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Groupage shipments from 1m3 in shared containers
Affordable · Efficient · Sustainable
Groupage transport is a cost‑effective way to send goods to and from foreign countries. How? By sharing space in a sea container with others moving to the same destination. This makes it possible to ship even very small volumes — starting from just 1m³.
Moving household goods by sea has become increasingly popular for international relocations. But because a standard sea container is large, many customers don’t have enough belongings to fill one on their own. That’s where groupage shipping comes in: a shared container where you split the cost with others.
A Greener Way to Move Internationally
Groupage is not only affordable — it’s also a more sustainable choice.
By combining shipments into a single shared container, we reduce the total number of containers on the ocean. This means:
- fewer departures
- lower CO₂ emissions per customer
- maximum use of available container space
For anyone who wants a more environmentally conscious way to move internationally, groupage is one of the most efficient and climate-friendly solutions available.
Groupage destinations abroad
Transpack operates groupage containers to 10 popular countries. Our busiest destinations include the United States, Curaçao, Australia, and Canada. Current destinations include:
- United States (states in the middle of the country are also accessible)
- Canada
- Curaçao
- Aruba
- Congo
- Thailand
- Singapore
- Australia
- New Zealand
- South Africa
Return shipments back to the Netherlands are also possible. The same trusted partners that support us on the outbound journey also offer a seamless groupage service for your return relocation.
The groupage container will depart once it is full. This can mean longer waiting times compared to a dedicated container. Transpack will keep you updated on availability, planning, and the expected departure window.
What does groupage cost?
Groupage pricing varies depending on:
- destination
- volume (m³)
- selected services
- the season or month of departure
If you want to know what your groupage shipment would cost, request a free, no‑obligation quote.
Groupage can be arranged in different ways:
- Full service: Goods are professionally packed and unpacked at your home.
- Transport service only: You pack and unpack yourself, we handle collection and delivery.
- Warehouse delivery: You deliver packed goods to our warehouse, and we deliver them at destination.
- Warehouse-to-warehouse: You deliver and collect goods at the warehouses.
Variations and combinations are always possible.
Please note: countries such as the United States are large, and groupage does not cover every town. Contact a Transpack representative to check coverage in your desired area.
Safely sharing container space
We understand that sharing a container may raise questions. To guarantee safety and separation of goods, we take several precautions:
- Partitioning the goods by means of wood and/or plastic
- Drawing up packing lists and numbering the individual boxes
- Colour coding the boxes, if required
- Creating loading plans for our partners so they know where certain goods are located
How does Groupage work?
- Send a request: Tell us your volume and destination via our quotation form. We’ll provide availability and pricing categories.
- Preparation: We confirm your booking and explain the customs documents needed for both origin and destination.
- Store your belongings temporarily: Your belongings will be stored free of charge in our warehouse in The Hague until the first possible sailing, unless you need extra storage time on your own request.
- Shipping your goods: We notify you once the container is full and share the sailing schedule. You can follow your shipment via track & trace.
- Collection of goods: Upon arrival, the container is unloaded at our partner’s warehouse for delivery to your new home.
Tips for moving by sea freight
- Prepare all customs documents on time
- Insure your goods: professionally packed items qualify for full all‑risk coverage; self‑packed goods qualify for limited coverage
- Follow our packing tips to ensure safe arrival
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
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