SHENGYUE · NEWPORT

SKD vs CKD Bicycle Export Packing

SKD means Semi-Knocked Down: bicycles retain selected assemblies. CKD means Completely Knocked Down: components need assembly at destination. Agree the exact parts list and assembly work before choosing the export pack.

SKD: selected assemblies stay together

Confirm which parts are fitted before dispatch and which are packed separately. The assembly level does not replace a model-specific list of parts, hardware and work to complete on arrival.

CKD: plan component assembly

A CKD shipment supplies disassembled components for assembly at destination. Match the packing list to your assembly capability, tools, instructions and final checks before confirming the order.

85% SKD packing

Single and double packs are available for selected configurations. Confirm the included assemblies, protective materials and assembly work required at destination.

AB cartons and CKD

Discuss AB cartons for three or four bicycles, with or without wheel lacing, and fully disassembled packing. Choose based on your assembly capability and the selected models.

Plan the shipment

Request carton dimensions, gross/net weight, units per carton and container loading quantities for the final specification. Tianjin is the usual departure port; Qingdao is an alternative to discuss.

Choose by assembly needs

Start with what your destination team can assemble and inspect, then compare the packing options. A smaller shipping footprint is not automatically a lower total cost.

Choose by assembly needs
Packing decisionState in the orderCheck before shipment
Assembly at destinationExact detached-parts list and who completes assembly.Instructions, required hardware and complete sets per carton.
Carton identificationModel, size, colour and quantity format.Labels agree with the packing list and actual contents.
Loading basisApproved packed-carton dimensions and gross weight.Loading plan uses the quoted configuration and packing method.

Define the work at arrival

For 85% SKD, establish the exact detached-parts list and final assembly work. For an AB carton, identify the three or four complete bicycle sets and whether wheel lacing is included. For CKD, plan component assembly, tools and final checks. Use the comparison below to match the format to your actual operation.

Compare the whole shipment

Request carton dimensions, gross and net weight, units per carton and loading assumptions for the same model and quantity under each packing option. Compare freight, destination handling, assembly labour and protective materials together. Wheel size alone cannot determine a reliable 20GP or 40HQ loading quantity.

Identify every configuration

A mixed-size or mixed-colour order needs clear carton identification so the receiving team can separate complete sets. Include model, size, colour and quantity in the packing brief. Tianjin is the usual departure port; discuss Qingdao and the scope of the quoted shipping terms when preparing the order.

Match packing to assembly capability

Match packing to assembly capability
PackingAssembly at destinationAgree before ordering
85% SKD · single / double packFinal assembly and setup; request the exact list of detached parts.Model, protection, units per carton and assembly instructions.
AB carton · 3 / 4 bicyclesCoordinate grouped parts and whether wheels are supplied laced.Parts identification, wheel preparation and complete sets per carton.
CKDComponent assembly and final checks; plan tools and assembly skills.Component list, separation/protection, instructions and packing data.

Compare the complete landed and assembly cost. Carton dimensions, weights and container capacity depend on the final model and packing — no fixed loading quantity is assumed.

Ready for export

Coordinate assembly level, protective inserts and carton specifications before shipment.

Carton and packing preparation
Carton and packing preparation
Packed cartons in storage
Packed cartons in storage
Cartons arranged in the warehouse
Cartons arranged in the warehouse
Packing & shipping

Freight volume depends on the model and packing method, not wheel size alone. Request a model-specific packing quotation with the following details.

Request packing details
  • Model, wheel size and packing method
  • Carton dimensions and bicycles per carton
  • Net / gross weight per carton
  • 20GP / 40HQ loading quantity and loading assumptions

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