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Shipping Information

  • General Shipping Information
  • Small Parcel Courier
  • LTL & Truckload Shipments
  • So Cal Shipping & Self Pick Up
  • Shipping to Mexico
  • International Shipping

General Shipping Information

We make shipping easy - no matter where you are or how much you order. Thanks to our strong network of trusted carriers, you get competitive rates that help stretch your profit margins.

Unlike standard shipments, liquidation merchandise often comes in mixed formats. That’s why we offer flexible packaging options - like cases, bins, gaylords, and shrink-wrapped pallets - to make sure your goods arrive securely and ready to resell.

Shipping methods we use:

Your order can be picked up at our Lynwood, CA Facility during business hours
Self Pick-Up

Pick up your order directly from our Lynwood, CA facility during business hours - no shipping fees.

Small Parcel Couriers (USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.)
Small Parcel Couriers

For smaller orders, we’ll ship via USPS, FedEx, UPS, or similar - fast & efficient when freight isn’t needed.

LTL (Less Than Truckload) Freight
Less Than Truckload Freight

If your order’s too big for parcel but not enough for a truck, we’ll secure the lowest LTL freight rate for you.

Full Truckloads or Containers
Full Truckloads or Containers

We’ll coordinate with our trusted carriers to get you the best rate and schedule your delivery fast.

How Shipping Costs Are Calculated

Shipping rates vary based on several factors, including:

Distance

The farther the delivery, the higher the cost—longer routes impact fuel and transit time.

Location Type

Residential, commercial, or rural - each affects delivery fees and access for freight trucks.

Packaging size & weight

Heavier loads or loads that take up a lot of space cost more to ship

Type of merchandise

Certain items need special handling, which can impact how they’re shipped and what it costs.

If you’re placing and completing your order online, a real-time shipping quote will be provided to you during checkout. In addition, we’re happy to provide real-time shipping quotes online, by phone, or by email - just let us know what you’re looking to order.

Shipping Timelines - Get your merchandise fast from Via Trading

Orders typically ship within 24 hrs of payment & same day when possible
Fast 1-Day Processing

Orders typically ship within 24 hrs of payment & same day when possible

1 - 7 business days in transit depending on the destination
Domestic U.S. delivery

1 - 7 business days in transit depending on the destination

5 - 15 business days in transit depending on the destination
Air Freight (International)

5 - 15 business days in transit depending on the destination

14 - 60 business days in transit depending on the destination
Ocean Freight (International)

14 - 60 business days in transit depending on the destination

We Will Figure out the Shipping for You

If you’re not placing and completing your order on our website, your account manager and our logistics team will work closely with you to:

  • Compare shipping methods
  • Maximize delivery efficiency
  • Provide transparent, competitive rates

Small Parcel Courier Shipping


When Using a Courier Makes Sense:

Via Trading - When is it best to use a Courier
  • Smaller Orders: Ideal for items that don’t require palletization.
  • Multiple Boxes: Shipping multiple boxes at once often lowers the per-box rate—each additional box typically costs less than the first.
  • Lightweight Shipments: This is the fastest and most cost effective method for lightweight shipments
  • Repacking to Save Costs: In some cases, we can repack palletized items into individual boxes to reduce your overall shipping cost—especially useful for residential deliveries or locations that require a lift-gate.


Depending on the size and makeup of your order, shipping by pallet (LTL freight) may sometimes be more economical than using a courier - which your account manager can determine.

For online orders, our checkout system will automatically calculate and recommend the most cost-effective shipping method based on your cart.

By default, all courier shipments include minimal insurance unless you request otherwise.

LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) Shipments

What is LTL Shipping?

LTL stands for “Less-Than-Truckload,” meaning your shipment typically includes 1 to 6 pallets. If your order is larger, we’ll help you explore the best options—whether that’s consolidating, splitting into multiple LTL shipments, or upgrading to a full truckload. Before you finalize your order, we’ll present the most cost-effective shipping plan.


What Affects LTL Shipping Rates?

