Friday, August 28, 2009

How to Ensure Hassle-Free Vehicle Shipping

The best way you can ensure a positive experience with your vehicle shipping is to choose an experienced, reputable company to oversee the process for you. For 30 years, Amerijet has been offering a range of vehicle shipping solutions to meet their customer’s every need.

To further streamline the shipping of your car, there are several things you can do to get it prepared for transport.

1. Take pictures to avoid disputes—Taking pictures of your vehicle beforehand gives you peace of mind knowing in the event that damage occurs, you have proof it wasn’t previous damage. Take these pictures in the presence of a shipping representative to verify their accuracy.

2. Disconnect your car alarm—During the process of vehicle shipping, there’s going to be some moving and jostling around while your car is being placed off and on the boat and during transport. The last thing you want is for your car alarm to go off for hours at a time until your battery is drained. Avoid this by completely disconnecting your car alarm.

3. Clean your car out—For insurance reasons and clearing customs, it’s necessary to remove all personal items from your vehicle before shipping.

4. Remove loose specialty parts—If you have any spoilers, ground effects, or other specialty parts, consider locking them down or completely removing them. This will help to avoid damages and misplaced parts.

5. Get transportation insurance—Your standard vehicle insurance policy will not cover your car during vehicle shipping. Amerijet offers transportation insurance to keep you covered until your car arrives at its destination.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Finding the Right Air Freight Services for Your Perishable Goods

Shipping perishable goods can be a nerve-racking experience. Whether you’re sending fresh fish or a bouquet of flowers, you want to make sure your shipment is getting the special attention it needs to arrive at its destination looking fresh and new.

Of course, not all companies providing air freight services are equipped to handle perishable goods. That’s why you need to take the steps necessary to making certain you choose the right air freight services for your needs.

Here are some questions to ask when finding a shipping company:

• Do you ship perishable goods? Again, not all air cargo companies provide services for shipping perishable goods. And some of the bigger shipping companies only offer perishable goods shipping as a side service, meaning your goods don’t get the special attention they need. Amerijet, on the other hand, specializes in shipping perishable goods safely and quickly to maintain freshness and prolong shelf life.

• What steps do you take to ensure product purity is maintained? Due to the sensitive nature of perishable goods, it’s imperative that the air freight services you choose is fully equipped with the right technology for controlling the temperature and condition of your perishable goods. Amerijet uses the most advanced technology for keeping your goods at the perfect temperature all the way from pre-shipping until they arrive at their destination. All Amerijet transit points have freezers and coolers with 24-hour surveillance to further maintain product purity.

• Do you offer shipment tracking? When shipping perishable goods, you want to know the exact status of your shipment at all times. Amerijet offers easy online tracking of your goods, giving you peace of mind knowing they’re safe and secure.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Choosing an Ocean Freight Company

Choosing an ocean freight company can be a difficult task. At first glance, they might all seem the same, but when you look closer, you notice that each company offers different types of ocean freight shipping services at different rates.

That’s why you need to take the time to do some research to make sure you choose the right ocean shipping services for your needs. Here are a few things to consider.

• Experience—When shipping goods internationally by sea, there are numerous regulations that need to be met. You want to make sure the ocean freight company you choose is experienced in meeting all of these regulations, and you also want to ensure they have a long track record of satisfying their clients. I.T.N. Consolidators (a sister company of Amerijet) has been supporting its customers across the world with reliable ocean shipping services since 1990.

• Flexibility—One-size-fits-all shipping companies fail to provide you with the flexibility you need to ship your unusual, oversized, or other specials goods that require extra attention. I.T.N. Consolidators boasts the resources of a large ocean freight company while maintaining the personalized service that allows them to create customized shipping solutions for all of your special requirements.

• Connections—When your goods reach their international destination, they need to clear customs. This experience can be a hassle if your transportation company doesn’t have the right connections. Amerijet and I.T.N. Consolidators have relationships with customs brokers throughout the world. What does this mean for you? It means the customs-clearing process is streamlined, saving you time and money.

• Accountability—As soon as your cargo is placed in I.T.N. Consolidators’ system, you can track its progress any time online. This lets you know exactly where your precious goods are at all times.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Air Freight Services

Amerijet offers air freight services designed to accommodate a wide range of needs. These services are designed not only to ensure your freight reaches its destination by your freight deadline, but also, Amerijet’s air freight services include cost-saving benefits that ensure you get the best bang for your buck.

Benefits of Amerijet Air Freight Services

• Custom Solutions—While you might be tempted to go with one of the large air shipping companies, you’ll find their one-size-fits-all “solutions” often don’t fit your need at all. That’s why Amerijet is dedicated to truly providing customized solutions for their customers. Whether this means flying to remote destinations not offered by the larger shipping companies or it means transporting extra sensitive cargo that requires personal attention, Amerijet will create a shipping solution to meet your needs.

• Guaranteed Shipping Deadlines—The breakneck pace of the business world leaves no room for delays or shipping errors. Whenever you use Amerijet’s air freight services, you can rest easy knowing your cargo will reach its destination on time…guaranteed. For 30 years, Amerijet has been helping business owners, like you, ship their most precious cargo quickly and cost-efficiently.

• Global Reach for Your Business—Air shipping allows your business to expand its reach across the globe. With Amerijet’s air freight services, you can easily offer your products to customers throughout the world. And because Amerijet offers customized shipping solutions, such as flying to remote destinations, you truly can turn your company into a global leader in your field.

