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HOW TO SAVE EVEN MORE ON SHIPPING COSTS
Shipping From or to a Residence or Home-Based Business? Use the Freight Terminal Instead
Home-based businesses and residences incur additional charges due to limited access and lack of a loading dock. If you are close to the carrier's terminal, take your item or palletized shipment right to the terminal to save on the first and last leg of travel. Use terminal to terminal services for savings on accessorial charges and extra fees.
Shipping Prep
Consider building custom crates and boxes to save money and keep your shipment safe. Consolidate your shipment to as few pallets as possible. Weights and dimensions determine freight shipping estimates. Keep the dimensions packed tighter and smaller for greater savings potential. Make sure to secure your items to the pallet.
Compare Carriers
Shop for rates from many carriers. Some offer cheaper rates in specific areas or services. FreightCenter makes this easy to do. Just one quote lists multiple carriers at once. Consider their liability coverage. Is it enough? Are you paying for too much?
Be Accurate
The weight and dimensions of your shipment have a big impact on price. Make sure the weight listed on your quote form is as accurate as possible. Remember, total shipping weight must include pallets and packaging. Take the time to measure the height, width and length of your shipment. Know whether the shipments pickup and drop off locations need a lift gate or if a loading dock is available. Any discrepancies can result in costly billing adjustments.
Triple Check
Check for any damages that occurred during transportation immediately after it arrives. Over the road transportation can be rough on improperly packaged goods. FreightCenter will assist you in filing damage claims with the carrier.
Online Shipping Quote
A quote from FreightCenter will have you prepared within moments. You'll receive some of the best rates the industry can offer. And, you'll have access to the most reputable carriers. We are very proud of our quoting system. Try it today for free and get an instant quote.
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Project Cargo
ZIM's project cargo team handles a full range of special cargoes, specializing in creative solutions, one-on-one service, and cutting-edge expertise. Our extensive experience is the key to handling out of the ordinary shipments, identifying and catering to your unique needs, no matter how unusual. Outfitted with flats, open tops, and exclusive monitoring equipment, we are prepared to take on shipping challenges ranging from hazardous materials to historic planes.
With safety as our number one priority, the ZIM fleet transports the full range of dangerous materials, breakbulk cargoes and awkward-sized items that require special treatment. Dangerous cargoes such as biohazards or flammable substances, as well as Out-of-Gauge (OOG) cargoes like large vehicles, demand expertise and precision, and often need specialized equipment. Meanwhile, breakbulk cargo, such as crates, barrels, or bales, calls for top-notch experience and organization to transport every shipment quickly and efficiently. All these specialized cargoes are in good hands with ZIM, as our unique know-how and personalized care guide them into a safe harbor.
Extraordinary tasks are everyday jobs for ZIM's project cargo team. They specialize in finding innovative ways to transport irregular cargo, using ZIM's resources around the globe to safely get your cargo wherever it needs to go. From port, to ship, to truck, and right to their final destination, we offer outstanding service for cargo that stands out.