Can I split a container across multiple sites?

Yes — VUELUXE can split a container order across multiple delivery addresses. Each delivery address is treated as a separate consignment with its own freight cost, but the container order is placed and priced as a single transaction. For property developers and builders running multiple active sites simultaneously, this is standard practice and is accommodated without additional administrative complexity.

How split container delivery works

A container order placed with VUELUXE is confirmed as a single production order with a total unit quantity and a single pricing arrangement. The delivery split is specified at the order confirmation stage — you nominate how many units go to each address, and each address receives a separate consignment with its own delivery documentation, tracking reference, and freight cost.

The logistics of the split are managed by VUELUXE. When the container arrives into the Adelaide warehouse, the stock is sorted to each consignment allocation and dispatched to each delivery address on the same or sequential dispatch dates. You receive individual dispatch notifications for each consignment with tracking information. The delivery addresses are independent of each other — one site receiving its consignment does not affect the timing of another.

Minimum per-delivery-address quantity

A minimum quantity applies per delivery address within a split container arrangement. The typical minimum per address is 10 units. This minimum exists because the administrative and logistics cost of a sub-10-unit consignment is not economically viable within a container-level order structure — the freight cost per unit for very small consignments within a larger order loses the efficiency that makes container purchasing attractive.

For sites with fewer than 10 mirrors required, the appropriate approach is either to consolidate the site into a larger order (warehouse stock at standard trade pricing) or to discuss whether the site can be combined with another delivery in the same region to reach the minimum threshold. VUELUXE trade team can advise on the most practical arrangement for your specific site distribution.

When split container delivery is used

Split container delivery is most commonly used by property developers managing multiple residential or mixed-use developments simultaneously, builders with parallel active sites across different suburbs or cities, and hotel groups or accommodation operators refurbishing multiple properties in the same period.

For property developers, the economics are straightforward. A developer with three 40-unit apartment buildings progressing simultaneously can place a single 120-unit container order, split to three delivery addresses, and secure container pricing across the entire portfolio rather than placing three separate 40-unit orders at a higher per-unit price. The freight cost is higher than a single-address delivery, but the unit pricing advantage at container volume typically more than offsets it.

For builders with multiple sites, the split container arrangement removes the need to store mirrors at a central warehouse or office and redistribute them to sites — VUELUXE delivers directly to each site, with delivery timing coordinated to the fit-out programme for each project.

Timing and coordination

Split container deliveries require some coordination on timing. All consignments within a split arrangement dispatch from the same container arrival — VUELUXE does not hold partial consignments from one container while dispatching others, unless a specific staged arrangement is agreed in advance. For developers or builders with sites at different stages of readiness, this means all delivery addresses need to be ready to receive their consignment within the dispatch window after container arrival.

If sites are at significantly different stages — for example, one site ready to receive mirrors in March and another not ready until June — a split container arrangement within a single container order may not be appropriate. In this case, the March-ready site can be supplied from warehouse stock and the June site ordered separately, or a holding arrangement can be discussed where VUELUXE warehouses the June consignment from the container arrival until the site is ready.

Freight cost for split container deliveries

The freight cost for each delivery address in a split container arrangement is quoted individually based on the consignment size and delivery postcode. The total freight cost for the order is the sum of the individual consignment freight costs. This is higher than the freight cost for a single-address container delivery, but lower than placing multiple separate orders at a smaller scale.

To receive a freight estimate for a split container arrangement, provide VUELUXE with the total unit quantity, the number of delivery addresses, the units per address, and the delivery postcodes. The freight estimate is included in the formal quote alongside unit pricing.

For full FAQ answers, visit the FAQ hub. For property developer supply information, see the property developers trade page. For lead time guidance, see the lead times guide. For the full trade buyers overview, visit the trade buyers hub.