Post, Freight and Carriers

Is there a freight shipping company which will pack a large item before sending? I have an upright exercise bike which I would like to ship. However, it is large and heavy, so I would like a freight company to pack it, pick it up and ship. Can you suggest any such companies in Ontario?

Does anyone know of any reputable 'freight & shipping' companies out there? My wife and I are moving from Missouri to Oregon. We are newlywed so our belongings are not many (a 1 bedroom apt. ) so we do not want a whole UHAUL/Penske truck for that distance. We are trying to find some freight & shipping companies that might take our furniture and some boxes/containers, so that we really just need to drive there and save on gas too. The best bet we have so far is 'Freight & Shipping, Inc.'they offered us a total of $770 but there BBB rating is 'unsatisfactory'... so we are not so sure about them. But if anyone has any better ideas, please let me know, thanks.

How do you save on freight and shipping? how is the best freight shipping company out there? i saw www.freightnshipping.com is there any better ones...?

What is the best international freight shipping company, I want to ship a 170 pound pool packed in a box? I want to buy this pool off ebay USA, Its around 170 pound and the box is quite big..probably about 55 inches high and wide. I want to ship it to New Zealand...whats the cheapest way to get this done

I'm looking for Shipping companies that will ship personal belongings to another state? I'm looking to have my belongings (e.g. clothes, musical instruments, cd's) shipped to another state and I DON'T WANT to use Fedex or UPS, they're way expensive. I don't have a lot of things - maybe only a few large boxes and some musical instruments. Are there freight companies that will ship my belongings for a flat rate or will give me a good deal?

how does one start a shipping freight company in houston texas?

Anyone know any good shipping companies? I work with many freight companies and it seems with the gas prices that shipping is outrageous so I'm looking to find a few more shipping companies to work with. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

I wanted to send vehicles on freight shipping, but idk the cheapest prices or companies.? I want to send a tractor from L.A. to El Paso TX of 12000 lbs 11ft height 8ft wide 16 ft length and another vehicle of 16,000lbs. 9ft in height 8ft wide and 16ft in length. I was wondering what the price for it would be if i send it by train.

Any freight forwarding companies that ship to Europe? Hi Im looking for a freight forwarding company in the US, that ships to Europe specifically Norway!

How does customs brokerage work when shipping freight from the US to Canada? If I were to ship LTL freight from the US to Canada, what paperwork is involved and who handles it? If I understand right, the freight company is in possession of two pieces of paperwork - the BOL and commercial invoice (or Canadian Customs Invoice). But a customs broker is required in Canada, because the freight company can't work with Canadian customs directly? Does the customs broker just fill out a form, or do they inspect the shipment? How is that whole process handled for all involved parties, including the shipper, receiver, freight company, and customs broker?

what should be the name of freight forwarding and shipping company? i would like to know you idea about the name of freight forwarder company which is most popular in world thnx you for advance for you ideas

Can anyone recommend a freight company for shipping a large quantity of boxes to Australia?

Freight shipping question? when shipping freight across the us, will my merchandise be tampered with?? Will the shipping company open my crates? I wanna start palatalizing but I'm afraid its gonna be pointless if they are gonna be opening up my shipment, can someone explain, freight shipping company's policy on opening up palatalized merchandise! thanks!

could anyone pls help me wt contacts of car shipping companies to sierra leone?. Not freight forwarders please

want to find a shipping or freight company that does door to door delivery to jamaica?

Which shipping companies will ship packages from Spain to Australia? I am moving to Australia and currently live in Spain. I need to ship 4 or 5 packages from Barcelona to Sydney, Australia at as cheap a rate as possible. I don't mind if they take 12 weeks or so to get there by sea freight if this is the cheapest option. Can anyone recommend excess baggage moving companies or package shipping companies that will pick up from Barcelona and approx prices? I think I have about 80 - 100 kilos in total. Thanks!

