Commercial cargo
Commercial cargo means:
- Sending from one company to another, or
- Sending many personal things when moving to another country.
It is called commercial if:
- The weight is more than 150 kg
- Size is bigger than 100 cm x 100 cm x 120 cm (like a big pallet)
We offer three sizes of containers for international shipping:
- 20 FT Standard
- 40 FT Standard
- 40 FT High Cube
| Size | Capacity | Maximum cargo weight | Dimensions |
| 20 FT Standard | 1,200 cu. ft (33 cu. m) | 37,000 lb. (17,000 kg) | L. 20 ft (5.90 m) x W. 7.8 ft (2.35 m) x H. 7.10 ft (2.39 m) |
| 40 FT Standard | 2,400 cu. ft (67 cu. m) | 44,000 lbs (20,000 kg) | L. 40 ft (12.03 m) x W. 7.8 ft (2.35 m) x H. 7.10 ft (2.39 m) |
| 20 FT High Cube | 2,700 cu. ft (76 cu. m) | 44,000 lbs (20,000 kg) |
L. 40 ft (12.03 m) x W. 7.8 ft (2.35 m) x H. 8.10 ft (2.7 m) |
For shipping cost and delivery terms inquiries, please contact Meest UK’s office directly at +447561582296
Consolidated cargo
Meest UK ships consolidated cargo in containers with freight and parcels. Containerized cargo sent by ocean freight is charged by cargo volume or actual physical weight depending on the type of cargo. Air freight rates are calculated accordingly.
To determine the cost of shipping, the greater of the actual weight or volume weight is utilized.
For sending consolidated cargo, client must provide the following information:
- full description of cargo
- weight, size, and value of cargo
- information on recipient and shipper (picture ID, full address, and telephone number)
- method of shipment (by sea or by air).
For sending a commercial cargo, client must submit the following documents:
- Commercial invoice indicating the weight, volume, and value of cargo in the container.
- Contract between the sender and the recipient, if they are legal entities (registered companies)
- Certificate of Origin. This document contains information about where the cargo was produced and its weight and volume
Each of these documents should specify the sender and recipient’s locations.
For more information regarding commercial cargo, please contact Meest UK’s office directly at +447561582296