subject: Suggestions for Sending Import Goods [print this page] There are some things to take into consideration in the delivery of import goods. First of all is packing. Type of packing you will choose and packing forces greatly affect whether your goods can arrive safely without damage or not.
In this packing process, you need to see a few things. One of them is the type of goods (glassware, liquids, food, and so forth). You should know that some expeditions do not want to transport breakable goods if the packing you make is not strong. For breakable goods, an additional form of packing, such as timber packing needs to be added. Of course, this will affect the price of packing.
You should keep in mind that in the process of delivery of goods, there will be many handling process, from goods to take in your place, at the warehouse expedition, when loaded in a vehicle (truck) or at the time of the loading process on the plane and after the goods arrive at the destination. The more handling is done, the greater the risk of damage to the goods. Thus, the type of packing will affect the item. The item will be damaged or not.
If you send goods by air, you should check first to the shipping company on how big/ heavy the goods are allowed. Due to certain destinations, you should not send the weight of the goods that is more than the amount specified. This is because it is a rule from the aircraft operator.
If you send goods by land, you can use a truck or bus. You should look for shipping companies that have a delivery service that has been scheduled each day. Indeed, it is quite difficult to know whether the company has a fixed schedule or not.
Meanwhile, if you want to take sea shipping and you charge a lot (20-25 m3), you should book one container 20 feet or one truck. However, if your goods are just a bit, your goods must be combined with other goods.