What companies ship by freight for personal household goods? It would go from florida to california and its about 800 pounds. thanks

design a program that ask the user to enter a package and the displays the shipping charges ? the fast freight shipping company charges the following rates: weight of package rate per pound 2 pounds or less $1.10 over 2 pounds but not more than 6 pounds $2.20 over 6 pounds but not more than 10 pounds $3.70 over 10 pounds $3.80 Design a program that ask the user to enter a package and the displays the shipping charges

What freight companies do you think will ship a cord (two pallets) of firewood from CA to WV? That's California to West Virginia...

shipping companies from indian port to hongkong? i would like to have a schedule of ships sailing from Indian port direct to Hongkong NO transhipments NO stopovers. And the freight fares. we are planning shipping ten containers of Cotton bales.

Any good Sea freight companies: From Auckland to Vietnam? Just finished Uni in Auckland. Now, I need to ship my books and clothes back to Vietnam. Could you please tell me some good Sea / train freight companies? I am not urgent in collecting those items. Shipping duration can be up to 2-3 months. Many thanks! Vincent

Best Companies for Shipping to US? I'm looking looking for good and reliable shipping companies to send stuff by sea freight from Madinah, Saudi Arabia to California US, door-to-door. I don't want any that just send it to your nearest airport, but directly to your home. Please provide phone numbers if possible.

Being a shipping executive can you help me to be part of a shipping and freight forwarding group? I work for a freight forwarding company as a business development executive.I would like to interact with similar people from the same industry worlwide.We could exchange views , discuss trends and study the different markets.

What company can I use for shipping freight from Brazil to California?

freight shipping ups fedex? i need to ship some car seats that came from my wrecked car. The are pretty heavy and i think they will more than likely need freight shipping. what is the cheapest freight company? does ups or fedex or usps do freight? thanks

how does a freight forwarding company ship overseas, having only done domestic inside the US before? I work for a freight forwarding company that just discovered a new account that ships 95% of their product overseas. It is a huge account and their willing to give us majority of their shipemnts. I'd really like to learn how to go about setting up shipments overseas for them, but i've never done it before....any help please?

Shipping a crate to the Pilippines by sea freight? Would anyone know a cheap freight company within the Boston and New York area that i can contact to ship a crate of goods to the Philippines by sea. Thank you. Fisherman.

freight companies? What freight companies will ship a 53 foot load of freight and invoice for it?

Who is a good freight company to go with for cross country household goods shipping?

ltl freight shipping? I'm looking to have a larger than FedEX shipment but less than a Semi truck... Which I have found out is LTL (Less Than Load) Best I've found is http://freightclick.com . Anyone know anywhere else you can compare multiple companies for LTL freight shipping?

Freight Shipping vs. U-Haul for cross country moves? I am planning a cross country move soon, and I have enough stuff to maybe fill up the smallest (10ft) U-haul truck, maybe even a little less. Has anyone freight shipped a similar amount say though UPS or some other freight company that could maybe provide a comparison of costs between the two methods? My logic says: Cross country U-haul rental is already 900.00 bucks, not including the car tower and gas at 4.00 dollars a gallon, plus two motel stays. = Way more expensive than... Freight Shipping half a "room" worth of boxes cross country and driving my small 4 cylinder car which gets 28-30mpg to my destination. Any ideas/advice?

How much on average would it cost to ship/freight any early 1980s video arcade machine from USA-London? Hi everybody.. What is generally the approximate cost of safely having a 1980's retro arcade machine (pac-man/Defender/Space Invaders etc) shipped from USA-London,UK?..Can anybody reccommend any reputable trusted companies that ship/freight safely and securely from the USA...Does it usually depend on which USA state it comes from? Can you have the shipment sent to Dover or Southampton,UK? Thanks,much appreciated Oz_Tin

Dry Bulk shipping companies, which is better? Dry bulk shipping and ocean freight, does this look good going forward? As in through December? I'm currently trying to decide which to invest in between DryShip INC. (Drys) and Ocean Freight INC (OCNF). I'm leaning towards Dryship anyone have any familiarity with this?

Difference between airline cargo companies and freight cargo companies? I was wondering what the difference was between airline cargo companies (like United Airlines Cargo, Cathay Pacific Cargo, etc...) and dedicated freight cargo companies (like UPS, Fedex, DHL, etc...) When I ship a package I usually get options to ship via the latter instead of the former. Can someone please explain this and also how these airline cargo companies operate?

