Cosmetics transport. From bulk to finished product.
We transport cosmetic products at every stage, from bulk to packaged goods. We collect from the manufacturer and deliver to the wholesaler, to large retail chains or to the consignees you name.
Which document mistakes stop goods?
Incomplete documents, or documents that do not match
An invoice missing the required details, a packing list that does not match the packages, a consignee written in two different ways: these are the most common causes of a customs hold. That is why we ask for the documents before departure and compare them with each other, rather than discovering the mistake at the checkpoint.
A destination never verified
We sometimes receive delivery addresses that nobody has checked and that, on verification, turn out to be incomplete or non-existent. The goods then stop. Before shipping we verify that the consignee and address exist and are consistent with the documents.
Answers to the most common questions.
Do you transport both bulk and finished product?
Yes. We carry bulk product, in drums, intermediate bulk containers or other containers, from the plant that makes it to the one that fills and packs it, and we carry finished product, in cartons on pallets, to those who sell it. They are two different kinds of load, and for each we arrange a vehicle suited to the weight and size of the packages.
Do you deliver to the distribution centres of large retail chains?
Yes, we deliver to large retail chains too. Their distribution centres receive by appointment only and expect pallets built as stated in the order. Before departure we ask for the unloading slot and check with you that goods and documents match what is expected, so that the vehicle is not sent away.
Can you deliver to a consignee other than the wholesaler?
Yes. We deliver to the consignees you name from time to time: shops, distributors, companies that pack on your behalf or other addresses, in Italy and abroad. We need the exact address, the receiving hours and a contact name, so that the vehicle arrives when someone is there to unload the goods.
What happens if a cosmetic is classified as dangerous goods?
Some products, such as certain perfumes or aerosols, may be classified as dangerous goods because they are flammable. In that case we check the safety data sheet you provide and arrange transport in line with the rules on dangerous goods. It is best to tell us when you make your enquiry: there is more information on our dangerous goods page.
What details do you need to arrange a shipment of cosmetic products?
We need the type of product, bulk or finished, the number of packages or pallets, weight and dimensions, the collection point and the delivery point. Please also tell us whether the pallets can be stacked and whether the consignee receives by appointment. With these details we can suggest the most cost-effective type of journey for that quantity.
How does a cosmetic product travel from the manufacturer to the shelf?
Transport, at every stage of the product
Dalè is an international freight forwarder founded in Brescia in 1956, based at Via Bruno Buozzi 14. In cosmetics logistics our job is transport: we move the product between those who make it, those who fill and pack it and those who sell it. We handle both bulk, meaning product that has not yet been packaged, and finished product ready for sale. They are two different journeys, with different packages, weights and consignees, and for each one we arrange the vehicle and the documents required. In both cases we start from your instructions: what is to be collected, where, and who it has to reach.
Bulk: the unpackaged product
Bulk is the industry's name for product that has not yet been packaged. It travels in drums, intermediate bulk containers, pails or other containers chosen by the manufacturer, usually from the plant where it is made to the one where it is filled into bottles, jars or tubes. These are heavy packages that must be loaded level, secured properly and not stacked unless the container allows it. Before collection we ask you for the weight, dimensions and number of containers, and whether the receiver has the equipment to unload them.
The finished product
Finished product is already packaged: boxes, bottles and packs sealed in cartons and placed on pallets. Here weight matters less and appearance matters more, because a dented pack cannot go on sale. So we look at how the pallets are built, whether they can be stacked and how the corners are protected. We collect from the manufacturer or from whoever did the packaging and take the goods to their destination, following the instructions you give us for each delivery.
Delivery to the wholesaler
A wholesaler usually receives full pallets or large quantities of a few items. To ship cosmetic products to a wholesaler we need the exact warehouse address, the receiving hours and a contact name. If the consignee has no loading dock, we use a vehicle with a tail lift. Together with you we work out whether a full load, a part load or groupage makes more sense, based on the quantity and the date the goods are expected.
Delivery to large retail chains
The distribution centres of large retail chains have strict rules: unloading is by appointment only, with the documents they ask for and pallets built as stated in the order. A vehicle that turns up without a booking, or with a pallet different from the one expected, may be sent away. So before departure we ask you, or the distribution centre directly, for the unloading slot and check that the goods match the order. It is preparation work that avoids wasted journeys.
Other consignees named by the customer
Not all goods go to a wholesaler or a distribution centre. They may be meant for a shop, a distributor abroad, a company that packs on your behalf or another address you give us from time to time. You tell us where the goods need to go and we organise the journey. Within Europe, road departures are daily. For countries further away we look at air or sea freight, depending on the quantity and the urgency.
If the product is classified as dangerous goods
Most cosmetics travel as ordinary goods. Some products, however, may be classified as dangerous goods for transport: this is the case, for example, with some perfumes, nail varnishes or aerosols, which are flammable. When that happens, we check the safety data sheet you provide and arrange transport in line with the rules on dangerous goods. You will find more information on our page about dangerous goods.
Common mistakes when transporting cosmetics
The first is using cartons that are not suited to the weight: bottles and jars weigh more than they seem to and the bottom carton gives way. The second is building mixed pallets without a list, so the receiver cannot check the goods at unloading. The third is handing over incomplete transport documents, with no number of packages, weight or order reference. The fourth is shipping to a retail distribution centre without having booked the unloading slot. These mistakes are avoided with a check before collection.
A team that looks for the most cost-effective option
When you entrust a cosmetics shipment to us, you have contact people who know your products and your consignees. They suggest the type of journey that suits the quantity, tell you when the vehicle will come to collect and let you know once delivery has been made. If a consignee changes the date or asks for an amendment, they deal with it. For a quotation we need the type of product, bulk or finished, the number and weight of the packages, the collection point and the delivery point.
