Planning guide
International Shipping for Custom Doors
Shipping a large custom entrance is a chain of handoffs rather than one truck movement. Packaging, documents, consignee information, port or terminal handling, final delivery and site receiving should be coordinated before dispatch.
Define the delivery point and responsible parties
Record the destination address, consignee, contact hours, customs or broker contacts, final carrier and the point at which each party takes responsibility.
Match packaging to handling conditions
Door size, weight, glass, lifting direction, fork access, moisture exposure and expected transfers influence crate layout and labels. Special handling assumptions should be recorded.
Inspect before moving to the site
Photograph the unopened crate, labels and visible damage; follow the carrier’s notification process; then plan safe unloading and protected storage before the installation area is ready.
Frequently asked questions
Are duties and local charges included?
That depends on the agreed commercial terms and destination. The quotation and shipping documents should state the selected handoff terms and excluded local charges.
When should site access be checked?
Before production release is preferable, especially for oversized crates. Check truck access, turning, unloading equipment, doorway clearance and protected storage.
Apply this guide to your opening
Share the information you already have. Unknown items can remain open for review.