Getting Pallet of Freight Shipped to Home? I want to order a pallet of liquidated merchandise. I want the pallet delivered to my home but I do not have any equipment to remove the pallet from the truck. Is this an abnormal issue for freight companies? What terminology do I need to use to let them know that they will need to bring their own equipment to remove the pallet from the truck and drop it under my carport or in my driveway so I can break the pallet down and carry the contents in the house?

Dose anyone know of a shipping company where? Dose anyone know of a shipping company where as I could get a room on a freight/cargo ship for the purpose of going on a freight cruise from Sydney or Brisbane? Prices and a site would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Shipping freight over seas who should i call to get a load moved from New york to the port to ship to Nigeria? I have 5 shipments in buffalo, NY that need to be shipped to Nigeria. Does anyone know a trucking company I can call that will take these shipments to the port to get shipped? I don't want to use a broker I want to go straight to a trucking company that specializes in this. Thanks for the help.

What is a good Freight company? I am trying to ship an engine to Ontario in Canada. Does anyone know of a reputable company that is reasonable in cost for shipping freight? The engine probably weights ~350-500lbs. And I would be making my own crate to ship it in.

Looking to Ship Products Overseas by Freight? Does anyone know any shipping companies in the Los Angeles area that ship items by freight overseas? I'm trying to have 4 rims and tires for my car to be shipped overseas but the shipping costs are ridiculous. I figured shipping by freight would be much cheaper. HELP!!!

What freight company will ship my dog from italy to The US?

what does a freight analyst do in a shipping company?

What kind of objects ships with freight companys? Ive just started my first real job with a freight company and I have no idea about what kind of objects or materials are used with shipping companys. Thankyou

Freight forward company that ships to Colombia? I am going to ship a small item 6in-W 6in-H 4in-L 1.2lb. I want to use a freight forward company because it is cheaper than UPS and Fedex. The value is 200.00 US.

How can I ship (by sea freight) my car from Manila to Cagayan de Oro? Please give me a list of shipping companies, requirements and fees in sending my car to Mindanao. Thanks in advance. What are arrastre and ppa fees?

Can I use a pre-paid freight label for shipping with a USPS Flat-rate box? I am sending a couple of things to a company and it gave me a pre-paid shipping label (with "US Postal Service" on it) to stick on the box I am shipping out, meaning I don't have to pay. I only have the USPS flat-rate box. Can I use it even though the box is meant to be for flat-rate?

Looking for cheap freight company to ship truck engine?

What is the benefit of using a freight forwarding company to ship my products?

I need to send a 25kg box of Confectionary from Germany to Australia without melting. Who to use?, how to do? I need to send a 25kg (roughly) box of Confectionary from Germany to Australia without melting. Does anyone know of any courier/shipping companies/freight forwarders who offer temperature control shipment for small one-off parcels? I'm not so concerned with the speed of delivery, just that it stays below 20 degrees celcius, and if possible doesn't cost the earth. Thanks

I need to find 10 QUALIFIED banks or other financial companies willing to lend EUR 250,000? I need to find 10 QUALIFIED banks or other financial companies willing to lend EUR 250,000 to freight transport and shipping company in Hungary. As I have to create a SHORT LIST of the 10 banks or other financial institutions who are most willing to lend to Hungarian company. The location of these banks or other financial institutions is not important.For more detail you can also visit www.Highlance.com inorder to bid on project

Is it still possible to work your passage from England to New Zealand on boat? They used to do this in the last century but not sure if there are any freight/shipping/cruise companies that would employ someone to work on their ships headed to new zealand and back (my trip's expected to last 3 months next year). Althought flying's not out of the question, I would prefer to do the journey over water. If this is possible, please point me in the right direction.

I am a freight broker from Canada looking for companies that ship orders over 1000 lbs. on pallets into Canada Also for companies that ship from Canada to the US. We can drastically reduce shipping costs for companies that ship with common carriers such as RoadWay, Yellow, CCX, etc....

what's the best freight company to ship a package? i need to get a package from Worcester, MA to Blaine , WA. imagine a mattress box. 7 feet long, 4 feet wide and 1 foot high. Weight is about 115 pounds. UPS says it is too long. who can i use??? please help?

