Shipping Service

Choosing a shipping service is the most crucial aspect of any removal – especially an international one. If you have international cargo to transport then you will definitely need to find a moving company that can provide you with shipping container and any other form of transport necessary to ensure the safe removal of your belongings overseas. The right shipping service for you will reflect your needs – whether that means you can only afford an open palate removal or door-to-door service. Remember that regardless of your budget or your cargo, your shipping service supplier should treat you with the same kind of attention and respect that even their largest customer receives.

There are so many shipping services today that it can be difficult trying to choose the right one. International cargo is a tricky issue because your supplier will either have to provide you with customs brokering and freight services or they will have to refer you to the right contact for the job. With freight forwarding, your international cargo will not have the proper logistics planned out and you can end up with your shipping containers being delivered to the wrong place. Customs brokering services are also very important with international cargo because without good customs brokering your belongings might take months to be released from customs at your new home. So, when you are searching for a shipping service supplier for your international removal, make sure that you hire a firm that provides customs brokering and freight services as well – unless, of course, you plan on wearing these two hats yourself.

The other thing to look for in a shipping service provider regardless of whether they are overseas firms or local firms, is the length of time for which they have been in business. The longer they have been around the better. Generally a more established shipping service supplier with have a better network of contacts and agents on which they can rely. They will also have more experience and will therefore be less likely to make any mistakes during the move.

Another good thing to look for in a shipping service supplier is whether they are affiliated with one of the larger trade organisations. If they are then you will have a place to turn to for recourse should an issue arise during the removal. Most organisations require their members to pass stringent standards tests and have them attend yearly seminars on how to improve business and better serve their clients.

Lastly beware that you do not sign a removal contract with a shipping service supplier broker. These brokers are springing up in greater numbers all over the internet. A shipping service supplier broker does not provide the moving services themselves. Instead, they subcontract the work out to a moving company. If this happens and an issue comes up during a move, you might find yourself having to deal with your broker even if your moving company is part of a trade organisation.

We can help you find the perfect shipping service supplier. Just fill out our no-hassle form and you will receive up to five, free quotes from moving companies in your area – all based on the information you provide us.