PackMojo

Custom Packaging Lead Time & Timeline Planner

Plan your custom packaging timeline and discover why starting early matters. Avoid expedited shipping fees, allow time for proper sampling and artwork revisions, and ensure a smoother, more cost-effective process from start to finish.

As a general rule, order your custom packaging about 5-10 weeks before your launch date if shipping by ocean freight, or 4-8 weeks before launch if shipping by air freight. Use the planner below to configure your project and generate a timeline based on your specific packaging type, materials, order quantity, and sampling preference.

Project configuration

1

Which type of packaging you are interested in?

2

Do you want to use FSC-certified materials and print the FSC logo on your packaging?

3

How many units do you intend to order (per order)?

4

Do you want to get a sample first?

Timeline

Best case scenarioAverage case scenario
Worst case scenario
September 11, 2026
Order placed
~1-3 days
Dieline preparation
Once you have placed your order, we will reach out to reconfirm the details. Then our structural design team will start preparing the dieline template for your packaging.
September 13, 2026
Dieline ready
~3-5 days
Artwork design
Using the dieline we have prepared, you can now start adding your artwork to the dieline template. Once ready, you can upload it to your order for us to review.
September 17, 2026
Artwork ready
~12-16 days
Production
After we have received and confirmed your artwork meets production requirements, we will start production.
October 1, 2026
Production completed
~21-42 days
Shipping
Once production is complete, we will ship your order to your desired location. The time this takes will depend on your location and the selected shipping method.
November 2, 2026
Order completed

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