  • Total shipment weight
  • Type of merchandise
  • Lift-gate requirement
  • Number of pallets
  • Destination address and distance from our warehouse
  • Whether the address is residential or commercial
Image Showing How Much fits in an LTL Trailer

Key Things to Know About LTL Deliveries

Lift-Gates for Residential Deliveries:Homes usually require a lift-gate to lower pallets from the truck.

Extra Charges:Expect surcharges for home delivery, lift-gate use, remote area surcharges, etc. - to save, consider delivering to a business or local freight terminal.

Safety First:For insurance reasons, customers cannot climb onto trucks to unload. Commercial sites without docks or forklifts will also need a lift-gate.

Typical Fees:Residential delivery and lift-gate use each generally add $25–$75 to your total.

Delivery Location:Pallets are dropped curbside or at your dock—drivers won’t bring items inside.

Inspect Before SigningAlways check for damage or missing items before signing the Bill of Lading. Note any issues directly on the form.

Insurance Coverage:LTL shipments include minimal insurance ($0.50–$1 per pound). Let us know if you'd like additional coverage.

Truckload Shipments

What is Truckload Shipping?

Full truckload shipments use a 48’ or 53’ truck - loaded with palletized or hand-stacked goods. Pricing is typically a flat rate based on distance, regardless of how full the truck is. If your order is too big for LTL, truckload shipping may offer a better value.

Lift-gate trucks are available, but they can be expensive. In some cases, renting a forklift locally can be a more affordable way to unload.

How Much Fits on a Truck?

  • A 53’ truck fits about 26 standard pallets (without stacking).
  • If your pallets are under 4’ tall, many can be double-stacked, fitting up to 52 pallets—helping you reduce the landed cost per pallet.
  • Larger orders can often be consolidated or hand-loaded to maximize space and cut shipping costs.
Via Trading - How much fits on a truckload

Important Things to Know When Receiving a Truckload:

  • Make sure your location can accommodate a 53’ truck (check access, street width, and turning room).
  • Have the right equipment and crew ready to unload - most drivers do not assist.
  • Confirm delivery details and ask for notice before arrival if needed.
  • You usually have 2 hours to unload. Overtime fees (detention fees) apply after that.
  • Shipping fees don’t include labor; the driver won’t help unload unless the truck has a lift-gate (then they’ll lower pallets to the curb).
  • Check the truck’s seal number against your packing slip before accepting delivery.
  • Rail shipping may be an option for long distances - it’s slower (10–15 days) but sometimes more affordable than truck.
  • All shipments include minimal insurance unless you request additional coverage.

Size Type Width Height Center Approx. Cubic Capacity # Pallet Positions If Double Stackable (i.e. Pallets Height ≤4?) Hand Loaded
48' Trailer 8.3' 9.25' 2,566 22 44 Depends
53' Trailer 9.3' 9.25' 4,050 26 52 Depends

Southern California Shipping and Self Pick-Up

Southern California Shipping Special

Via Trading offers subsidized Shipping Specials to customers within 150 miles of our facility in Lynwood, CA.

Ship up to 12 Pallets for a low price within most of Southern California!

Prices include residential delivery with lift-gate. Cheaper than LTL deliveries! Cheaper than renting a u-haul & gas!

Shipping Radius Map
Zone Flat Rate Per Pallet Rate
ZONE A (0-50 miles) $150 $12.50 per pallet
ZONE B (50-100 miles) $200 $17.00 per pallet
ZONE C (over 100 miles) $250 $21.00 per pallet

Self Pick-Up

Self-pick up is available at our cash and carry facility. Here are a few important things to keep in mind:

This cut-off ensures you have enough time to load your order before we close.
5:45PM Pick-Up Cut-Off Time

This cut-off ensures you have enough time to load your order before we close.

Orders need to be picked up within 48 hours of being placed.
Pick-Up Within 48hrs

Orders need to be picked up within 48 hours of being placed.

Ensure you order will fit inside your vehicle. Partial pallets that have been opened cannot be returned.
Vehicle Fit

Ensure you order will fit inside your vehicle. Partial pallets that have been opened cannot be returned.

