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-Freight Shipping & Receiving Whether it's moving furniture, office equipment or household goods, sometimes it's easier to use a pallet to ship your items via freight. Freight shipping is often the preferred method to ship small amounts of artwork, household goods and office equipment.  Medical equipment is often shipped via freight as well.

When researching a freight shipping company, look for a company that specializes in freight preparation.  There are alternatives even within freight shipping. Some items may just need to be strapped to a pallet.  Other items may need to be wrapped or packed before they go on the pallet.  Ask if the company you choose uses metal strapping.  Do they wrap the pallet in opaque material or cardboard so that no one can see the items that have been placed on the pallet?

 Not only is freight a typically less costly way to ship, but it's convenient as well. If you  need to ship a pallet in Houston or anywhere else in the world, here are a few things you need to know.

• Freight Companies.  You can choose any freight company or common carrier you want if you have a preference. Ask for rates before you ship. You will need to know your freight class before you book your shipment.

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•  Shipping Time. There are also a variety of shipping times you can choose from so that your items can get to their location as fast as you need them to be. Be sure to book ahead of time so that you can save on your freight charges.

• Distance. Look for a company that has experience shipping internationally if your freight load needs to leave the United States

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• Pallets. Pallets are portable, rigid platforms that make it easy for shipping but they also allow you to consolidate your items. If your shipment will eventually leave the United States, ask for a pallet to be used that has heat treated wood.  Different wood is used for domestic and international shipments.

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•  If you need a company to receive freight for you, check to see when the freight will be delivered to the receiving warehouse. A money saver is to have products delivered to the warehouse.

• The product can then be sorted and delivered to the retail customer as soon as possible. This saves on inventory holding costs. 

  So if you're looking to ship a pallet in Houston or if you are looking to have a pallet received in Houston, you have many options.

  To learn more simply contact us, pack n send, and we can help you get started.

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