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You are shipping some things overseas to a relative and you're just not sure how to do it or even what kind of shipping company to use. That's okay! A lot of people have never shipped anything internationally. Before you ship your items, you'll need to know a little about international shipping containers and about picking the right company.

First of all, there are pretty much three different ways that your items will go onto a ship for take-off.

There is the live-loading method, which means that the company you choose will have a container delivered to you, and you will put your items into the container from your home. Most companies will give you about two or three hours to load your things and a driver will wait for you to do it. It's best to have a friend or two help you if you have a lot of things to load. This will ensure that you get finished in time for your items to be shipped. The driver will then take your cargo to the shipping port, where it will be loaded onto a ship.

Another shipping method is dropping off. Dropping off means that the shipping company brings a shipping container to you and you have as long as you need to place all of your things inside of it. This can be much more convenient than live-loading because you won't feel as though you are crunched for time.

The last shipping method is warehouse and terminal loading. This means that you bring your things to the shipping port and company personnel load your items into the shipping container for you. Of course, this means that you will have to load all of your cargo into a vehicle and then bring it to the port. Many people who have shipped internationally before opt for live-loading or dropping off because they don't have to load all of their things into a vehicle and drive them to the port. Additionally, not everyone who needs to ship internationally lives close to a shipping port, so if you don't, it's often more convenient to choose live-loading or dropping off.

No matter what you're shipping, whether it's a car, furniture, or just a large gift, it's important to pick a company that can ship your cargo quickly and safely. Make sure you pick an international shipping company that will do just that!

What You Need To Know About International Shipping Containers

By: Leon Belenky




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