Pack n Send Blog

So, why is freight receiving so much fun?   For retail customers, freight receiving companies get to see all of the new merchandise before it is stocked on store shelves. While the delivery times to stores may be early in the morning, this early delivery systems lets stores stock their shelves before their customers arrive.  Freight receiving companies are able to view the hottest trend for any coming holiday season.

Hint for ease in warehouse receiving:

If you are shipping merchandise to a receiving warehouse, it is best to notify the warehouse before hand. This way, the warehouse has the capability to have the freight unloaded immediately. It also alerts warehouse personnel as to the turnaround time for deliveries.  Items delivered the day after Christmas due to poor planning will not help your bottom line.

If boxes need to be side marked, it is a good idea to have the labels emailed or faxed to the receiving warehouse well in advance of the shipment being received. If the number of boxes on a pallet needs to be counted by the receiving warehouse, be sure to include these instructions when you contact the receiving warehouse.

Retail companies and interior designers have as well as individuals send their freight to receiving warehouses.  When furniture is freighted to a receiving warehouse, the warehouse personnel are able to unload the furniture and then complete white glove inside deliveries to the final recipients.

For interior designers, receiving warehouses can accumulate both furniture and accessories. These items can then be delivered at a time determined by the interior designer. While the interior designer is shopping and completing either a room for a client or an entire home, their purchase are just waiting to be delivered.

International customers are able to shop throughout the United States. They can have their purchases freighted to one central receiving warehouse. This warehouse can then ship all their purchases via ocean container shipping in either a twenty foot or forty foot container. Consolidated shipping overseas will save your customer money. There are times when furniture will be air freighted overseas, but this is usually a more expensive option than ocean shipping. Overseas shippers need to allow for customs clearance times.  There may also be weather delays, and unfortunately, sometimes there are port delays due to strikes.

 So what happens when freight is being sent from a warehouse?  There are many options for customers here too.  They can drop off their own freight, or they can ask the freight preparation company to pick up the freight on their behalf.  Some of the items that freight preparation includes are as follows:

 Pick up, packing, crating, palletizing, custom made boses and/or crates, customs documentation

When searching for a company that can help you with your freight shipping and furniture shipping, look for a company that is willing to ask different carriers for prices.  Roadway, SAIA, Southwestern Motor Transit, and Daylight may all offer different prices. It is worth the time and effort to shop around for prices. Remember to take out valuation coverage for loss or damage when shipping via freight.  When you receive freight, inspect the freight before you sign free and clear of any damage.  If you notice any damage after you unload your freight shipment, be sure to notify the freight shipping company and the freight packing company immediately. (Within 24 hours of receiving your freight shipment.)

 As an international freight shipping specialist in Houston, Texas, we recommend that look for a freight shipping and receiving company that will help you ship and receive freight in a quick and easy manner. If you have any questions about moving furniture via freight, you can contact us directly at 713 266 1450.