Big Data Could Help Your Next Shipping Move

Big Data is all anyone can talk about in the tech world, and indeed it’s creating a quiet kind of revolution in the way we do just about everything.  The way it works is through microtechnology.  Imagine the typical iPhone with a health app that measures your steps, for example.  Now, what if that data could be used to make better decisions about your life and your treatment?  That’s the idea behind Big Data.  Lots of data is being collected in various ways – through apps, in real-time with machines, etc.  But as yet, no one is really doing anything substantive with the information.  Well, what if Big Data could change the way you ship?  That move is coming next.

Big Data is definitely having an impact on ocean cargo shipping.  Real-time data allows ship owners to manage fleets in a variety of ways through the sensors built into newer ships.  Data captured could be anything from location and current weather, ocean current, performance of equipment on board or even cargo status.  This data is then analyzed to determine any insights that fleet owners can glean on everything from how much time ships spend “down” or idle to whether the majority are running at full cargo carrying capacity.  This will help business owners make better decisions in the long run.

What does it mean for consumers, like those of us who want to ship overseas?  Primarily it means better services!  Imagine the possibilities if a ship could receive real-time alerts or warnings about functionality, weather, ocean current that could impact speed to destination?  Even better, predictive maintenance means more efficient scheduling, a win-win situation for both customer and owner.  Stay tuned to see how Big Data improves shipping cargo abroad.  The future looks promising.

International Construction Equipment Shipping to Djibouti!

Shipping construction equipment to Djibouti can be a stressful experience. However, with a reliable international shipping company like K International, shipping Caterpillar products overseas is easy and hassle-free! 

With K International's construction equipment shipping services, you can ship:

• Cranes
• Bulldozers
• Dump Trucks
• Tractor Trailors
• and more!

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A reliable international shipping company like K International can offer many services for shipping overseas, including: 

• K International Transport can ship your cargo from any port in the United States, including those in New York, Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Texas, California, and more! 

• If your cargo is located outside of a port city, K International Transport offers inland trucking and transportation services to transport your belongings to a port before they are shipped overseas! 

• International shipping services for almost all cargo to any country in Asia, South America, Africa, and Europe.

• Roll-on/roll-off services if you are shipping wheeled cargo
• Rigging and Dismantling services. We'll even load your construction equipment for you!
• and more!

For more information on K International's international shipping services,  call us at 212-267-6400, email us at sales@kinternational.com, or Skype us at kinternationalny. For an international shipping rate request, visit our rate request page today!

Congress Passes on Highway Transportation Issues

Late last month, Congress granted a three-month extension to the Highway Trust Fund just one day before funding was set to expire.  This new extension is just on the heels of a previous five month extension.  Unfortunately, this is only prolonging the pain the transportation system is experiencing right now, causing others who need to move goods around to look for other logistical solutions.

Coming up with a multi-year plan to solve the transportation infrastructure issue nationally has been a concern for some time.  Everyone agrees there is a problem, but no one can figure out how to fund the solutions.  Since there has never been a real strategy for funding transportation costs in the past several years – cobbled together programs and small taxes that expire in a couple of years make up the bulk of the funding – the real work of coming up with a long term solution is still to be done.

There is a lot of work to be done.  Bridges in disrepair, highways in need of fixing and a serious shortage of truck drivers mean pain to come for many months.  This leaves those of us who work with transportation logistics scrambling to find alternatives to keep our business procedures going.

Whether the government comes up with a solution to the program quickly or not, those who have to move goods to other locations or rely on trucking for much of their movement might want to think about working with a logistics company to find solutions to meet their needs.  Working with an experienced team that understands your needs ensures that even with a trucker shortage, there may be other ways to get the job done.  Rely on our expertise to get your business through these difficult times.

International Construction Equipment Shipping to Port Tema, Ghana: Kobelco, Caterpillar, and Komatsu Equipment Shipping!

Few international shipping companies have rates that are as competitive as those of K International for construction equipment shipping to West Africa. 

K International can offer our construction equipment shipping services from almost any port in the United States to Port Tema, Ghana for all kinds of equipment, including: 

• Caterpillar Products
• Kobelco Products
• Komatsu Products             

 

Caterpillar Dump Truck

 

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     No matter what you are shipping, a reliable international shipping company like K International can help you!     

 

For more information, call us at 212-267-6400, email us at sales@kinternational.com, or Skype us at kinternationalny.  

International Shipping of Vintage Automobiles from the U.S to Port Southamton, UK

A big percentage of cargo shipping to Europe, specifically the United Kingdom, is vintage automobiles from the United States. 

Although shipping vintage automobiles sounds like a stressful task because of their value and sensitivity to the elements, with the right international shipping company, the process is a walk in the park! 

Ship your vintage car to Southampton, UK, or any other European port, with K International's overseas car transport services today! 

If anything can convince you to ship with K International, it's our experience with transporting vintage automobiles! 

Recently we shipped a 1989 Jaguar Convertible to Port Antwerp, Belgium from the United States east coast. With the help of our international automobile shipping services, the car arrived in Port Antwerp safely, quickly, and efficiently. 

For more information, call us today at 212-267-6400, email us at sales@kinternational.com, or Skype us at kinternationalny. For an international shipping rate, visit our rate request page for a shipping quote.

Issues to Consider When Moving a Household Abroad

The typical household move abroad is an exciting time.  Yet the need to deal with the paperwork, movers and other issues that arise from an international move are still a headache.  Here are a few pointers and tips regarding moving a household abroad, based on the typical cases from the past few years.  See how it might relate to your move abroad.

The typical move involves some household goods and personal items as well as an automobile or perhaps even a motorcycle.  The move is usually motivated by a change in job location and the employer is generally paying for the moving expenses (most, if not all).  The customer will generally want to drop off goods – or have them picked up – from their current location and then go “hands-off” during the move until they arrive at their destination, where they will expect the goods to be delivered.

Challenge 1:  Expert packing.  This kind of move requires an expert in loading vehicles into an ocean container.  Particularly since gasoline must be drained and batteries disconnected, you really must go with someone who knows what they are doing, or you could do your vehicles serious damage.  If your move originates in a city that isn’t a port location, this can complicate your move – but it isn’t impossible.

Challenge 2:  Paperwork hassles. There are bills of lading, possible letters of credit and other documentation that must be immaculately handled.  If things aren’t done properly, you can incur fines and charges at each port for which the paperwork isn’t correct.  Not to mention the stress of delays because things aren’t as they should be!

Challenge 2:  Expert unpacking.  Once the family arrives at their destination, often in a developing part of the world, they will need professionals to unload their carefully packed items safely.  This is much easier to coordinate when you use a reputable logistics service that can coordinate moves in multiple countries (especially landlocked destinations!)

Even for a “typical” move abroad, going with a reliable shipping company and logistics expert is critical for making sure the right thing happens every time.  From the moment the goods leave your current home, to the warehouse packing and paperwork, to the unpacking and delivery, you want to go with people who can manage every step of the way.