What is the best way to ship a Nissan Maxima to Bremerhaven, Germany?

The first step you'll have to take in order to export your vehicle, is to select an international transport company for cars that can give you an international car shipping quote for transporting an Nissan Maxima to Bremerhaven, Germany, simply tell us what vehicle you want to export from the United States and where it is currently located. With that we can start the quotation process. 

A sleek Nissan Maxima just waiting to learn German.

K International Transport can transport the Nissan Maxima you've had your eye on right from the door in the United States to the port of your choosing in Europe. Base ports include: Bremerhaven, Rotterdam, Le Havre, and Southampton. While Rotterdam currently has more cars go through it than any other European port, Bremerhaven places second. 

Bremen at night!

K International Transport can be thought of as your shipment's architect. We are also experienced in handling United States export customs clearance for cars. We will contact the car carrier and steamship line and bring to you a rate quotation for shipping your Nissan Maxima to Bremerhaven, Germany, other locations in Europe, or any other port in the world! If our quote is acceptable we will guide you through the shipment of your vehicle from its origin up to port of discharge, and can even give recommendations for agents at the final destination. If you have concerns about our terms or our rate, we appreciate feedback. If you have target rates, these can help us negotiate with the carrier for better freight prices.

Let K International Transport help you ship the car you want to Bremerhaven, Germany. Head over to our rate request page, call us (212) 267-6400, or email us at inquiries@kinternational.com! We are also available on Skype: kinternationalny .

How do I ship refrigerated cargo in a container? What is the Size of a Reefer Container?

 If you are shipping cargo that needs to be refrigerated (e.g. you are shipping food or beverages overseas), or is otherwise sensitive to heat your best bet for international container shipping are Reefer (Refrigerated) Containers.

A 40' Reefer container.

Containerized transport is the world standard for low cost international ocean freight. Large vessels can be loaded with stacks of containers, maximizing the carrying capacity of the vessels, while also enabling easy compartmentalization of different cargo. This also makes it much less difficult to load and unload the vessel at ports by using cranes. From there the containers can be loaded directly onto truck chassis (an intermodal move). Reefer containers have refrigeration units inside them, but are powered by an external power source on the carrying vessel or truck.

There are a few different types of refrigerated containers. The important dimensions for Reefer containers are as follows:

	20' Reefer
Inside Length	17' 8''	5.38 m
Inside Width	7' 5''	2.26 m
Inside Height	7' 5''	2.26 m
Door Width	7' 5''	2.26 m
Door Height	7' 3''	2.20 m
Capacity	1,000 cubic feet	28.31 cubic meters
Tare Weight	7, 040 lbs	3, 193 kgs
Maximum Cargo	45, 760* lbs	20, 756* kgs
	40' Reefer
Inside Length	37' 8''	11.48 m
Inside Width	7' 5''	2.26 m
Inside Height	7' 2''	2.18 m
Door Width	7' 5''	2.26 m
Door Height	7' 0''	2.13 m
Capacity	2, 040 cubic feet	57.76 cubic meters
Tare Weight	10, 780 lbs	4, 889 kgs
Maximum Cargo	56, 276* lbs	25, 526* kgs

*Legal weight and weight maximum for steamship line may be lower than this number


There are a few other types of containers (e.g. Open Top, Flat Rack, 45'), but the above covers the interior dimensions of Reefer containers.


What you are shipping will change the best container to use. Other international shipping companies will give you what appears to be a great quote for international refrigerated container shipping, but will continue adding fees as the shipment continues, since they did not advise you correctly at the start. K International Transport gets it right from step one, so you can budget accurately and stay on budget.


Contact us today to receive international shipping rates, we can be reached by phone at 212-267-6400, email: inquiries@kinternational.com and Skype: kinternationalny 

Need Help Shipping Agricultural and Farm Machinery Overseas? Read on to Learn More About our International Agricultural Equipment Shipping Services

Are you looking to ship agricultural equipment and farm machinery overseas from the United States?  Shipping sprayers, loaders, seeders, planters, tractors, combines, flex header, tillage equipment, harvest equipment, corn hearders and other farm equipment internationally from the USA can be done in three simple steps.  Continue to read below to see our how international shipping services for farm and agricultural machinery from the USA can be as simple as 1-2-3:


Step #1: Receive an International Shipping Quote 


In order to ship your farming and agricultural equipment and machinery overseas you will first need to receive a quote.  Besides telling the overseas shipping company what country you are trying to ship to, you will need to also provide other information.  Before you send in your request for a rate, make sure you have the following information available: length, width, height and weight of the unit.  If you are looking to ship a sprayer overseas, this unit is self-propelled.  If you are shipping a different type of farm machinery that is not self-propelled you will need to indicate if it 1). has wheels and can be towed or 2). if it is static and needs to be lifted.  Finally, if you need the unit picked up you should provide the city, state and zip code where the equipment is located.


