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- Export customs clearance in Ukraine<\/li>\n
- International transportation \u2014 full or partial truckload:\n
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- FTL (Full Truck Load)<\/strong> \u2014 the entire truck is filled with goods from one sender<\/li>\n
- LTL (Less Than Truck Load)<\/strong> \u2014 combined shipment, where your pallet is delivered with other cargo (cheaper, but may take longer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Import customs clearance in the UK<\/li>\n
- VAT payment (20% of product value)<\/li>\n
- Door-to-door delivery (with tail-lift van)<\/li>\n
- Coordination with the client regarding delivery time<\/li>\n
- Unloading, installation, and packaging removal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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About the Shipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n
This example uses real parameters of a kitchen set optimized for export. It included:<\/p>\n
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- 2 joint Euro pallets<\/li>\n
- Dimensions: 110 cm (W) \u00d7 240 cm (L) \u00d7 120 cm (H)<\/li>\n
- Approx. weight: up to 300 kg<\/li>\n
- Contents: semi-assembled furniture modules, ready for one-day installation<\/li>\n
- Packaging: wrapped in film with unpacking stage labels<\/li>\n
- Customs value: \u20ac5,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This type of shipment is suitable even for complex city zones (like central London), provided that access, parking, and tail-lift van needs are taken into account.<\/p>\n
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Estimated Delivery Costs for a Large Shipment: Minimum and Maximum Scenarios<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n \nCategory<\/th>\n Minimum (\u20ac)<\/th>\n Maximum (\u20ac)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Delivery + customs clearance<\/td>\n 930<\/td>\n 1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n UK VAT (20%)<\/td>\n 1,000<\/td>\n 1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Unloading<\/td>\n 140<\/td>\n 190<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Installation<\/td>\n 500<\/td>\n 1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Cargo insurance<\/td>\n 15<\/td>\n 25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Temporary storage<\/td>\n 30<\/td>\n 60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Bank & currency fees<\/td>\n 20<\/td>\n 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Document handling in the UK<\/td>\n 40<\/td>\n 80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Packaging disposal<\/td>\n 70<\/td>\n 175<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Old furniture removal<\/td>\n 115<\/td>\n 290<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Installer travel\/accommodation<\/td>\n 0<\/td>\n 300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total<\/strong><\/td>\n 2,660<\/strong><\/td>\n 4,370<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhen a Backup Route via Poland is Useful<\/strong><\/p>\n
In international delivery, it\u2019s important to have an alternative plan in case of unforeseen circumstances. One such option is transshipment at a warehouse in Poland (e.g., in Lublin).<\/p>\n
This involves:<\/p>\n
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- Delivery from Kyiv to a Polish warehouse<\/li>\n
- Reloading onto new transport<\/li>\n
- Final delivery from Poland to the UK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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When is this approach particularly relevant?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- Religious or public holidays<\/strong> in the EU or UK \u2014 high demand for trucks, border queues<\/li>\n
- Vehicle shortage<\/strong> on the Kyiv\u2013London route \u2014 common during peak periods (e.g., Sept\u2013Oct, quarter-end)<\/li>\n
- Tight delivery window<\/strong> for the UK client \u2014 transshipment allows holding the cargo until the required date<\/li>\n
- Cost optimization<\/strong> \u2014 sometimes the Kyiv\u2013Lublin + Lublin\u2013London route is cheaper than direct Kyiv\u2013London<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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What You Need for the Polish Warehouse Delivery Scenario<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- A contract or agreement with a logistics provider in Poland that has a bonded or temporary storage warehouse<\/li>\n
- Invoice, T1, and logistics tracking between stages<\/li>\n
- Proper cargo labeling and accounting for loading\/unloading and storage costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This option increases flexibility and reduces risks \u2014 especially when timely delivery is essential.<\/p>\n
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What Furniture Manufacturers Should Know to Order Logistics Correctly<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- Cargo dimensions and weight<\/li>\n
- Delivery type: to partner or to end customer<\/li>\n
- Incoterms (DAP or DDP)<\/li>\n
- Need for warehouse storage<\/li>\n
- Client contacts, exact address, floor, elevator access<\/li>\n
- Delivery zone restrictions (ULZ, access time, parking)<\/li>\n
- Old furniture removal needs<\/li>\n
- Clear installation deadline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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About the Rates<\/strong><\/h3>\n
This training case includes commercial quotes from several logistics companies specializing in furniture delivery to the UK. The calculations are based on groupage (LTL) delivery.<\/p>\n
The most competitive rates were offered by Daleth Group<\/strong>, which provided a full-service package including customs clearance, delivery, and client coordination in London.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udfe8 All rates are valid as of the article’s publication and may vary depending on market conditions, fuel prices, seasonality, and transport availability.<\/p>\n
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Conclusion: Groupage Delivery from Kyiv to London to End Clients is Possible<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Organizing the delivery of a single furniture set to an end consumer in the EU or UK is achievable \u2014 but only with a detailed cost breakdown, streamlined processes, and experienced partners at every stage.<\/p>\n
This guide was prepared by the UAFM team as part of the \u201cExport Alliance Mastery\u201d<\/strong> training program by Vision Institute<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
This instruction is part of the internal training cases available to UAFM members.<\/p>\n
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Need Help With Logistics?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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- Vehicle shortage<\/strong> on the Kyiv\u2013London route \u2014 common during peak periods (e.g., Sept\u2013Oct, quarter-end)<\/li>\n
- Religious or public holidays<\/strong> in the EU or UK \u2014 high demand for trucks, border queues<\/li>\n
- LTL (Less Than Truck Load)<\/strong> \u2014 combined shipment, where your pallet is delivered with other cargo (cheaper, but may take longer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- FTL (Full Truck Load)<\/strong> \u2014 the entire truck is filled with goods from one sender<\/li>\n