Please dispose of any unwanted goods or packing materials in provided trash containers.
Do Not Leave Trash Behind

Please dispose of any unwanted goods or packing materials in provided trash containers.

Bring enough tie-downs or straps to safely secure your shipment when needed.
Be Prepared to Secure Your Order

Bring enough tie-downs or straps to safely secure your shipment when needed.

If you’re leaving behind pallets, return them to the designated area or ask a team member for help.
Place Pallets in Designated Area

If you’re leaving behind pallets, return them to the designated area or ask a team member for help.

Team members can load whole pallets into your vehicle using a forklift, but cannot hand-load items.
Assistance with Loading is Limited

Team members can load whole pallets into your vehicle using a forklift, but cannot hand-load items.

Heavy machinery operates in our parking and loading areas.Please keep pets and children close or inside your vehicle.
Exercise Extreme Caution at All Times

Heavy machinery operates in our parking & loading areas. Keep pets & children close or inside your vehicle.

Shipping Packages to Mexico

Simple & Reliable Delivery to Your Door

We ship orders directly to your address in Mexico! Simply pay Via Trading for your merchandise, then pay the shipping carrier separately upon delivery.

Estimated Delivery: Most shipments to Mexico arrive within 5 – 10 business days, depending on location and carrier availability. However, shipping time can vary heavily depending on your exact location.

International shipping quotes do not include customs duties, import taxes (like VAT or GST), or clearance fees, which are the consignee’s responsibility upon delivery or customs processing. Please also note, many countries restrict certain product types or brands, and some goods may be prohibited entirely due to brand protection laws or exclusive import rights.

For additional details regarding international shipping, please visit our International Shippingsection.

Please note: Via Trading can recommend shipping carriers as a courtesy only. Responsibility remains with the buyer and any claims for delays, merchandise lost or damaged in transit, or additional delivery charges or fees which may be incurred must be taken up directly with the shipping carrier.

Example of how tightly shipments to Mexico are packed


Sample Mexico Shipping & Landed Cost Breakdown

All prices below are listed in U.S. dollars (USD).

SKU Name Unit Count Packaging Price/unit Total Price Door to door Shipping Estimate Zone 1(GDL/CDMX) Door to door Shipping Estimate Zone 2 (Everything else) Approximate Landed Cost per Unit
MX-ARWKIDS Kids Clothing 400 Bale $2.25 $900.00 ~$400-$500 ~$500-$600 ~$3.25-$3.75/unit
MX-ARWMIX Mixed Clothing 400 Bale $1.79 $716.00 ~$400-$500 ~$500-$600 ~$2.79-$3.29/unit
MX-ARWMIX6GL Mixed Clothing 1,250 2 Bales $1.65 $2,062.50 ~$800-$1,100 ~$1,000-$1,300 ~$2.29-$2.69/unit
MX-YILUAPP Plus Size Clothing 400 Bale $2.25 $900.00 ~$400-$500 ~$500-$600 ~$3.25-$3.75/unit
MX-AMZMIX Mixed App 400 Bale $1.99 $796.00 ~$400-$500 ~$500-$600 ~$2.99-$3.49/unit
MX-AMZSWIM Swimwear 500 Bale $2.99 $1,495.00 ~$400-$500 ~$500-$600 ~$3.79-$4.19/unit
MX-AMZACC Accessories 1000 Bale $1.14 $1,140.00 ~$400-$500 ~$500-$600 ~$1.54-$1.74/unit
MX-AMZJWL Jewelry 500 Case $0.69 $345.00 ~$115-$145 ~$145-$175 ~$0.92-$1.04/unit

International Shipping

What is an LCL (Less-Than-Container) Shipment?

LCL shipments are ideal when you're sending a small number of pallets internationally—less than a full ocean container. These shipments travel by sea and typically take between 45–60 days to arrive.

While slower than air freight, LCL is usually a more affordable way to ship individual pallets overseas - especially for high-value goods.

However, LCL isn’t always the most economical option for lower-value pallets. If you're shipping multiple pallets, a full container may offer better value than sending them separately via LCL. We'll help you compare options to find the most cost-effective solution for your shipment.

