One of the top requests from customers is a price that is
“everything included.” In truth, that is
a very difficult number to obtain without a bit more information from you! But still, here are a few helpful tips for
determining what goes into your cargo shipping price.
Where will pick up happen?
As the first step in the process, pick up can determine a lot about your
shipping charges. Will a trucking
company need to move the item to an export packing warehouse, or will it go
directly to port? Will you be able to
load your freight at your location?
How something is loaded can also cause the charges to
vary. Just like you might handle a
precious antique more carefully than you would a cardboard box of stuffed
animals and toys, loading for shipping is similar. Automobiles and motorcycles often must be
drained of gas, batteries disconnected and packed so as not to be damaged
during shipping. There may be special
crating, ramps to load multiple cars, oversize cargo charges and other issues
to contend with.
Ocean shipping methods also vary. Container services, roll-on/roll-off
shipping, breakbulk transport – there are specific methods for specific
circumstances. There are also different
rates for different services.
The paperwork and the delivery charges can also vary. There is a lot of paperwork involved, and it
really does pay to have a professional handle this service for you. Whether you are dealing with an ocean bill of
lading, handling a letter of credit, providing certificates of insurance or
preparing export declarations, you name it, it’s worth having it done right. Once your cargo arrives at its destination, there
is another handling charge to get the containers off the ship, transporting
them to their final destination and unpacking will result in further charges.
Just like a restaurant menu, shipping charges will vary
based on what you order. Having a good
understanding of the breakdown in pricing and why charges are made can help you
more fully understand the process!
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