A vehicle price without controlled packing data cannot produce a dependable landed-cost comparison.
Start with final packed dimensions.
Request length, width and height for the exact carton, steel frame or crate configuration.
Confirm whether wheels, handlebar, racks, battery, fluids or accessories are removed and how that changes assembly work.
Calculate volume from the approved pack.
CBM is length × width × height in meters. Use the final outer dimensions, not an estimated product size.
Small packaging changes can affect row layout, total quantity and freight allocation across a container.
Separate net and gross weight.
Net weight describes the vehicle; gross weight includes packing and included items. Both influence handling and transport planning.
Confirm forklift access, stacking restrictions, center of gravity and warehouse equipment for heavier platforms.
Treat loading quantity as a model-specific result.
Ask for 20GP and 40HQ plans only after the packing dimensions and loading method are frozen.
Mixed-model containers require a separate calculation because each pack may have different dimensions, weight and stacking limits.
Review how the pack controls damage.
Check frame fixing, wheel or suspension restraint, surface protection, loose parts, moisture protection and carton marks.
Agree on photo records and inspection points before loading so claims can be traced to the actual shipment.
Put packing data in the quotation record.
Record packing method, outer dimensions, gross weight, CBM, included parts, assembly condition and loading quantity.
Reconfirm the data whenever configuration, accessories or packaging change.