Export & Logistics
Export support for international charcoal buyers — documentation, container loading and destination-port planning. Figures here describe industry practice and public supplier data, not guarantees for any specific order.
What We Support
Documentation
Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and export documents.
Container Loading
Optimized loading to maximize weight and protect the product.
Destination Planning
Port and delivery planning for your market.
Container Loading Reference
How much charcoal fits a container depends on product form, packaging and packing density, so a single figure never applies to every load. As a planning reference drawn from public supplier data for coconut shell hookah charcoal, a 20-foot container loads approximately 14.4 tonnes and a 40-foot high-cube approximately 23.4 tonnes. Retail-packaged goods and palletised loads typically load lighter than bulk bags, because boxes and pallets consume volume.
| Container | Indicative load (coconut shell briquettes) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 20 ft GP | ~14.4 t | Public supplier data; varies with packaging |
| 40 ft HQ | ~23.4 t | Public supplier data; varies with packaging |
Indicative figures only — the load plan for a specific order is confirmed with the supplier and freight forwarder before booking.
Ports of Loading
Common Chinese ports of loading for charcoal exports are Shanghai, Ningbo and Shenzhen. The practical choice depends on the supplier's location and the shipping line serving your destination. Charcoal is a dangerous good (UN 1361, Class 4.2, self-heating), so the carrier and the loading port must accept Class 4.2 cargo — a detail worth confirming before committing to a route.
Export Documentation
A typical export set for a charcoal shipment includes:
- Commercial Invoice (CI) — value and terms of the sale.
- Packing List (PL) — quantities, weights and packaging per carton/pallet.
- Bill of Lading (BL) — the carrier's receipt and title document.
- Certificate of Origin (CO) — states the country of origin, often required for duty treatment.
- Fumigation Certificate — required where the destination or packing material (e.g. wooden pallets) demands phytosanitary treatment.
- Dangerous Goods Declaration & MSDS — required because charcoal ships under UN 1361, Class 4.2.
The exact document set is destination-specific and is confirmed per order with the buyer's broker. For the classification and compliance side, see the compliance notes.
Lead Time
For OEM or printed private-label orders, an indicative lead time of 15–25 days after artwork approval is commonly cited in public supplier listings. This is industry practice, not a contractual commitment: production, packaging print runs and vessel availability all move the real schedule. Standard stock-packaged orders typically move faster because no print or tooling step is involved.