Shipping to Ecuador can be a complicated process, especially for first-time shippers. Ecuador, a small country in South America, has unique shipping regulations and requirements that must be followed. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide for shippers looking to ship goods to Ecuador.
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Cost to Ship Heavy Machinery From the UK
When you are having to ship heavy machinery from the UK on a regular basis, you obviously have a strict budget to stick to. How do you know what to factor into your budget and what kinds of costs to expect throughout the whole process?
10 Secure Ways to Transport Your Freight
Security is the most critical factor to consider when preparing to transport your freight, either locally or internationally. Proper security ensures that your goods aren’t damaged or stolen on transit and that the workers who are transporting the package don’t get into any form of danger.
Importing Heavy Equipment to the United States
Texas International Freight recently helped import this Liebherr Crane from Germany to the United States and performed the customs clearance for the shipment. Here we will take you through what importing heavy equipment into the United States can look like.
Courier Services
Are you challenged with your courier services and your package delivery company? Our discount volume contracts with the major couriers provide you cost efficient courier resources with Fedex, DHL, UPS, and even the US Postal Service while providing you with superior personal service. We deliver high levels of courier and package delivery services.
Importing Steel
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).
Import Services
The dollar is at its highest value since 2003. This rise in value happened quickly. And very few predicted the strong dollar in mid-2014. The share rise of the dollar over the past few months means that imports to the United States are increasing. The price for a barrel of oil is at its lowest since 2008.
Shipping Heavy Machinery by Air
Shipping heavy machinery by air is something Texas International Freight is well versed in. These modules imported for an oil rig by our oil and gas logistics service were shipped by air from Europe. The modules were extremely fragile and shipping this heavy machinery by air required a lot of care, as witnessed by the expert export crating surrounding these oil rig modules.