There
was a time when shipping your car was a great thing and only a few affluent
people could afford it. But today the scenario has changed completely.
Vehicles, especially personal cars are shipped on a regular basis to different
locations, both within the state as well as international. Automobile shipping
industry has become a huge business and involves many players. Owing to rapid
developments in technology and rules and regulations each company promotes
itself as the best.
One
has to be very careful while booking a vehicle shipping company to transport
your car. Ask for an exhaustive list of services provided by the company.
Choose only those services which you really need. Unnecessary services will
cost you more and burn a hole in your pocket. The rates applicable while
shipping your car vary not only from country to country but also within the
country. There are other factors which contribute to the rates and
charges applied such as
- Transportation costs and shipping rates
- Rules and regulations of the destination
- The additional services provided
- The mode of transport – by ship or by air
Ensure that the firm whose services have been enlisted has
full authority and the necessary paperwork done to transport your vehicle. The
next important aspect to consider is whether your vehicle is sent via Ocean
Full Containers or Ocean Less Than Container Load. The former requires an
advance booking of at least a week and your car will be shipped with other
items as well. Whereas in the latter case your vehicle can be confirmed
anywhere between a few hours to a day’s time and the charges will be extra as
the container will have only your vehicle shipped separately. Whatever be the
charges, ensure that the transport company informs you earlier so that you both
are on the same page and know how much you will pay in advance.
