Buying a Yacht from Abroad? What You Need to Know

Despite downward trends from other industries, the boat business is in full swing.  There are more people ordering customized yachts than ever before, and much of that trend is coming from abroad.  If you are buying a yacht abroad, here are a few things you need to know before you go any further.

Consider the shipping as a critical part of the price.  This doesn’t mean you should necessarily go for the lowest rate, though.  Anyone can go online and order a boat, so shipping is a very important part of the value process in purchasing a yacht abroad. 

Consider where you are shipping from.  If this is the first time you have purchased a yacht and you are in Europe, for example, you probably want to look on the east coast rather than the west; otherwise your costs will be significantly higher.  This may seem like common sense, but many first time buyers make the critical mistake of not paying attention to the shipping location.

Be aware of the timing of your purchase.  Ocean carriers have regular schedules, and some first time buyers find that they end up paying storage fees for a time waiting for an available carrier.  Timing is everything here. 

Consider the reputation of the freight forwarder you’ve engaged.  The Internet is a good start in terms of checking customer service, but you need to follow up on serious references.  After all, this is an important purchase.

The best way to get the logistics right is to use a logistical expert. Whether you are shipping a yacht, speed or sailboat, pontoon, fishing boat or any other kind of cruiser, there is a shipping strategy to fit your budget and your needs.  Let K International take the headache out of the planning.

Key Factor to Shipping Success: Experience

Shipping companies carry the majority of the world’s freight from point A to point B. They are responsible for everything from hazardous materials to construction equipment to household belongings and luxury cars.  All these materials are worth millions of dollars, not to mention the personal investment people have to their things.  So when you are picking a shipping company, it is important to get it right.  So how do you figure out which is the best company?

There are lots of clues for selecting a responsible company, but experience tops the list.  Materials being loaded onto the ship need to be handled in a responsible way.  There are many different methods, and choosing the right method depends on the situation.  Once the materials are loaded, a customer expects them to be delivered safely and efficiently.  Lost luggage is nothing compared to the anxiety brought on by a delay in delivery of your entire household’s worth of goods!

After that comes the legal paperwork.  One slip in the way your cargo is documented, and you could find yourself waiting for months to receive the cargo you shipped.  Having proper documentation for hazardous materials or getting letters of credit can turn into a nightmare if not handled properly.

The logistics alone can make picking a responsible company difficult.  That makes picking an experienced company extremely valuable.  They will know what to expect when it comes to international standards.  Some ports present known problems – an experienced company will know that.

Wouldn’t it be great to work with a logistics company that offers a personal point of contact every step of the way for your freight?  That is the kind of service you can expect with K International; knowing the right method to load your goods, the best way to ship it, the proper paperwork and having a point person to oversea it all is the reason why our company retains business relationships for decades.

How to Ship Household Goods to Port Manzanillo, Panama with International Shipping Services!

So you are interested in shipping household goods to Manzanillo, Panama. K International can help!

With any reliable international shipping company, an international shipping rate is one of the first pieces of information a client receives before deciding whether or not to continue with the process. 

With K International, you can request an international shipping quote, simply by visiting our rate request page and filling out the necessary information. From then, a shipping representative will reach out to you to discuss the details of the overseas transport. 

K International's international shipping services can help you not only ship household goods, and other cargo, to Panama, but they will help you do it in a way that is both affordable and hassle free.

For more information on how to ship your household goods to Kingston, Jamaica from the United States, call us at 212-267-6400, email us at sales@kinternational.com, or Skype us at kinternationalny.