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Bahamas Purchasing March 5, 2026 5 min readUpdated October 25, 2026 Quick answer:Learn how combining multiple packages into one shipment can save you up to 40% on shipping costs to the Bahamas.
Package consolidation means combining several packages into one shipment to The Bahamas. It is useful when you shop at different US stores, or when one order arrives in separate boxes. Bahamas Purchasing holds packages free for up to 14 days at our Fort Lauderdale warehouse so you can request one shipment instead of sending each arrival separately.
The saving comes from how freight is charged, not from pretending the goods weigh less. We bill air freight on actual weight and do not charge dimensional weight. A minimum air freight charge still applies to small shipments. Combining light packages can mean paying that minimum once rather than several times. Heavier shipments may have little or no freight saving from consolidation, but can still be easier to manage together.
This example uses the standard air settings checked on 25 October 2026: $1 per pound, with a $10 minimum for shipments up to 10 lb. These are freight-only figures, not a quote for duty, VAT or the total cost of your order. Check current pricing before planning a shipment; the settings can change.
Imagine that three packages arrive at the warehouse. One weighs 2 lb, one weighs 3 lb and one weighs 4 lb. Their total actual weight is 9 lb. For this illustration, consolidation keeps that same combined weight; it does not assume that repacking makes the goods lighter.
| Shipment | Actual weight | Air freight if sent separately |
|---|---|---|
| Package one | 2 lb | $10 minimum |
| Package two | 3 lb | $10 minimum |
| Package three | 4 lb | $10 minimum |
| Separate total | 9 lb | $30 |
| One consolidated shipment | 9 lb | $10 minimum |
Sending those three packages separately costs $30 in air freight because each falls within the minimum. Combining them into one 9 lb shipment costs $10 in air freight under the same settings. The freight difference is $20. Consolidation itself is free within the 14-day holding period.
This is an illustration, not a percentage saving promised for every order. If the combined weight exceeds the minimum-weight threshold, the actual-weight rate applies. When packages already exceed that threshold individually, grouping them does not automatically reduce the sum of their freight charges. Ask about your actual received weights rather than assuming that every extra box produces a discount.
Customs duty, VAT and the customs processing fee still apply where required. They are shown separately on your invoice. Consolidating packages does not make their purchase value disappear or turn taxable goods into duty-free goods. Keep the receipt or order confirmation for every item so the customs entry can use the documented value.
There is no dimensional-weight surcharge on our air freight. A bulky but light box is billed by actual weight, not a calculation based on its length, width and height. Furniture, appliances and palletized goods may be better suited to ocean freight. Use the air and ocean comparison when deciding which service fits your goods; this small-package example is specifically about air freight.
The free holding period is up to 14 days at the Fort Lauderdale warehouse. Ordering several items on the same day does not guarantee that they arrive together. Different sellers and carriers may deliver at different times, and a store may split a single order into multiple packages.
Use the warehouse address from your account and the name line BP/First Last so incoming packages can be matched to you. Check your account for warehouse receipts as the packages arrive. Before requesting consolidation, compare the received list with your orders and decide whether you want to wait for another package within the free holding period.
Only eligible packages at the Florida warehouse can be added to a new consolidation. Goods that have already moved onward are not waiting in Florida to be combined with a later arrival. If you are unsure about a package's status, contact us before making another shipping request.
When the packages you want are available, request consolidation through your account. Keep their purchase documents ready and review the itemized invoice when it is issued. Freight is confirmed from the actual shipment details; an example in a blog post cannot replace that invoice.
Air turnaround is 3–5 business days to Nassau and 5–7 business days to the Family Islands, once the package reaches our Fort Lauderdale warehouse. Time spent waiting for US retailer delivery or choosing to hold packages for consolidation is separate. A consolidation request is a choice to group arrivals, not a promise that waiting has no effect on when you receive them.
Shipments travel to Nassau before payment. Payment is due before you receive your goods; cash on delivery at hand-over counts. Nassau customers can receive delivery or collect their goods, while Abaco is delivery only. For the complete sequence from your US order to receipt in The Bahamas, read how shipping works .
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