the team and delivery contact so the applicable service procedure can be followed.

What happens if there is an inspection or delay?

We review the issue with the operation’s participants, communicate available information and coordinate the next steps within the agreed scope. An inspection or itinerary change may affect timing and lead to additional charges that need review.

Can I request transport, customs support and storage together?

Yes. Tell us every service you need and which services you have already arranged. This helps us review the continuity of the operation and describe each component’s scope without duplicating coordination.

Specialized operations

Is Cargo To Go a customs agency?

Cargo To Go provides freight forwarding. We offer customs guidance and coordination with authorized partner customs agencies. Customs brokerage, when required, is handled by the authorized partner and is subject to review, acceptance and engagement.

Can you help review tariff classification?

We can help prepare the technical product profile and coordinate review with the appropriate specialists. We need composition, function, use, presentation and product documents. This support is not an official ruling and does not guarantee a tariff heading or tax benefit.

Can you coordinate urgent humanitarian aid?

We review the aid, recipient, route and transport capacity to assess the operation. Urgency does not remove the need to verify acceptance and documentation. Send an inventory and a recipient contact to start.

Can you transport fruit and vegetables?

We assess coordination for perishable goods according to product, destination, capacity and required conditions. Describe the packaging, handling temperature, shelf life and cargo-ready date. The route and special services are confirmed before the shipment is accepted.

How is machinery or oversized cargo quoted?

The starting point is exact dimensions and weight per piece, drawings or photographs, lifting points and origin and destination access. Assessment may require specialist providers, route studies or inspections; scope and cost are confirmed after these details are reviewed.

Is a cold chain included for perishables?

It is not assumed to be included. Temperature conditions, equipment, storage and transfers must be checked with the operators and expressly included in the proposal. State the product’s required conditions from the initial enquiry.

Does a donation enter without duties or requirements?

That cannot be assumed. Treatment depends on the goods, purpose, documentation and decisions of the competent authority. We coordinate review with the appropriate customs partner before planning shipment; this website does not determine exemptions or authorizations.

Can you support recurring imports or exports?

We can review recurring requirements. Share the frequency, routes, goods, estimated volumes and seasonal changes to define the coordination needed. Capacity and conditions for each shipment are confirmed according to the operation.

Do all fruit and vegetables travel at the same temperature?

Conditions are defined by product, variety, state and route. Ask the product owner for temperature, ventilation and humidity specifications and share them when requesting a quote. Compatibility is also reviewed before proposing that different products share equipment.

How is a fresh-fruit pallet prepared for export?

The configuration depends on the product and operator. In ventilated cartons, openings and stacking must allow airflow; protection and wrapping must not obstruct it. Pallet stability, packaging and temperature preparation are reviewed before carrier handover.

Shipment setup and additional services

When is LCL consolidated freight worth considering?

When you want to move a consignment without booking a full container, for example to test a market or replenish inventory. We do not use one volume threshold: handling, route, weight, compatibility and destination charges are compared with the FCL option.

Do I need to fill an FCL container completely?

You do not need to occupy all its volume. The decision depends on the goods and a full comparison of the operation. Allowed weight, distribution, securing and suitable equipment still need review; empty space does not remove these considerations.

Does door-to-door include unloading and moving the cargo inside?

Those handling tasks are expressly defined in the proposal. Tell us about docks, forklifts, vehicle access or an indoor receiving point. A delivery address alone does not describe the equipment, staff or work needed for unloading.

Can I use my domestic-sales packaging for export?

It needs review against the product and route. Share photographs, weight, dimensions and the expected handling to assess whether reinforcement, palletizing or additional protection is needed. If regulated wood is used, the relevant treatment and marking are also checked.

Does cargo insurance cover delays or every type of deterioration?

Do not assume so. Coverage and exclusions vary with the policy and accepted risk. Explain any concerns about delays, temperature variations or the perishable nature of the product, and ask the provider to expressly confirm the scope before purchase.

Does an urgent request guarantee space on the next flight?

Departure depends on capacity, acceptance, cargo preparation and documentation. We review available options against your target date. Start by sending the ready time, dimensions, weight and contacts at both ends; an enquiry is not a booking.

Have another question about your shipment?

Tell us what you need to ship and your route. We can start with the details you have and review what still needs confirmation.

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