Shipping High Heavy Construction Equipment Purchased at Auction

One of the most popular methods of purchasing used high heavy construction equipment in the USA is through various equipment auctions. Purchased a used excavator, bull dozer, wheel loader or other high heavy construction equipment through Ritchie Brothers, Iron Planet, Machinery Trader or any other auction company in the United States and need international heavy equipment shipping and trailer shipping services? K International has years of experience and the expertise and knowledge required for international construction equipment shipping from auction sites.

Before you decide to purchase construction equipment through an auction consider the following:

• Condition of the construction equipment unit. The equipment should be properly running and have no leaks or mechanical issues

• Receive an international shipping rate quote before your purchase to ensure international heavy equipment shipping service is available to the destination port and service is available for this size unit.

• Check whether your high heavy equipment has parts that can be removed for inland and overseas high heavy equipment transport. Blades, buckets and cabins might be too large for inland and ocean transport and will require removal prior to pick-up. Check if the auction site is able to remove the parts for you.

• The auction site must provide you with an original bill of sale for export customs clearance

K International can also provide affordable inland heavy hauling service from the auction site to the port of exit. Construction equipment units must also be free of excess dirt / clean before arrival at port and we will make sure your unit is washed and ready before delivery.

International shipping services from the USA for heavy construction equipment is available to several international destinations. Visit our construction equipment shipping information page for more information.

Trust shipping your heavy construction equipment unit overseas from the auction site with one of the most dependable international shipping companies – K International Transport. You can submit ocean freight rate requests through our high heavy construction equipment rate request page to receive an international shipping freight quote.

USA Export Customs Clearance Procedure for International Car and Construction Equipment Shipping

Overseas auto shipping seems as easy and shipping from one port to the next but there are several important steps and requirements in between. An essential component of the international shipping services K International Transport offers is USA export customs clearance. USA export customs clearance is required for all international shipments of automobiles and construction equipment to keep track of all vehicles into and out of the United States and to confirm vehicle ownership. Whether you are shipping your vehicle or construction equipment in a container, roll-on/ roll-off vessel or by air you will need to clear customs.

Before we can proceed with international automobile shipping and international construction equipment shipping you must verify your car or high heavy construction equipment has the necessary original documentation required for international shipping.

Overseas vehicle shipping including the shipping of motorcycles and all other road vehicles from the United State requires the presentation of the original vehicle title. The vehicle's title should be free of any bank liens; if there is a bank lien on your vehicle you must provide an original letter from the bank confirming permission to ship your vehicle. If you have an older vehicle and your state does not issue titles for vehicles before a certain year you must provide an original bill of sale to clear customs. Brand new vehicles that have not been titled or registered can clear under the original Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO). Original documentation must show the shipper's name, transfer to the seller and full details of the vehicle including the vehicle identification number (VIN).

International heavy equipment shipping requires the presentation of the original bill of sale for export customs clearance. The original bill of sale should have the seller's details, buyer's details and serial number of the construction equipment machine prior to international shipping from the United States.

International customs clearance is an essential part of international shipping and you should make sure to verify you have all documents needed before shipping. Continue to check our blog for more information and tips on the international shipping services we offer including overseas construction equipment shipping, international car transport, international boat shipping, and trailer shipping. Visit our service information pages for more information on the international shipping services we offer. To receive international heavy equipment shipping or car shipping quotes and rates visit our rate request pages.

The Do's and Don'ts of International Automobile Shipping Container Consolidation

K International receives numerous international car shipping rate requests everyday and sometimes we receive requests for customers interested in learning more about container consolidation. So what is international automobile shipping container consolidation? Container consolidation is combining several automobiles from different customers into one ocean container shipping to the same destination.

What should you consider when shipping your car overseas utilizing a container consolidation service?

The Do's

• If you are shipping to an unusual destination not commonly serviced and it is very expensive to ship a single container and there is no roll-on / roll-off service international shipping service consider shipping your car via consolidation service.

• If you are shipping a used vehicle that does not have a high value and you are not too worried about scratches and dents.

•  Have a couple of reliable friends shipping to the same destination? Consider putting your cars together in one container to save on costs.

• Always check which international shipping companies will be involved in the transport of your car – is the agent or warehouse that is used at the destination port reliable? Can they clear all the cars through customs without issue?

• Consider additional unloading charges on the other side including costs for warehouse unloading and possible port storage charges if the container is held up for inspection.

The Don'ts

• Reconsider shipping your high value automobile in a consolidation container. Would you want your 2011 Porsche 911 shipped with a 1986 Toyota Corolla?

• To ports that are normally serviced by roll-on / roll-off ocean carrier service the costs will be nearly the same as shipping by consolidation and you do not have to worry about any possible damage that can occur while unloading the container overseas.

• Try not to ship too many personal effects inside your car – multiple cars shipped in a container with several personal effects loaded inside creates red flags for customs at the destination port and they most likely will pull your container to inspect what is inside.

• Need to ship your automobile internationally as fast as possible? International consolidation shipping companies must have enough vehicles to your destination port to

Overseas car transport by container consolidation from the United States can be a cost effective alternative to individual overseas car shipping by individual container. K International can provide car consolidation international shipping services to limited destinations – to find out if we can service your destination contact us and receive car shipping quotes through our international automobile freight rate request page.

International Car Transport by Air

In an earlier blog we highlighted our overseas vehicle shipping services for vintage, classic and luxury vehicles from the United States. While most customers ship their vehicles in containers or on roll-on roll-off shipping vessels some customers opt to ship their car by air. International car transport by air is the fastest way to ship your car internationally from the United States to various countries around the world. International car shipping by air is also the most expensive way to ship your car! Air freight costs for shipping your vehicle is oftentimes 10-20 times more expensive than shipping your car by ocean

So, who is shipping their car by air?

• Race car drivers shipping expensive, one-of-a-kind automobiles abroad and who need their cars immediately for their racing event.

• Vintage, classic and luxury car collectors who want to minimize the risk of damage and receive their one-of-a-kind vehicle as quickly as possible

• Cars shipped internationally under carnet oftentimes used for international car shows and conventions, vintage and classic car shows, and vintage auto club events.

What are the benefits of international car transport by air?

• Expedited international automobile shipping means your car will get to its final destination within 1-4 days

• Protection – automobile airfreight airlines take extra precautions to ensure your car is safely protected during transport and is minimally handled.

• Airfreight offers international shipping services to more locations including: service to inland points and land-blocked countries not serviced by ocean shipping and service to airports that are closer to the final destination than the major ocean port of that country.

K International Transport can offer inland pick-up at destination for your vehicle and deliver to the nearest departure airport. Inland car trucking service by enclosed car carrier is also available. The customs clearance procedure for international car shipping by air is the same as by ocean- we will need the car's original title and if there is an outstanding balance on your vehicle we will need a lien release letter from the bank.

When it comes to international car transport by air you should not always trust the company offering the cheapest international car shipping rate! Always check your car shipping rate quote - make sure whichever international shipping companies provide you with car shipping quotes confirm they will handle all documentation and inspection requirements including: car customs clearance, hazardous goods declaration form and airline airway bill.

International car shipping by air is a great option for those customers who require expedited auto transport. Contact K International to receive international car transport airfreight rate quotes from the United States. We offer competitive rate quotes to all available destinations worldwide and can get your car shipped without delay.

For more information on overseas auto shipping check out our international car shipping information page and receive a car shipping quote by submitting a request on our international car shipping rate request page.

To see pictures of some of our past international car transport shipments visit our Facebook page – we also have pictures of international car airfreight shipping