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08 Sep 2020, 04:13 GMT+10
Typically, with large, heavy equipment and machinery there is also a large financial investment. Consequently, it's crucial that these valuable assets are crated and transported properly and carefully. That means effective heavy equipment transportation requires more than simply placing items on a truck and strapping or chaining them down.
Expert industrial equipment movers understand that there are questions that have to be answered and a process that must be followed to ensure that items make it from their point of origin to their destination undamaged and on time. Not every company with the ability to haul large assets has the background in machinery crating, blocking and bracing necessary to execute an uneventful move.
And, of course, when it comes to heavy equipment transportation, the "shake test" you might use to see if the contents of a box you are mailing are properly cushioned isn't really an option since the item to be transported weighs many hundreds or thousands of pounds!
Assessing Your Equipment or Machinery Asset for Crating and Shipping
A good starting point for equipment and machinery crating and shipping is to gather the people in your organization who understand the item best and ask them key questions about the project. This includes:
Once these questions are answered, you'll have a good understanding of the scope of your heavy equipment transportation project. As the shipping date approaches, it's also important to keep an eye on the weather forecast and how it might affect travel conditions.
Reviewing the Rules and Regulations for Heavy Equipment Shipping
Your specialty crating and shipping company can help you understand the laws governing your shipment and whether any special permitting will be required. However, it's a good idea to do some of your own research as well, especially if you haven't shipped machinery and heavy equipment before or recently.
Different jurisdictions have different rules and regulations regarding moving large items. They have these laws in place because shipping machinery and heavy equipment can be dangerous, and cities and states want to protect their property, including the roadways your shipment will travel on and the overpasses it will travel under.
Choosing a Specialty Crating and Shipping Logistics Company
As noted above, the transporting of items like manufacturing equipment, farm equipment, bulldozers and other earthmoving machines or any especially large asset isn't something that just any shipping company can do. In fact, many companies will wisely decline the job if it's outside their capabilities.
In researching industrial equipment movers, you should look for one that has expertise in some or all of these areas, as needed for your job:
ISPM 15 export crates and container loading
International shipping, including knowledge of all the required customs documents and a global network of contacts
You also want to work with a company that can assist you in securing insurance coverage if needed.
Once you have a "short list" of providers, contact each to get a quote. Then, as you review the estimates, look for the balance of expertise and cost that makes the most sense for your project, keeping in mind the potential consequences if an asset is damaged or destroyed in transit. You should also ask for references and reach out to those people to learn about their experience.
Equipment and Machinery Crating and Shipping: Planning is the Key
As huge as a jet engine, crane or industrial furnace may seem as you look up at it, shipping the item doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, the process shouldn't be significantly different from shipping any common business asset.
You simply have to be methodical in how you prepare for the move and vet and select the crating and shipping company you want to partner with on the project. That company should help you put together a detailed shipping strategy, and once you've checked all the boxes, you can sit back and wait to receive confirmation that the item has arrived safely at its destination.
About Craters & Freighters
Craters & Freighters is a pioneer and leading expert in specialty packaging, crating, and shipping. Founded in 1990, the company has over 65 brick-and-mortar locations across the U.S. and serves residential and business customers in all sectors including telecommunications, electronics, medical equipment, aerospace, biotechnology, and heavy machinery. From simple shipments to complex corporate moves, Craters & Freighters is a national powerhouse with local accountability.
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