Can anyone recommend a freight company that they have used to ship internationaly from the US to Thailand? I need to send my mountain bike, clothes, books, papers, etc. I would like to here about personal experiences with your recommendation if possible.

Can any one help in finding a good site for container shipping? I am a business man and searching a company who provides container shipping, Freight, freight exchange facility. if any one know then please suggest me . thanks

How can you determine how much a company spends on freight? Is there a website or method, short of calling and asking, how much a company ships or spends on shipping?

What is the best trucking company to ship out my freight?

How much does a ford 302 engine weigh? Has anyone ever shipped one? It's a 1991 Ford 5.0 EFI engine. Will be shipping it complete from efi intake to oil pan. It won't have the alternator etc but it's complete beside that and has cast iron heads. Has anyone ever shipped a small block like this? Also, any suggestions for a good freight company to ship from wisconsin to florida?

What is a good freight forwarding company? I need a company that specializes in shipping both air and sea from Santa Barbara or LA areas to Mainland China and Hong Kong. Have any suggestions based on experience?

How do I get Freight and Shipping Discounts? I have a company that does heavy freight shipments. I'm trying to get the best shipping discounts I can. Has anyone out there gotten any deals anywhere on shipping and freight discounts?

Moving from canada to US- Need a good Shipping Company or estimate!!!!!!? Like i said, i'm moving from Canada to the US, and was looking for a shipping company thats cheap, or just general info on it- like can i save money by shipping freight, how much does that save me? ect ect. a website or number would be appreciated! thanks! thanks so much for your time!

Can anyone advise a good shipping company, from US to Lebanon ? and how to avoid roll over costs ? i am having a lot of trouble with shipping companies. I am a Lebanese auto trader that ships cars from US to Lebanon and paying a lot of money and not getting a good service from freight forwarders in the US. I really need help

Looking for oversees freight company that ships from N. CA. (SFO area) to Saigon, Vietnam? I have approximately 600 pounds ( one pallet ) of personal iteams -books, 1 dresser and mirror, kitcken essentials , some hand/ power tools, pedal bike, cloths and children's toys.

What is the best Freight Forwarder company (Vehicle) to ship to Honduras? THanks in Advance:)...?

Insurance for shipping, separate from the carriers, ei FedEx? What are good shipping insurance companies that can be used for shipping domestic and internationally, freight and regular packaging. I need to find a new company, I'm currently using DSI and I don't like it. Does anyone have info on other insurance companies? This is in CA.

international shipping from US to Taiwan other than by air? I have a few packages (18in x 12 x12) that need to be sent from US to Taiwan. These are just used items and are not critical. Sent by air is not economical. Does anybody have an answer besides USPS, DHL, FEDEX, UPS or other air freight companies? Thanks!

How to find a shipper? We are looking to have someone pick up are boxes either a shipping company or a freight company

What protection do business owners have if a customer tried to reverse charges on there credit card? IE...Product was damaged in shipping by hired freight company...customer signed and accepted items as damaged and now wants all monies back a week later. I'm assuming since it was signed for and accepted at time of delivery, the customers credit card company would not let them reverse charges? Am I right? jennifer, yes and the policy is clearly stated, if freight is damaged in shipping the customer has to file a claim with shipper.

What are some freight companies that will ship personal items to another state? I'm looking to have my belongings (e.g. clothes, musical instruments, cd's) shipped to another state and I DON'T WANT to use Fedex or UPS, they're way expensive. I don't have a lot of things - maybe only a few large boxes and some musical instruments. Are there freight companies that will ship my belongings for a flat rate or will give me a good deal?

Cheapest freight shipping company for a 350 lb. motorcycle 700 miles? I was thinking of purchasing something on eBay and wanted to know the cheapest shipping service available. From Bloomfield, CT to East Lansing, MI

Can you name the world's biggest container shipping company .? Can you name the world's biggest container shipping company . And from where i can get related information about related to freight rate,and cargo transportations.

How do you save on freight and shipping? how is the best freight shipping company out there? i saw www.freightnshipping.com is there any better ones...?

Is it customary to tip a freight delivery service? We all know about tipping pizza delivery drivers, taxi drivers, etc., but I am having a bike that I purchased from a warehouse out of state, being home-delivered by an independant shipping company.......am I obliged to tip them?

