Sea groupage to Taiwan. Less than a container, the same service.
For Taiwan we ship by sea groupage goods that do not fill a container: we consolidate them with other consignments and you pay for the space they take up. Ports served: Keelung, Taichung and Kaohsiung.
Answers to the most common questions.
Which Taiwanese ports do you serve with groupage?
Keelung for Taipei and the north, Taichung for the centre and Kaohsiung for the south of the island.
Which documents are needed to ship to Taiwan?
Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading; depending on the goods, a certificate of origin and the conformity documents required of the importer.
Can I ship dangerous goods by groupage to Taiwan?
Yes, if permitted by the IMDG Code and accepted by the line. Send us the safety data sheet: we check packaging, labels and acceptance before booking.
What should you know before shipping groupage to Taiwan?
How sea groupage works
In groupage, or LCL, your goods are loaded into a container with those of other shippers bound for the same port. The cost is calculated on volume in cubic metres or on weight, whichever counts more. We collect the goods, check them at the Brescia hub and prepare the export customs declaration in our in-house department.
Three ports along the island
Keelung serves Taipei and the north, Taichung the centre, Kaohsiung the south and the main industrial area. Giving the consignee's city from the outset lets us choose the right port and avoid a long overland transfer on arrival.
Typical goods and checks
Shipments to Taiwan are mainly machinery, components, tools, chemicals and food. For machines and electrical equipment local conformity checks may be required; for food, registrations and labels in the local language. These are the importer's obligations, but it pays to know them before shipping: we point them out together with the list of documents.
Packing for a long journey
In a shared container the goods are handled several times and spend a long stretch at sea. Sturdy packages, sound pallets and moisture protection are needed. Wooden packaging must be treated and marked to the ISPM 15 standard: a non-compliant pallet can hold up the shipment on arrival.
