The Smart Solution for Small Loads & Student Moves
Not every move involves a whole 3 BHK house full of heavy furniture. Millions of college students, IT professionals on temporary job rotations, bachelors shifting out of PGs, and families relocating elders only have 3 to 10 cartons of books, clothes, personal utensils, and a television. Booking an entire private truck costs ₹15,000–₹25,000, while courier companies charge by exorbitant volumetric weight. First Choice’s Part-Load Express bridges this gap perfectly.
How Part-Load Shared Logistics Works
Our executive arrives at your doorstep, weighs or counts your cartons, seals them with heavy waterproof shrink-film, and affixes unique scannable barcode labels to each item.
Your parcels are brought to our central transit hub (Gurgaon, Dehradun, Ajmer, Bhilwara) and consolidated into daily scheduled long-haul container trucks heading toward your destination city.
Upon arrival in the destination city, our local delivery van transports the parcels directly into your new room or apartment. You verify the barcode manifest before signing off.
Cost Comparison: Airline Baggage vs. Courier vs. First Choice Part-Load
| Service Method | Typical Cost (25 kg Bag) | Pickup & Delivery | Fragile Item Protection | Overall Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Excess Baggage | ₹12,500 – ₹15,000 (₹500–₹600/kg) |
You must carry bags to/from airports | Rough conveyor belt drops | ❌ Extremely Expensive |
| Standard Air Courier | ₹4,500 – ₹7,500 (Volumetric billing) |
Doorstep pickup, strict box sizes | No furniture or electronics allowed | ❌ High Volumetric Penalty |
| First Choice Part-Load | ₹1,200 – ₹2,200 (Flat carton rate) |
100% Door-to-Door | Multi-layer bubble & foam wrap included | ✅ Best Value & Safety |
Transparent Part-Load Rates in India
| Consignment Size | Typical Inclusions | Up to 500 km | 500 km – 1,200 km | 1,200 km – 2,200 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Baggage (1–3 Boxes) | Suitcases, bags of clothes, books | ₹1,800 – ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 – ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 – ₹4,800 |
| Student / Bachelor (4–8 Boxes) | Clothes, study desk, mattress, PC | ₹3,200 – ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 – ₹6,800 | ₹5,800 – ₹8,500 |
| Single Room / PG Move | Single bed, TV, mini fridge + 5 boxes | ₹4,800 – ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 – ₹10,500 | ₹8,800 – ₹13,500 |
*All part-load rates include door pickup, barcode tagging, palletization, and doorstep delivery with transit insurance.
Frequently Asked Part-Load Questions
Q: How should I pack my clothes and fragile items for part-load moving?
Pack heavy items like textbooks and shoes in smaller sturdy boxes to prevent cartons from tearing. Line boxes with bubble wrap, fill empty voids with crushed kraft paper to eliminate shifting, and tape seams with a secure H-pattern. Alternatively, our moving executive can pack your goods in virgin 5-ply cartons during pickup.
Q: How many days does part-load delivery take?
Because part-load shipments travel in scheduled consolidated container routes, delivery takes slightly longer than an exclusive private truck: 2 to 3 days for distances under 500 km, and 4 to 6 days for cross-country routes (e.g. Gurgaon to Bangalore or Pune). You receive live status notifications via WhatsApp.
Q: Can I send home appliances (washing machine, TV, microwave) in part-load?
Absolutely. Individual appliances are wrapped in high-density foam sheets, boxed or crated, strapped with heavy lashing belts, and placed securely in designated appliance compartments inside the container.
Have 2 to 10 Boxes to Move Anywhere in India?
Save thousands over flight excess baggage fees and private truck costs. Book our shared container part-load service today.