Understanding Your Options

When planning an international move, one of the first questions clients face is: Should I book a sole-use container or share one through groupage?

Both options have advantages. The right choice depends on your budget, timeline, and the size of your move. At Doree Bonner International, we help families, individuals, and businesses make the decision that best fits their needs.

What Is a Sole-Use Container?

A sole-use container is exactly what it sounds like: a shipping container reserved exclusively for your belongings.

Benefits include:

  • Direct transport: Faster transit times as no consolidation is required.
  • Maximum control: Your items are the only ones inside, reducing handling.
  • Best for large moves: Full households, vehicles, or high-volume business shipments.

Considerations:

  • Higher cost than groupage.
  • Less efficient for small to medium-sized moves.

What Is Groupage?

Groupage, or consolidated shipping, means your belongings share container space with other customers.

Benefits include:

  • Lower costs: You only pay for the space you use.
  • Eco-friendly: Reduces the carbon footprint by avoiding half-empty containers.
  • Ideal for smaller moves: Perfect for flats, partial households, or businesses sending limited goods.

Considerations:

  • Slightly longer timelines as items are consolidated.
  • Less control over exact departure dates.

Groupage vs. Sole-Use: Key Factors to Consider

The Doree Bonner Difference

We understand that choosing between groupage and sole-use can feel daunting. That’s why our expert consultants guide you through the decision, considering not only price and timing, but also your personal circumstances.

With DBI, you also gain the added advantage of:

  • Professional packing services: Protecting your valuables every step of the journey.
  • Secure storage options: Flexible solutions if your timing isn’t perfectly aligned.
  • Customs expertise: Ensuring compliance and smooth clearance at your destination.
  • Sustainability options: Including groupage shipping and ethical recycling.

Making Your Move Abroad Stress-Free

Whether you choose groupage or sole-use, Doree Bonner International ensures your move abroad is handled with precision, care, and professionalism.

Ready to plan your international move? Contact us 24/7 or request a free online quote.