Category: Shipping & logistics

  • A 40′HQ (high-cube) container holds two or three FOTON Tunland pickups, depending on the model. That single number decides your freight cost per unit, so it is the first thing to pin down before you compare quotes.

    The counts we ship

    Model Per 40′HQ Why
    Tunland G7 3 units Shorter overall length; three fit with the standard loading pattern
    Tunland S / E (single cab) 3 units Same platform, shorter cab
    Tunland V7 / V9 2 units Larger body — 5,617 mm overall
    Tunland G9 2 units Largest body in the range

    What actually changes the count

    • Overall length. The V and G9 bodies are longer; once you pass a certain length only two will sit in a 40′HQ without risking contact.
    • Accessories. A fitted cargo-box step, sports bar or roof rack can add enough height to change how the third unit is angled.
    • Cargo box configuration. Long-bed single cabs load differently from short-bed double cabs.
    • Whether wheels stay on. Some routes ship with wheels removed to gain height — that is a decision for the loading plan, not a default.

    How we confirm it for your order

    Before you pay a deposit we send the loading plan for your exact configuration, and after loading we send photographs of the container with the units secured, plus the VIN list. That way the count you were quoted is the count you can see.

    What this means for your landed cost

    Freight per unit is roughly the container rate divided by the number of units. Going from two to three units per container cuts the per-unit freight by about a third — which is usually a bigger number than any discount you can negotiate on the truck itself.

    If your volume does not fill a container, ask us about mixed loading with another model.

    Tell us your port and quantity and we will return a firm FOB or CIF quotation within 24 hours →

  • “When will it arrive?” is the question that decides whether a buyer places the order. Here is how the timeline actually breaks down, and which parts you can influence.

    The three phases

    Phase Typical Who controls it
    Production 20–30 days Factory slot; partly you (earlier order, earlier slot)
    Ocean transit 25–45 days Route and carrier
    Clearance and delivery Varies widely You — documents and broker

    What shortens the timeline

    • A complete requirement list at enquiry. Every unanswered question adds a round trip.
    • Deposit paid promptly. The production slot is booked on payment, not on agreement.
    • Documents prepared in advance. Send your importer-of-record details with the order.
    • Choosing a configuration that is already scheduled. If your exact spec is not in the current plan, it waits for the next one.

    What lengthens it

    • Changing specification after the order is placed
    • Pre-shipment inspection raised late
    • An emission standard that has to be confirmed with the factory
    • Port congestion at either end — seasonal and outside anyone’s control

    How to plan a stock order

    Work backwards from the date you want vehicles on the ground, subtract clearance time, transit, and production, and that gives you the order date. Allow a margin for the one document that always takes longer than expected.

    For a first order, place it earlier than feels necessary. For a repeat order, place it against your sell-through rate rather than your stock level.

    See how we handle loading and documentation →

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