Clients of international shipping companies in the
United States are quick to recommend the freight forwarders’ services because
of their own good experiences transporting goods overseas. However, many
clients, as well as their peers with no shipping experience, can still get
nervous when considering transporting fragile goods.
When transporting
antiques or other fragile effects, containers are a safe and efficient option.
All international shipping services
include the option between a twenty, forty, or forty five foot container,
depending on the size and quantity of the client’s cargo. When dealing with
fragile items, the container is loaded at the warehouse with care and concern
for safety; whether the loading is completed by the client or a third party is
decided by the shipper and the freight forwarding company.
From the warehouse, the
container with antique cargo is moved to a port by an inland trucking and
transportation company. These companies are typically vetted by the client’s
shipping company, and have experience transporting containers.
The container is then
loaded onto a vessel and shipped to its final destination. On the ship, the
fragile items inside the container are protected from the elements, and are
secure throughout the journey.
When clients have
reservations about container shipping, they can also opt to transport their
personal effects with air freight shipping. Although it is a more expensive
option, air freight shipping is much faster.
An experienced international shipping company will
always recommend the best option for each type of cargo and each client’s
individual needs.
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