How Much fits in an LCL Shipment


What is an OCL Shipment?

Via Trading Ocean Container Shipping or OCL - how much fits in an Ocean Shipping Container

Ocean container shipping is used for larger international orders and typically offers flat-rate pricing based on the origin and destination. It’s a great option when shipping large volumes outside the U.S. and nearby regions.

Containers generally take 14–60 days to arrive and come in 20’, 40’, and 45’ lengths.

To get the most out of your container, goods can be hand-loaded instead of placed on pallets. This can double or even triple how much fits—lowering your landed cost per unit. Not all goods can be hand-loaded, and some countries have special import restrictions—like bans on wooden pallets or requirements for fumigation certificates.

For soft goods like clothing or domestics, we can also bale the merchandise to fit even more into your container and further reduce shipping costs.

Make sure to communicate any special requirements to your Account Manager so we can plan your shipment accordingly.

Standard Ocean Container Sizes and Capacity

Size Type Width Height Center Approx. Cubic Capacity # Pallet Positions If Double Stackable
(i.e. Pallets Height ≤ 4')
Hand Loaded
20' Ocean Container 7.6' 7.95' 1,165 10 20 Depends
40' Ocean Container 7.6' 7.95' 2,377 20 40 Depends
40' HC Ocean Container 7.8' 8.95' 2,684 20 40 Depends
45' HC Ocean Container 7.8' 8.7' 3,026 22 44 Depends

International Shipping Costs

Our system can’t provide real-time quotes for Container or LCL (Less than Container Load) pallet shipments. For up-to-date rates, please email or call us directly.

We do offer real-time quotes for international orders of case-packed goods, which typically ship via courier services like FedEx or USPS. For orders placed and completed online, we currently only ship to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Ocean freight costs range from $300 to $700 per pallet, depending on the destination, and are usually not economical for low-value pallets in our industry.

For larger shipments, container loads are generally the most cost-effective method. Full containers (20’, 40’, or 45’) typically cost between $2,500 and $6,500, depending on size and destination.

CUSTOMS & VAT INFO

International shipping quotes do not include customs duties, import fees, or sales taxes (GST or VAT). These costs are the responsibility of the consignee and must be paid upon receipt or customs clearance.

Many countries have restrictions on certain types of goods or brands, often allowing only authorized importers to bring those products in. It’s the buyer’s responsibility to understand any restrictions or import rules for their destination country. Via Trading cannot be held liable for shipments seized or refused by customs.

Before placing your order, please check with your local customs office to confirm that your products can be imported without issues and to familiarize yourself with any associated fees or requirements.

It is the buyer’s responsibility to be informed of particular restrictions in the country to which products are being shipped. Via Trading cannot be held responsible for merchandise seized or refused at customs as a result of regulations or laws pertaining to that country. Please make sure you familiarize yourself with those costs & are able to successfully customs clear your goods given the information provided prior to placing orders. Please contact your local customs office prior to ordering to make sure the products purchased can be imported without restriction.

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has very broad authority to inspect Export Cargo & can select any shipment to examine. The cost of such inspections, if and when so ordered by CBP, are the responsibility of the consignee. Customs clearance, duties and other related import fees and taxes are the responsibility of the consignee. When appropriate please make sure to check the Seal # matches the paperwork and is not tampered with.

Please note: We export dozens of orders on a weekly basis. In the very large majority of cases (over 98%), orders are shipped and clear customs with no problems. Any shipping quotes or product quotes provided are only for shipping costs and for the merchandise sold – they DO NOT include any additional customs charges & tariffs or sales taxes which you may or may not incur. Due to the nature of our business, in most cases we are unable to provide detailed manifests and country of origins of the items we offer. In the majority of cases that does not cause any problems at customs, however we need to inform our customers that in very rare occasions clearing customs with such goods can be problematic & that Via Trading does not and cannot control that aspect of the sale. All shipping quotes are provided with minimal insurance. If you would like to purchase additional insurance, please let your account manager know before the order is finalized.