Start with the same machine specification
Price comparisons are unreliable when suppliers quote different payment hardware, voltage conversion, artwork, spare parts or packing. Lock the exact model and included items before calculating logistics.
- Machine and option price
- Payment hardware
- Electrical configuration
- Branding and language
- Included accessories and spares
- Export packing
Collect shipment data before requesting freight
Freight forwarders need package count, packed dimensions, gross weight, origin and destination. For mixed orders, request a packing list that separates every model and states whether units can be stacked.
- Number of packages
- Length, width and height
- Gross weight
- Stacking restrictions
- Pickup location
- Port, warehouse or door destination
Add destination charges and import costs
Depending on the route and Incoterm, landed cost may include origin handling, main freight, insurance, customs brokerage, duty, tax, port charges, examination, storage and final delivery. Confirm classification and local requirements with a qualified customs broker.
- Freight and insurance
- Brokerage and documentation
- Duty and applicable tax
- Port or terminal charges
- Inspection or storage risk
- Final-mile delivery
Calculate installed cost per machine
Add unloading, doorway or lift handling, assembly, electrical work, payment-system setup, staff training and opening spares. Divide shared shipment costs using a consistent method such as packed volume, weight or model-level freight allocation.
- Unloading equipment
- Internal movement and assembly
- Electrical installation
- Cashless or card setup
- Initial prizes and consumables
- Contingency allowance
Buyer questions
Frequently asked questions
What information is needed for an arcade machine freight quote?
Provide package count, packed dimensions, gross weight, pickup point, destination, delivery type and desired Incoterm. Machine dimensions alone are not enough.
Does landed cost include import duty and tax?
A landed-cost calculation should identify them, but rates depend on destination, classification and importer circumstances. Confirm them with the local broker or authority.
Is LCL or a full container cheaper for arcade machines?
It depends on total packed volume, route, handling and destination charges. Compare complete quotations using the same packing list rather than assuming one method is always cheaper.