Transportation by sea or water
is the most common way to transport shipments, internationally as well
as for long distances. Their unique advantages have made them a
preferred mode of transportation that is used by the moving and packing
industry.
Shipping or transportation via water normally comprises the longest leg
of a move, in terms of distance and time spent in transport. Some of the
advantages of Marine transportation in relocation industry are:
- Usually less expensive than air freight.
- Handle less-than-container load (LCL) and full-container load
(FCL) shipments.
- Break bulk cargo facility.
- Charter services, on special request and requirement.
- Service flexibility through regular sailing schedules.
- Multiple departure options to match supply cycle needs.
It is a process that involves much planning, good timing, an
intimate knowledge of the industry and government quarantine and
customers requirements.
By utilizing volume contracts with major steamship lines, the moving
and packing companies obtain value-based pricing with excellent space
commitments. They offer full cargo transportation management and have
expertise in customs clearance regulations.
A few of the
value added services offered by the relocation
companies to their clients, while moving the goods are:
- Container management
- FCL contracting
- LCL container consolidation as well as deconsolidation
- Single bill of lading
- Forwarding services
- Single or multiple vendor consolidation and distribution
- Full document services
- Multi-modal service
- Tracking inquiry
