How Steel Ladders Are Shipped
Understanding shipping options, packaging standards, and typical transit times helps you plan your procurement timeline. For a shipment-specific freight quote, send your order details to our team.
Packaging Standards
Every Dengtai ladder ships with: VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) wrapping to protect against transit corrosion, vacuum sealing in heavy-gauge polyethylene, and ISPM 15 certified wooden crates. Container loading is supervised with photographic documentation provided to the buyer.
Container Options
| Container Type | Capacity (Standard Ladders) | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 20 ft GP | 8-12 single-section ladders | Small to medium orders |
| 40 ft GP | 20-30 single-section ladders | Large orders |
| 40 ft HC | 25-35 ladders | Bulk orders, tall sections |
| LCL | 1-5 ladders | Small orders, consolidated shipping |
Typical Sea Freight Transit Times (from Tianjin)
| Destination | Transit Time |
|---|---|
| US West Coast | 15-20 days |
| US East Coast | 30-35 days |
| Northern Europe | 30-35 days |
| UK | 30-35 days |
| Southeast Asia | 7-12 days |
| Middle East | 20-25 days |
| Australia / NZ | 15-20 days |
Common Incoterms
- FOB Tianjin: Standard. Buyer arranges ocean freight from port of loading.
- CIF [Destination]: Dengtai arranges freight and insurance to destination port.
- DDP: Delivered Duty Paid — available for qualified buyers.