Delivering to a 3PL or prep center
Most commercial delivery issues come from one thing
- Appointment and receiving requirements were not confirmed early
If you are delivering port/CFS → warehouse, confirm these items before requesting delivery
What to confirm with your warehouse
Ask for these details
- Is an appointment required
- Receiving hours and time zone
- Reference numbers required on paperwork
- Pallet requirements
pallet type, wrap, max height - Label requirements
- Whether they accept loose cartons or require pallets
- Late fee policy and redelivery risk
Why this matters
If the truck arrives without correct appointment details
- The warehouse may refuse the delivery
- The carrier may charge redelivery fees
- You may incur storage while rebooking
How port-to-door coordination helps
If you select port-to-door coordination (commercial only), I coordinate
- Delivery scheduling and appointment requirements
- Confirmation of receiving instructions
- Delivery status updates through confirmed delivery