Introduction
Export packaging should protect the equipment in transit while using shipping space efficiently. Freight rates vary with route, date, service and cargo conditions. Obtain current quotations for the actual shipment and compare packing dimensions, gross mass, handling requirements and included charges. Do not use a generic container price as the project budget. This guide discusses packaging and container planning.
Standard Packaging
GAOQIAO ships traffic signals in:
- Individual carton (per signal head or per accessory set)
- Export pallet: confirm the carton count, load limit and agreed strapping and wrapping method for the shipment.
- Wooden crate (for large items: controllers, solar panels, poles)
Each carton is labelled with:
- Part number
- Quantity
- Net weight / gross weight
- Country of origin
- HS code (for customs)
- Handling marks (“Fragile”, “This Side Up”)
Container Plans
Standard container utilisation:
- For a 20ft container, confirm the actual internal dimensions, payload and packaging plan with the carrier. Usable loading volume depends on the cartons, protection, handling gaps and stacking limits; do not assume 28 m³ nominal or approximately 25 m³ usable for every shipment.
- Confirm the actual 40ft container’s internal dimensions, payload and loading plan; neither 58 m³ nor 52 m³ is a universal usable-volume specification.
- Confirm the internal dimensions, payload and usable loading space of the actual 40ft HC container; usable volume depends on the cargo and loading plan, not a fixed 62 m³ allowance.
GAOQIAO container plans for common order sizes:
- For 100 signal heads of 300mm with visors and backplates, confirm the packed dimensions, weight and loading plan before selecting the container size.
- For 500 signal heads (300mm), confirm the container requirement from the actual carton dimensions, gross weight, stacking limits and loading plan; 4x 40ft containers is not a fixed requirement.
- Confirm the container requirement from the actual controller-cabinet dimensions, packed weight and loading plan. Do not assume that 50 Type 3 cabinets fit one 40ft container without checking the selected cabinet and packaging.
- Pole shipment: confirm container quantity from the actual pole and arm dimensions, packaging, weight and loading plan.
Cost Optimisation
Three levers reduce container cost:
- Right-size the carton: oversize cartons waste cubic metres
- Stack efficiently: determine the carton stack height from package strength, handling clearance and the approved container loading and securing plan
- Mix heavy and light: follow the approved load distribution, stacking limits and cargo-securing plan
- Use palletised loads: pallets reduce handling damage and speed loading
GAOQIAO works with the buyer’s logistics team to optimise each shipment.
Featured Products
GAOQIAO ships all products with export-standard packaging. See the export packaging guide for the full shipping checklist.
Conclusion
Appropriately sized packaging can help control container costs and reduce damage risk. GAOQIAO plans shipments with container utilisation in mind. Send your order details to discuss a packing plan and shipping quotation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the container utilisation for a typical order?
Container utilisation depends on the approved packing plan, product mix, weight distribution and protection requirements; confirm it for the actual order.
Can I ship by LCL (less than container load)?
Ask whether LCL shipping is available for the order and compare the actual freight and handling quotations. LCL can accommodate smaller consignments, but cost per cubic metre and total landed cost depend on the route, cargo and service terms.
Do you supply DDP (delivered duty paid)?
Confirm the agreed delivery terms for the destination before ordering, including who handles customs clearance, duties and delivery to the warehouse.
Relevant GAOQIAO products
These public GAOQIAO catalogue pages are related to the guide. Open them for the representative description, then confirm the latest drawing and configuration before ordering.
- Traffic signal controllersWired and solar controllers with 6, 22, 44 and 56 output options.
- LED traffic signal heads200mm, 300mm and 400mm signal heads; confirm the selected model and applicable project requirements.
- Signal polesVertical, signal arm and double-arm poles; confirm suitability for the approved site design.
- Spare parts and accessoriesSpare LED modules, lenses, visors, surge arrestors and anchor bolts.