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International Local & Regional Road Freight Groupage Service Providers, Companies & Quotes
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In general, road freight cargo handlers offer groupage services to complement their LTL and TL shipments. If you choose to opt for the groupage option, your goods should receive the same level and quality of service but perhaps at a cheaper rate. To see if this is truly the case, why not fill-out a road freight cargo request and find out when you compare between freight forwarders whose areas of expertise match your specifications.
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When enquiring about a groupage load, or a LTL or TL with a road freight service provider, be sure to have a look at their facilities. How clean and modern a companies fleet of trucks and storage/warehousing facility is, is a good indicator of what their level of commitment will be to the safety of your goods.
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Use the map below to select the country for your International Cargo Shipping Quote:
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Europe
North America
Oceania
Asia
Africa
Americas
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In essence, if you are searching for groupage services then it means that you are looking for a groupage operator. This is someone who consolidates cargo from several consignors into one shipment or FCL (Full Container Load). This operator will in turn issue you and the other individual consignors with a transport document evidencing the contract of carriage.
As someone who undertakes groupage services will attest, this can be a significantly cheaper means of shipping your personal or commercial effects depending on the size and nature of your cargo. However, it is in your best interest to inform those who are offering you such groupage services of the nature of you consignment to ensure that it is not consolidated with other part loads that could be dangerous or require specific packing consideration.
When packing household goods for a groupage services shipment remember to:
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Personal
items should be wrapped and packed into strong cardboard moving boxes.
Reinforce the bottom of all boxes with plenty of tape. Fill each box
to its capacity, using fillers to fill any empty spaces. Use original
shipping boxes for computers, printers and other electronic items when
possible.
Larger
personal items such as furniture, etc., should be blanket wrapped and/or
wrapped in plastic.
All
appliances should be clean and dry. Immobilize moving parts and remove
all detachable cords and wires. Tape electrical cords to the appliance
and tape all doors and lids closed.
Drain
all gasoline and oil from lawn mowers, chain saws and other equipment.
Disconnect
all batteries.
Disconnect
propane gas bottles (these cannot be shipped).
Strap
long garden tools together.
Number
your boxes and label with your name, address and telephone number.
Your
personal possessions should not include anything that is poisonous,
flammable, corrosive, perishable, fuels, cleaning chemicals, insecticides,
food, drugs, firmearms or ammunition animals, original documents (birth
certificates, will, etc.) original videos (wedding, etc.), jewelry,
alcohol, tobacco and perfume products.
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Road Groupage Freight is handled by several trucking companies. Select wisely your partner.
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