For companies with little experience doing so, shipping large equipment & heavy machinery can cause all kinds of logistical problems. When shipping these expensive items or outsourcing the packing & shipping process to another company, there are many factors to consider, including cost, shipping speed, safety, and more. In this article, we’ll offer you a few tips on how equipment & machinery should be shipped so that you know what to look for when hiring a third-party packing & shipping company! Here at Extreme Packing Solutions, we pride ourselves on providing our clients with the very best full-service machine moving from start to finish! From organization, to packing and shipping, to turn-key installation, our team will be here to help throughout the whole machinery moving process!
Get Insured
One of the most important things to do when shipping a valuable item of any kind, especially equipment or machinery, is to make sure it is fully insured during the packing, transit, and installation process. While each different kind of equipment has a different monetary value, almost everything that is worth shipping is worth paying the extra costs associated with fully insured shipping services. At Extreme Packing Solutions, our packing and shipping services are always fully insured, meaning there’s no better company to work with to ship your valuable equipment!
Ensure The Packing Materials Are Adequate
Another important factor for shipping equipment & machinery is the packing materials that are used. Depending on the type of equipment, pallets may not be enough to get the items to their destination safely. Instead, you should opt for the materials that are the right fit for the specific machinery you are shipping. At Extreme Packing Solutions, we’ll help you select the custom packaging option that’s right for your items, such as custom-made cushioning, shrink wrap, anti-static wraps, VCI anti-corrosion packaging, and more.
Don’t Use OEM Packaging
OEM (original equipment manufacturer) packaging is typically not sufficient for safely shipping equipment & heavy machinery. The reason for this is that it is typically cheaper for a manufacturer to replace the few items that are damaged during transit to their original destination than pay for adequate packaging for every single piece of equipment that they sell. Rather than using the packaging that your equipment was originally shipped to you in, you should hire a company that will create custom-fit packaging that will ensure the safety of your items during the shipping process.
Contact Extreme Packing Solutions
If you have any questions about the fully insured custom packing and machinery moving services we provide, please don’t hesitate to contact us! Give us a call at (978) 232-9190 or fill out a form for a free estimate, and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible!
