As Mid-Autumn mooncake season and other major holidays approach, demand for sending aluminium, hard plastic and silicone baking moulds from Vietnam to Canada rises sharply. However, aluminium moulds dent and deform easily under the weight of other parcels during air transport. A single small dent on the rim can make a mould useless, because the cakes come out misshapen. This article shows you how to pack your moulds and calculate the cheapest, safest way to ship them to Canada.
Types of baking moulds and their shipping risks
Each mould material has its own physical properties and needs different handling and packing to avoid damage:
- Machined or cast aluminium moulds: The most vulnerable group. Aluminium is soft and dents easily when knocked or weighed down. Non-stick moulds also scratch easily if stacked without a liner.
- Silicone moulds: These won’t break or dent permanently, but they can tear if they hit something sharp, or deform temporarily if squashed in a tight space for too long.
- Hard plastic moulds and mooncake presses: These can crack or chip at the corners if the box is thrown around.
How to pack baking moulds to export standards
To make sure your moulds reach the recipient in Canada intact, follow these packing steps carefully:
Step 1: Protect the mould surface
Wrap each mould tightly in PE cling film. This protects the non-stick coating from scratches and keeps dust out. For aluminium moulds, stuff crumpled kraft paper or bubble wrap inside to give them internal support against dents.
Step 2: Wrap against shocks
Wrap each mould in at least 2 to 3 layers of bubble wrap and tape it firmly. Don’t stack aluminium moulds directly on top of each other without padding in between.
Step 3: Arrange them in the carton
Choose a sturdy 5-ply carton. Line the bottom with about 3 cm of foam. Put heavy, thick moulds at the bottom and light or silicone moulds on top. Fill all gaps in the box with foam, packing peanuts or shredded paper. The box is packed properly when you shake it hard and hear nothing moving inside.
How much does it cost to ship baking moulds to Canada?
When shipping baking moulds to Canada, the cost is based on the actual weight or the volumetric weight of the packed box, whichever is greater. The standard air freight formula for volume is: (Length x Width x Height) / 5000 (in cm).
Soleil Transportation offers affordable shipping options to Canada for every need:
- Personal items and samples (under 2 kg): Choose ePacket from just $8.50 CAD per parcel. It’s very economical for individuals sending a few silicone moulds or small mooncake moulds to family.
- Large or commercial shipments: Our two-way Vietnam–Canada door-to-door air service is very affordable, from just $16/kg. Average transit time is 7–12 business days (7–14 days depending on the delivery province).
Our rates include import duties and basic packing in a carton at the warehouse. For oversized or very heavy industrial baking moulds that need a wooden crate, we will advise you on reinforcement and confirm the surcharge before shipping.
How to ship baking moulds with Soleil Transportation
To ship your goods, just follow these simple steps:
- Contact us for a quote: Send us the quantity, size and material of your moulds by phone or email.
- Send the goods to our warehouse: Bring them in person or send them by domestic courier to Soleil Transportation’s warehouse in Vietnam.
- Inspection and packing: Our staff check the packing, measure and weigh the parcel to finalise the cost.
- Flexible payment: Pay by bank transfer, credit card, cash or Interac e-Transfer.
- Track your order: Get a tracking number to follow your order online, with automatic updates by email, SMS or Zalo until it is delivered to the recipient in Canada.
If you need to send baking moulds or mooncake moulds to Canada for the coming season, have your box dimensions ready and contact Soleil Transportation on +1 888-998-5199 or at info@soleiltransportation.com for safe packing advice and the most accurate quote.
