International Cargo Services-Commercial cargo
We offer three sizes of containers for international shipping:
- 20 FT Standard
- 40 FT Standard
- 40 FT High Cube
| Size | Capacity | Maximum cargo weight | Dimensions |
| 20 FT Standard | 1,200 cu. ft (33 cu. m) | 37,000 lb. (17,000 kg) | L. 20 ft (5.90 m) x W. 7.8 ft (2.35 m) x H. 7.10 ft (2.39 m) |
| 40 FT Standard | 2,400 cu. ft (67 cu. m) | 44,000 lbs (20,000 kg) | L. 40 ft (12.03 m) x W. 7.8 ft (2.35 m) x H. 7.10 ft (2.39 m) |
| 20 FT High Cube | 2,700 cu. ft (76 cu. m) | 44,000 lbs (20,000 kg) |
L. 40 ft (12.03 m) x W. 7.8 ft (2.35 m) x H. 8.10 ft (2.7 m) |
For shipping cost and delivery terms inquiries, please contact Meest Corporation’s head office directly at 1-800-361-7345.
For commercial cargo, Meest offers
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Air Freight: This international freight shipping service is suitable for time-sensitive shipments, this service provides fast delivery for smaller commercial goods. Air freight is typically more expensive but ensures quicker transit times.
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Sea Cargo: Ideal for larger and heavier cargo, sea freight is more cost-effective, though it has longer transit times compared to air freight. Meest provides full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) options, depending on the size of the shipment.
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Warehousing and Distribution: Meest offers warehousing solutions, which include storage, inventory management, and distribution services. This is especially useful for businesses that need to store goods temporarily before shipping them to their final destination.
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Insurance: To protect the value of the cargo, Meest offers insurance coverage options for commercial shipments, providing peace of mind against potential damage or loss during transit.
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Tracking and Customer Support: Meest provides tracking options and robust customer support to keep businesses informed about the status of their shipments.
Consolidated cargo
Meest Corporation Inc. ships consolidated cargo in containers with freight and parcels. Containerized cargo sent by ocean freight is charged by cargo volume or actual physical weight depending on the type of cargo. Air freight rates are calculated accordingly.
To determine the cost of shipping, the greater of the actual weight or volume weight is utilized.
For sending consolidated cargo, client must provide the following information:
- full description of cargo
- weight, size, and value of cargo
- information on recipient and shipper (picture ID, full address, and telephone number)
- method of shipment (by sea or by air).
For sending a commercial cargo, client must submit the following documents:
- Commercial invoice indicating the weight, volume, and value of cargo in the container.
- Contract between the sender and the recipient, if they are legal entities (registered companies)
- Certificate of Origin. This document contains information about where the cargo was produced and its weight and volume
Each of these documents should specify the sender and recipient’s locations.
For more information regarding commercial cargo, please contact Meest Corporation’s head office directly at 1-800-361-7345.
Containers to Western Ukraine are usually shipped through the port of Gdynia in Poland or Bremerhaven in Germany. Containers to Eastern Ukraine (including Kyiv) are usually shipped through the port of Odessa.
Cargo arriving at Meest’s warehouse in Lviv can be delivered to any city of Ukraine either:
- under customs control (bonded) or
- customs-cleared (released for free use)
ICT (Internal Customs Transit) documents are required for cargo delivered from Lviv under customs control.