Step #2: Prepare your Agricultural Equipment and Farm Machinery for International Shipment


Before shipping your machinery overseas you should make sure it is ready to handle being shipped overseas.  Self-propelled equipment should be in working order with proper tires, engine properly running and no leaks from the engine.  All equipment whether it is self-propelled, towable or static should be clean and free of all dirt and grease.  Any unit that is not in good condition i.e. it is dirty, leaking, or not properly running can be rejected from the port terminal.  If the international shipping company is picking up the equipment, you will need to make sure the loading facility has the proper equipment necessary to load the machinery onto the back of the truck's trailer.  Check with the loading facility if they have the necessary forklift or crane to properly load the equipment on the back of the truck.


Step #3: Ship your Agricultural and Farm Equipment Overseas


You know how much it cost to ship your unit, and you've prepared your unit and sent it on its way to the port.  Now comes the time when you finally ship your machinery overseas.  Towable and self-propelled farm machinery is shipped via roll-on / roll-off service while static agricultural equipment is either shipped inside a container, on a flatrack or through breakbulk service.  You will need to make sure you provide your freight forwarder with the proper documentation for the cargo including a commercial invoice with the value, packing list and information for the receiver in the foreign country.  Once your agricultural equipment is shipped on the vessel, the overseas shipping company should provide you with a steamship line bill of lading confirming your cargo was shipped.

Old MacDonald had a farm...and shipped some of his used farm and agricultural machinery overseas! 

Shipping farm machinery and agricultural equipment overseas really is as simple as 1 -2 - 3!  To receive international shipping quotes for sprayers, combines, flex holders, harvesters, seeders, tillage machinery, planters, tractors, loaders, corn headers and other agricultural equipment click here to visit our rate request page.  As one of the leading overseas shipping companies with international service to Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Far East, Africa, the Middle East, Caribbean and Australia, we provide some of the best international shipping rates for agricultural and farm machinery shipping.  Send us an email at inquiries@kinternational.com or give us a call at 212-267-6400 or on Skype: kinternationalny.

When should I use an Open Top container? What are the dimensions of a container?

If you are shipping cargo that has a height that exceeds the height of a container, or cargo that is best packed through the roof of the container (e.g. it is being loaded with a crane) one of the options for international container shipping are open-topped containers.

An open topped container with doors open and tarp off. The bands on top can swing open for loading.

Containerized transport is the world standard for efficient international ocean freight. Large vessels can be loaded with stacks of containers, maximizing the carrying capacity of the vessels, while also enabling easy compartmentalization of different cargo. This also makes it much less difficult to load and unload the vessel at ports by using cranes. Open top containers have no solid roof, but have a removable tarp covering, and bands across the top that can swing open for easier loading by crane.


There are a few different types of containers. The important dimensions for Open Top containers are as follows:

	20' Open Top
Inside Length	19' 4''	5.89 m
Inside Width	7' 7''	2.31 m
Inside Height	7' 8''	2.33 m
Door Width	7' 6''	2.28 m
Door Height	7' 2''	2.18 m
Capacity	1,136 cubic feet	32.16 cubic meters
Tare Weight	5, 280 lbs	2, 394 kgs
Maximum Cargo	47, 620* lbs	21, 600* kgs
	40' Open Top
Inside Length	39' 5''	12.01 m
Inside Width	7' 8''	2.33 m
Inside Height	7' 8''	2.33 m
Door Width	7' 8''	2.33 m
Door Height	7' 5''	2.28 m
Capacity	2, 350 cubic feet	67.67 cubic meters
Tare Weight	8, 490 lbs	3, 701 kgs
Maximum Cargo	58, 710* lbs	26, 630* kgs

*Legal weight and weight maximum for steamship line may be lower than this number


There are a few other types of containers (e.g. refrigerated, Flat Rack, 45'), but the above covers the dimensions of Open Top containers.


The better idea we get of the size of what you are shipping, the better we will be able to accurately quote you, based on the best container to use. Other companies will give you what appears to be a great quote, but will continue adding fees as the shipment continues, since they did not advise you correctly from the start. K International Transport gets it right from step one, so you can budget accurately and stay on budget.


