Direct answer
This completed shipment combined mixed goods from multiple Chinese suppliers into one 6.5 CBM ocean LCL movement. The cargo was handled through a Guangzhou consolidation warehouse, arrived at Tampa Port, was deconsolidated in Tampa, and then moved by truck to Bradenton, Florida.
The shipment weighed 827 kg, while the applicable quote used a volume-based chargeable weight of 1,100 kg. Fragile pieces received wooden-frame or wooden-crate protection before departure.
What the shipment included
The order contained different product categories and package shapes rather than one uniform commodity. The documented mix included sanitary fixtures, household appliances, motorized bamboo shades, a recliner chair and cleaning equipment.
This combination made receiving control important. Separate supplier deliveries had to be associated with the same customer order, checked at the consolidation warehouse and prepared for a single international shipment. Customer identity, supplier identities, purchase prices, order numbers and private shipping documents are omitted from this account.
Why LCL fit this order
At 6.5 CBM, the shipment did not require a dedicated full container. LCL allowed the customer’s cargo to share container space while the separate supplier orders were first brought together in Guangzhou.
That does not mean LCL is automatically the lowest-cost option for every shipment. The decision should consider the final packed volume, weight, handling sensitivity, readiness dates and destination requirements. Our FCL versus LCL guide explains the wider comparison, while the multi-supplier consolidation service covers the origin-coordination stage.
How the cargo was prepared in Guangzhou
The Guangzhou warehouse served as the consolidation point for the different supplier deliveries. The cargo mix included fragile fixtures and larger packaged products, so a single packaging method was not appropriate for every item.
Fragile pieces were reinforced with wooden frames or packed in wooden crates. Other items remained in supplier cartons where the packaging was suitable for the planned handling. This case records the use of additional protection; it does not claim that the same packaging specification will suit every sanitary fixture, appliance or piece of furniture.
How volume affected the pricing basis
The final shipment measured 6.5 CBM and had an actual gross weight of 827 kg. For this movement, the applicable quote was volume-based and used a chargeable weight of 1,100 kg.
This is why final packed measurements matter. Supplier product dimensions, unpacked dimensions and early estimates should not be treated as final freight measurements. Importers planning a similar order should provide the packed length, width and height of each handling unit, total actual weight and maximum single-piece dimensions. The freight quote checklist lists the information needed for a shipment-specific review.
Destination handling in Florida
The shipment arrived at Tampa Port on September 2, 2026, and the LCL container was deconsolidated in Tampa on September 5. Customs clearance and destination handling were completed before the cargo continued by truck toward Bradenton on September 8.
The customer signed for delivery on September 9. From the August 2 ocean departure to signed delivery, the recorded interval was 38 calendar days. This historical interval includes destination handling and should not be read as a quoted ocean transit time or a guarantee for another shipment.
What this case confirms
This case confirms that the multi-supplier cargo was consolidated in Guangzhou, moved as a 6.5 CBM LCL shipment through Tampa Port, cleared customs and reached its Bradenton destination. It also records the actual weight, the volume-based pricing basis and the use of wooden protection for fragile cargo.
It does not publish the customer’s street address, supplier identities, purchase prices or internal carrier documents. Signed delivery confirms receipt, but this account does not make an unsupported claim about the condition of every item, duty treatment, cost savings or a repeatable transit time.
For a similar shipment, begin with the supplier list, cargo description, final packed measurements, total weight, cargo-ready dates, destination postcode and receiving conditions. Landfall Freight can then review the consolidation plan, transport mode and written delivery scope for the specific order.