Glossary
Free Kerbside Delivery
Definition
Free Kerbside is a delivery term used in the transportation of goods, where the carrier is responsible for delivering the goods to the kerbside or curb of the delivery location. The carrier does not handle unloading or moving the goods beyond the curb, requiring the consignee to manage these tasks.
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FAQ
Under Free Kerbside delivery, the carrier is responsible for transporting the goods safely from the point of origin to the delivery location, and delivering the goods to the kerbside or curb, ensuring their accessibility for the consignee.
Under Free Kerbside delivery, the consignee is responsible for arranging the unloading and moving of goods from the kerbside to their final destination, and providing any necessary equipment, labor, and permits required for the unloading and moving of goods. They must also notify the carrier of any specific delivery instructions or requirements.
Free Kerbside delivery differs from other delivery terms in the level of service provided by the carrier. **White Glove delivery** involves the carrier unloading, moving, and assembling the goods at the consignee's location, as well as removing any packaging materials. **Threshold delivery** entails the carrier unloading and moving the goods just inside the doorway or entrance of the delivery location, whereas Free Kerbside delivery only includes delivering the goods to the kerbside or curb, with no further handling provided.
Example or usage in road freight logistics
A furniture retailer ships a sofa to a customer's home using a Free Kerbside delivery service. The carrier transports the sofa from the retailer's warehouse to the customer's home and delivers it to the kerbside. The customer is then responsible for unloading the sofa from the delivery vehicle and moving it into their home.
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