In export term is the exporter require to prepay freight on FOB shipment and claim it back from the importer? or the shipping company will collect the freight from the importer after loading on board the ship.

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How Should I Ship a Trebuchet 800 Miles? I am wondering how I should ship a floating arm trebuchet from Northern California to Southern California. I will disassemble the trebuchet down to 2x4s. What shipping company would be the cheapest? Should I ship it freight? The largest 2x4 is 8 ft. This is not a full-size trebuchet (it is only 8 ft tall and 3 ft wide).

Shipping goods, who do i use from Indonesia to UK? I have sourced a supplier of goods in Indonesia and wish to arrange shipment to my business in the UK myself. I wish the service to be door to door and within 5 days. Does anyone know of a site or a company that can do this?I have searched for quotations online but can only find UK to Indonesia not the other way around, i assume i cannot simply reverse the shipment as they would need to collect it in the first place. Is there a far eastern freight company that could do this for me? preferably by Air? Prices must be competiive... Thanks Lewis

how much does it cost to ship freights from the philippines if i want to export? to sabah and kuala lumpur, malaysia, hong kong and singapore? what's the best freight company that will charge me minimal cost but with quality service?

What company ships single items to western Australia? The item is too large for UPS. It must go freight. It must be packed by the freight company and picked up/delivered from/to a residence.

Moving and shipping to St. Vincent and the Grenadines? We live in Dallas and planning to move to St. Vincent and the Grenadines in a couple of months. We are looking for the cheapest way to ship our furnitures. Any trustworthy and reliable freight forwarders companies out there?

Cheapest way of shipping personal effects to Italy from UK? Hi. I have some clothes, CDs, books etc that need to be sent to a friend in Italy. They are currently in 3 cardboard boxes, with a combined weight of about 22kg. I'd like to know (a) what's the cheapest way of getting them there and (b) would it be better to put them in one (bigger) box? It seems that freight companies go by weight, but they also go by number of items and dimensions, so I'm not sure of the best way of doing this. The Royal Mail want about £120, which I think is outlandish. There must be a cheaper option.....? Thanks

How can i find freight forwarding company in AUS? According the green number of our customer. shipping from CHINA to AUS. We need proved more convencence them. so.there is a need to find oversea agent in AUS. How can i find them?

Can a customer automatically reverse credit card charges? if the product was delivered and accepted but damaged during shipping by a freight company hired by company? Policy is they must file a damage claim report with freight company. I'm just wondering how easy it is for an upset customer to get charges reversed and leaving company stuck with a huge problem?

If the company shipped a total of 550 items last month, how many were shipped using second-day air-freight? 40% was shipped second-day air.

Any advice on freight consultants? I have a small single store business and am considering using Parcel Management Group (a freight consulting company) to lower my inbound and outbound shipping costs. Has anyone used a freight consultant in their business before? Was it beneficial? Would you recommend it? What do I need to know? They operate on a profit based commission. PMG takes a 25% commission on my savings based on better rates they obtain for me.

My pregnant wife left, I live in vegas and she went to Portland. How does custody work? Her family has nothing, no money, nothing, I am the president of 3 freight shipping companies. If she is in Portland Oregon and I live in Las Vegas, how does it work with the whole custody thing, will they order her back here so I can see my kid on the weekends or on weekdays? or will they just give someone thats real confused in the mind a baby and not give me any type of visitation? how does it work? I never been through this before, I just got married 3 months ago. She left because she didnt know who she was anymore, so she claims! What do the courts look for when deciding who gets the kid and do they actually demand someone to move back to where they conceived the child and got married? I heard that from a former attorney.

Shipping and Freight???!!!? I am interesting in importing goods from Bali, Thailand and China to England (gifts, including wooden carvings and hand-made goods) but have no idea how to go about this, could someone please give me some idea about the best and cheapest companies to go to and any legal requirements i may need. THANKS EVERONE!!

I would like to migrate to Canada iam an Indian presently working in Dubai in a freight forwarding company? iam MBA graduate in shipping and fort management can any friend who is reading this can help me to migrate to canada -Toronto to work in the same forwarding industry....thanking you guys in advance