Contact us today to receive international shipping rates, we can be reached by phone at 212-267-6400, email: inquiries@kinternational.comand Skype:kinternationalny 

What is the price for shipping a Ford Mustang to Dalian, China?

If you are a United States based dealer trying to ship cars overseas to international customers, or a buyer located abroad, K International Transport can help you ship cars to Asia. The Ford Mustang is very in demand at the moment, but there are better deals on used and certified pre-owned vehicles in the United States than in many places in China. Dalian, as a base port, opens up not just the immediate city but a good portion of the region and provinces surrounding it too. Let us know where the car you want to export is coming from in the United States, and K International can give you a rate for shipping a Ford Mustang to Dalian China.

A Silver 2013 Ford Mustang

Say you are a dealership or an individual who is trying to sell a Ford Mustang to a customer in China, you should use an experienced international shipping company for cars like K International Transport to arrange your shipment from the car's current location in the United States, to the port of your choosing. Common ports for cars in China are: Shanghai, Xingang, Dalian, and Guangzhou. We can also offer "Total Loss / F.P.A." and "All-Risk" Marine Insurance to cover the car you are shipping to China.




You can email us at inquiries@kinternational.com, fill out our online international car shipping rate request form, or call us at (212) 267-6400. We will look over the information and give you an international shipping quote for shipping a Ford Mustang to Dalian, China.

How to Ship a Jet Ski Overseas

Are you looking to ship a jet ski overseas from the United States?  Unsure of which shipping method is best for shipping a jet ski?  Shipping a jet ski internationally is fairly simple.  When approaching international shipping companies for rates to ship a jet skis you should be mindful of the different shipping options you have.  Below we outline a few simple ways to ship jet skis and personal watercraft overseas from the US.

Ship a Jet Ski on a Trailer

You probably already have a trailer for your jet ski when you want to move it from one place to another in the US.  Shipping a jet ski on a trailer is the simplest way to ship your personal watercraft overseas.  Jet skis on trailers can be shipped on roll-on/roll-off (ro/ro) vessels the same way you would ship a car or a large boat on trailer.  If you decide to ship your jet ski on a trailer you should make sure the trailer is in good enough condition to be towed.  Be sure to check the wheels and the tow bar for any signs of wear or damage before you ship your jet skis

The easiest way to ship a jet skis overseas is on a trailer

Ship Several Jet Skis in a Container

If you need to ship more than one jet ski you should consider shipping them overseas inside a container.  Depending on how large the jet ski is, you can load anywhere from 2 to more than 6 jet skis in a single container.   A professional warehouse can safely secure your jet skis in the container.  To fit more jet skis in one container the warehouse can have the jet skis removed from their trailers in order to decrease the length and the width.  You want to make sure that whoever loads your jet skis in a container is securing them in such a way that they do not shift during transport, and do not rub against each other causing scratches and cosmetic damage.

Ship a Crated Jet Skis 

Customers who are shipping brand new jet skis oftentimes opt to have them shipped overseas in a crate.  Shipping your jet ski overseas in a crate is the best way to protect your jet skis from any possible damage.  Your international shipping company should be able to professionally crate your jet skis for international transport.  When shipping a jet ski in a crate, the crate has to be customized to fit the specifications of the jet ski.  A professional packing company will make sure the jet ski is safely crated so it will not move during transport.  Additionally, several overseas countries, including Australia, require any wood used in packing and crating your jet ski to comply with ISPM 15 wood packaging restrictions.  ISPM 15 requires all wood packaging used in international shipments to be chemically and heat treated to prevent the spread of insects and diseases between countries.  An overseas shipping company can ship your crated jet skis in a container, using breakbulk service where it is loaded on a mafi trailer or through container consolidation (LCL) service.



Always remember, no matter which method you choose to ship your jet skis you should always provide the overseas shipping company with the full dimensions of your jet ski including the length, width, height and weight.  Whether you are looking to ship a Jet Ski, Wave Runner, Sea Doo, water scooter or any type of personal watercraft overseas from the United States we can help.  We have shipped jet ski's and personal watercraft from the United States to Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and Australia.  To receive an international shipping quote to ship your jet ski, contact us at 212-267-6400, on Skype at kinternationalny or send us an email at: inquiries@kinternational.com.  We will respond to all requests for jet ski overseas transport rates within 1-2 business days.