In an ideal world, every shipment would arrive at its destination on time, in as-shipped condition, and with no problems for you, the shipper. Any individual or organisation that uses domestic or international shipping services on a regular basis will run into problems from time to time. Fortunately, there are steps you and/or your specialty crating and shipping agency Malaysia can take to help reduce the likelihood of issues and the impact of common problems if they do occur.
1) Damaged Items during Shipping or Handling
There’s no doubt about it: Shipping conditions can be brutal. The forces that items experience while being loaded onto trucks, planes, and ships and transported over bumpy roads, through turbulence, and on rough seas are far greater than what they experience while sitting in your office or home. The risk of damage is dramatically reduced when the proper packaging and crating scheme is developed by a trained and experienced packaging engineer.
2) The Higher Shipping Cost
Of course, there are costs associated with safely transporting goods from point A to point B. However, if the fees are higher than you believe they should be, you can take steps to reduce them. For example, when comparing providers, keep in mind that improper handling and logistical errors by a “cheap” shipper can end up costing you far more than what you would pay a premier provider.
It’s also a good idea to plan for shipping as far ahead as possible. If you wait until the last minute to make your plans, you may face higher fees for expediting the shipment. When shipping multiple items, keep in mind the requirements of each.
3) Inadequate Knowledge of international Shipping
The process of transporting a shipment from Detroit to Houston is straightforward. Your assets could simply be loaded onto a truck and delivered a few days later. Shipping items internationally is a completely different story. There are customs requirements, forms to fill out, transfers from one carrier to another, and so on. Working with a crating and shipping company that has significant experience getting goods to their foreign destinations is the best way to ensure that your international shipping goes smoothly.
4) Disruptions in shipping routes
Many factors beyond your control can have an impact on shipping routes. Examples include natural disasters, political unrest, and pandemics. While these events cannot be avoided, there may be ways to avoid them in many cases.
Working with an experienced shipping logistics company has several advantages. To begin, they keep an eye on local, regional, national, and global events in order to anticipate problems. If problems arise, they use their knowledge and extensive network of industry contacts to see if there is a way to change the path a shipment will take to avoid trouble spots.
5) Rough Environment along the Shipping Route
Environmental conditions, in particular, corrosion and other internal damage that can be caused to electronics like servers by high humidity levels, such as during ocean transport, are one form of hidden asset damage. Precautions such as moisture-barrier packaging, desiccants, and humidity indicator cards, on the other hand, can help ensure that sensitive items are protected.