What are the packing charges? Let’s say you’ve purchased something on eBay
– a popular way to move luxury vehicles and motorcycles. In these cases, the seller may not have
everything all packaged up. That will
have to be done somehow, and there is a charge for that. Commercial freight usually doesn’t have much
of a packing charge. But what about
household goods? Be sure you ask about
packing charges so there are no surprises.
Will I be charged for pick up? A company can pick up from your home via
commercial truck. Depending on what you
are shipping, there may be specialized trucks (and charges) to pick up from
your door.
Is anything oversized?
Sometimes there are additional charges for oversized equipment. Some methods of packing require charges upon
export (such as some roll-on/roll-off services).
Miscellaneous charges?
Sometimes you can expect a fuel surcharge, currency adjustment factor
charges, a bill of lading fee, documentation fees or other terminal handling
charges. While these may be standard
operating procedure for experienced companies, they can come as a shock for
inexperienced customers. Ask what the
miscellaneous charges will be.
Often it isn’t that the shipping company is trying to “hide”
the real costs from you. It is often the
case that the customer just doesn’t know the right questions to ask to get to
the real answers. Being prepared means
you will have a full understanding of your bill.
