How Long Can a Package Be Held Before Shipping? 

The time a package can be held before international shipping depends on the forwarding company’s storage policy. With ForwardBuy, packages received at its warehouse can generally be stored free of charge for up to 30 days. This gives customers time to receive multiple purchases, consolidate eligible packages and prepare them for international delivery to destinations such as Singapore or the USA. 

What Happens After 30 Days? 

After the initial free storage period, additional storage charges may apply. ForwardBuy currently lists US$1 per day for storage from the 30th to the 60th day. Customers who need longer storage should contact ForwardBuy regarding extended arrangements. 

Why Does Package Storage Matter? 

Planned international parcel forwarding can help customers avoid unnecessary shipping costs. For example, someone receiving several purchases from Indian online stores can wait for eligible packages to arrive at the warehouse and then consolidate them before shipping from India to Singapore or the USA. 

However, customers should monitor their storage timeline. ForwardBuy states that packages remaining beyond 60 days without appropriate arrangements may be considered abandoned and disposed of at its discretion. 

FAQ: Can I Delay International Shipping? 

Yes, within the applicable storage period. Customers should monitor their account, arrange consolidation when appropriate and request shipment before additional storage charges or abandonment provisions apply. 

Key Takeaway: Understanding the international shipping package storage period helps customers plan shipments, control costs and avoid unnecessary delays when using parcel forwarding from India to Singapore or the USA.