Why your items is sometimes “Partly Disassembled” and Reassembled when they arrive?
Have you ever ordered something big from abroad like a sofa, dining table, wardrobe, office chair, treadmill or even industrial equipment and then been surprised when it arrives in Ghana in pieces?
These items are not broken or incomplete. In fact, it’s often part of a careful process used to make shipping smoother, safer and more affordable for you.
Most shipping companies don’t just stop at delivering your item in parts, they also reassemble everything for you on arrival. That way, you don’t go through the stress of figuring how to fit the pieces together.
At first glance, it might feel unusual to receive your order partly disassembled. But here’s why it actually works in your favor:
- To fit into standard crates or wooden boxes
Large items like furniture, exercise machines or industrial equipment often don’t fit neatly into standard shipping crates. By carefully taking off parts such as the legs of a sofa or the handlebars of a treadmill, we make the item smaller, easier to pack into a crate, and safer to ship without damage.
- To reduce shipping costs
Shipping companies usually charge by both weight and volume. The bigger the package, the more you pay. Disassembling a bulky item helps cut down its shipping size, which in turn lowers the freight cost. For example, a dining table with the legs attached takes up almost triple the space compared to the same table shipped with the legs off.
- To prevent damage in transit
Items that are irregularly shaped or oversized goods are more likely to get scratched, cracked, or bent while being loaded and unloaded. Shipping them in parts means each section is properly cushioned, packed and protected. Imagine a glass display cabinet being transported whole. It’s much more vulnerable than one carefully taken apart and reassembled later.
Shipping certain items partly disassembled may sound unusual at first, but it’s actually one of the smartest ways to get your goods home safely and affordably. So, the next time your delivery comes in parts, be rest assured that it’s not a mistake, it’s a thoughtful process designed to give you peace of mind. In the end, you get exactly what you ordered: strong, complete and ready to use.