Friday, August 14, 2009

Tips for Choosing Air Freight Services

When choosing air freight services, you have many things to consider. Cost, reliability, time of delivery, and adherence to international shipping regulations are all very important factors to weigh when comparing shipping services.

• Destinations—While your first instinct might be to go with one of the big shipping companies, this comes with a host of drawbacks. Most importantly, the larger air shipping companies typically offer just one-size-fits-all shipping solutions. They only fly to specific destinations, and they can only handle certain types of goods. Amerijet, on the other hand, provides customized solutions for all of their customers. From flying to remote locations to handling unusual items that require extra personal attention, Amerijet is devoted to being your one-stop air freight services.

• Experience—When shipping internationally, there are numerous regulations that must be met and documentation that must be completed. That’s why it’s important to choose air freight services from an experienced company that is well-versed in all of these rules and regulations. Amerijet has been providing shipping solutions to customers around the world since 1979. Over the course of these 30 years, Amerijet has built strategic relationships with customs brokers and learned effective shipping methods that save you time and money.

• Cost—While you should never choose air freight services on price alone, you do want to make sure you aren’t throwing money away. Amerijet provides cost-effective air shipping that saves you money and guarantees your products arrive at their destination quickly and safely.

Friday, August 7, 2009

Shipping Hazardous Materials FAQ

When you’re shipping hazardous materials, you probably have a number of questions for your shipping provider. After all, there are so many regulations governing the process that it can all be confusing.

Amerijet has been handling the safe transport of hazardous materials since 1979. The shipping experts at Amerijet are happy to guide you through this process, ensuring safe and affordable hazardous materials shipping. Below, you’ll find some of the most frequently asked questions regarding this subject.

• Which methods are used for shipping hazardous materials? Hazardous materials can be shipped by any number of ways. These include by truck (U.S. only), by air, and by ocean. The best method for shipping your hazardous materials depends on how quickly you need them shipped, the shipping destination, type of goods being shipped, and your budget.

• Is special documentation required for shipping hazardous materials? Yes. Hazardous materials being shipped must be labeled properly, and all documentation must be completed. Amerijet has been shipping hazardous materials for 30 years. What does this mean for you? It means our team of experts knows the ins and outs of the process, simplifying the process for everyone involved.

• Do you have experience with hazardous materials? Amerijet has been serving customers throughout the world since 1979. Whether you need air cargo shipping or ocean freight shipping (through our sister company I.T.N. Consolidators), we can help you safely and legally transport your hazardous materials to destinations across the globe.

Do you have any other questions about hazardous materials shipping? Contact an Amerijet representative today.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Ocean Freight

For shipping items internationally, ocean freight shipping is usually one of the most cost-efficient methods available. I.T.N. Consolidators, Amerijet’s sister company, is an industry leader in ocean freight shipping solutions. It doesn’t matter if you’re shipping unusual goods that demand special attention or you’re just shipping a normal container load, I.T.N. Consolidators can provide you with reliable ocean shipping services to meet your every need.

Benefits of Ocean Freight Shipping Services

Choosing to ship your goods by sea can afford you several benefits. Here are just a few of them.

• Ship larger cargo—Ocean freight shipping is often used for those items that are simply too big to be transported by air. This helps you get your oversized shipments to your warehouses and customers across the globe without any hassle.

• Cheaper than air freight—Another advantage of shipping your goods by sea is the affordability. While ocean freight shipping might take a bit longer than shipping by air, the savings often make up for the difference. So, for your goods that don’t require instant overnight shipping, consider saving money by using a reputable ocean cargo carrier, like I.T.N. Consolidators, that provides customized solutions to suit your needs.

• Connections with custom brokers—When shipping items internationally, your goods have to pass through customs as soon as they arrive in the country of destination. This can be a tedious process with numerous regulations that must be met. Amerijet and its sister company I.T.N. Consolidators have long-standing relationships with customs brokers to make this process as simple as possible.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Is Ocean Freight or Air Freight Right For Your Needs?

A wide variety of shipping options are available for domestic and international transport of your goods. Choosing the right shipping option for your needs will save you money and expand your company’s reach across the globe. Amerijet offers both air freight shipping and ocean freight (through its sister company I.T.N. Consolidators) to help you get your goods to your customers across the globe.

So, how can you decide which shipping method is right for you: air freight or ocean freight?
Here are some things to consider.

• Size of goods—Ocean freight shipping can typically accommodate larger sized items than air shipping. For oversized or unusual goods, Amerijet’s sister company I.T.N. Consolidators provides reliable, affordable sea shipping that travels across established trade routes. Customers can even track their ocean freight online so you’ll know, day or night, where your goods are.

• Shipping deadline—The major advantage of air freight shipping is the short amount of time it takes. Whenever you absolutely need to get your shipment to a far off destination in just days or even hours, Amerijet’s air shipping services are available to accommodate your emergency. Air freight shipping is also preferable when no easy ocean routes are available. Amerijet can ship to remote destinations across the globe.

• Cost—If time isn’t a factor, ocean freight shipping is often more affordable than shipping by air. Let an Amerijet shipping expert help you compare the costs of ocean freight and air freight shipping so you can choose the method that best suits your budget.