What Is Parcelized Freight for Personal Effects? | TrunkMoves
Parcelized freight for personal effects is a shipping method that combines the predictability of parcel networks with the capacity typically associated with freight. It is designed for individuals shipping trunks, personal belongings, and partial household items that exceed standard parcel limits but do not require a full moving truck.
How parcelized freight works
Instead of loose boxes or pallets, personal effects are packed into standardized container systems. These containers are then injected into parcel networks where eligible, allowing residential pickup, reduced handling, and more predictable transit compared to traditional freight terminals.
Parcel vs traditional freight
- Parcel shipping: Small boxes with strict size and weight limits.
- Traditional freight (LTL): Palletized, dock-to-dock commercial freight.
- Parcelized freight: A bridge for personal effects—larger than parcels, simpler than freight.
Why parcelized freight fits personal effects
Most personal effects shipments originate from homes, apartments, or dorms without loading docks. Parcelized freight supports residential pickup, standardized handling, and container-level protection.
Common use cases
- Student moves and semester transitions
- Job relocations and temporary housing
- International personal effects shipments
- Partial household moves
Important considerations
Eligibility depends on shipment size, weight, and network coverage. In very rural areas, pickup timing or routing may vary.
How TrunkMoves uses parcelized freight
TrunkMoves coordinates containerized personal effects shipments using Kübox crate systems and parcelized freight principles. TrunkMoves is not a carrier.
Next step: Explore TrunkMoves state, city, and intent pages to apply parcelized freight to your shipment.