Practical answer: Use this guide as a purchasing checklist, then confirm model-specific functions, accessories, packing, documents and support in the signed quotation.

1. Start with packing size and gross weight

Ask for dimensions, gross weight, quantity and total volume. Added handles, trolleys or protective cases can change both weight and volume.

2. Express and air freight

Express can suit samples and urgent small orders. Confirm whether delivery is airport-to-airport, door-to-door or includes customs services.

3. Sea freight

Sea freight is often suitable for larger or heavier orders. Clarify LCL or FCL, destination charges and who handles import clearance.

4. Rail and land routes

Rail and road services can be relevant for Russia, Turkey and parts of Central Asia. Availability changes by destination and forwarder capacity.

5. What DDP means

DDP can simplify delivery responsibility, but confirm whether duties, taxes, brokerage, remote delivery and unloading are included.

6. Packing and pre-shipment confirmation

Confirm the final packing list, package count, consignee, destination, delivery scope and estimated transit before dispatch.