Plan each decision before the goods move
Confirm the collection and delivery addresses, exact contents, shipment purpose, value and the date that matters to the receiver.
Pack for the handling points on the route, then record the final weight, dimensions, piece count and any special handling needs.
Keep sender and receiver details, a clear contents description, invoice or packing list and any product records consistent.
Compare domestic courier, international courier, air freight or sea freight around the cargo profile and required outcome.
Use the booking reference, respond promptly to document or clearance questions and keep the receiver ready for delivery.
Match the mode to the shipment, not the habit
TCSL reviews where the goods are going, how they are packed, why they are moving and which delivery requirement is genuinely important before recommending a service.
Request a Route ReviewFor eligible documents, parcels and business dispatches moving between serviceable Indian postcodes.
For cross-border documents and compact parcels that need tracked network handling and customs information.
For commercial cargo where the required arrival date, handling profile and available uplift support an air movement.
For planned commercial consignments suited to LCL or FCL movement and a longer port-based supply plan.
Frequently asked questions
What details should I have before asking for a quote?
Share the full origin and destination, exact contents, shipment purpose, value, final piece count, packed weight and dimensions, cargo-ready date and required delivery outcome. State whether the goods are personal, samples, a sale or another commercial movement.
How should I describe the contents?
Use a plain, specific description that says what each item is and, where relevant, what it is made from or used for. Avoid vague terms such as parts, accessories, samples or gifts without further detail.
Which documents might be needed?
The starting file may include sender and receiver identification, an invoice or pro forma invoice, a packing list and product information. Export, import or commodity-specific records depend on the purpose, route and goods and must be confirmed for the booking.
When should the receiver be involved?
Confirm the receiver's legal name, address, postcode, phone and email before booking. For a cross-border shipment, the receiver should also understand that customs may request information, identification, payment or an appointed clearance contact.
Booking note: Rules vary by carrier, destination country and commodity. TCSL confirms the applicable requirements for each booking after reviewing the shipment details; general guidance on this page does not replace route-specific confirmation.
