One of the most costly mistakes a company can make occurs when it is importing steel. Steel production in the US has been in decline for decades. Foreign mills can churn out high-quality low-cost steel cheaply. American mills have responded by lobbying Congress for strict, anti-import policies. The main tool of such policies is the “Anti-Dumping Duty,” (or ADD).
Your factory shipment will be subjected to a handful of over-the-road safety guidelines and requirements. You need to work with a partner/carrier who understands the special guidelines for factory shipping so as to avoid the hefty fines that precipitate from safety violations. Here’s what will tell you if a shipping partner is experienced in moving a factory:
The recent plunge in oil prices have a lot of people scared and feeling very cautious in Houston as well as other economies that rely heavily on oil exploration. Layoffs have begun. More are expected. The entire year of 2016 looks to be one of low price per barrel returns. But there is some good news in this for shipping costs.
When shipping to any country worldwide, it is important to use a company that has knowledge of the country. Texas International Freight knows Brazil and knows how to ship to Brazil. Being in Houston, we ship to destinations that have a lot of oil exploration going on. Brazil is a major destination right now for American exporters of oil well supplies.
Many confuse freight brokers and international freight forwarders. Texas International Freight is an international freight forwarding Texas-based company. We are licensed in international freight forwarding by the Federal Maritime Commission. We are not freight brokers. There is a difference between the two. A freight broker is an intermediary that matches a customer’s freight needs with freight services.
Texas International Freight provides turn-key logistical services for every stage of industrial and commercial plant and factory moves. We handle dismantlement and relocation plans to heavy machinery moving, rigging, relocation, and re-installation.
Seamless pipe is in high demand these days. It is in extremely high demand in Australia and New Zealand. Those two countries have decided to have National Broadband Networks. These networks’ fiber optics require the use of very small OD seamless pipe. So, we get a lot of inquiries into how to ship seamless pipe from the United States.
Texas International Freight specializes in breakbulk cargo shipping. We are based near the Port of Houston, which ships more breakbulk cargo than any other in the United States. We have unparalleled and special relationships with all of the major carriers who specialize in this type of freight.
Jakarta, Indonesia’s bustling capital, stands as a pivotal gateway for trade in Southeast Asia. Strategically located on the northwest coast of Java, it serves as a major hub for global shipping routes, connecting the Pacific and Indian Oceans. For companies seeking...
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As Texas continues to expand its renewable energy infrastructure, particularly with the construction of one of the largest solar farms in the state this year, understanding the crucial role of wet battery packs in the energy storage systems of solar farms is vital. In...
Transporting heavy machinery like a backhoe can seem daunting, but with the right strategies and partnerships, it can be a seamless experience. Whether you're a contractor needing to move equipment to a new job site, or a dealer shipping machinery to clients, ensuring...
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