Whether it be for a residential move or relocating a commercial office, shipping furniture can pose significant challenges. Furniture such as chairs, sofas, or other irregular-shaped pieces do go into a moving truck efficiently in a moving truck. Shipping these items as freight in the Houston, Texas area may be a more efficient and practical way of transporting goods – especially if it is a long distance move.
Furniture shipped as freight is typically palletized for convenient loading and unloading and then transported via freight carrier. This includes two types of service: full truckload (FTL) service and less than truckload (LTL). In most cases, a single residence or commercial office will fall into the LTL category. This means that it will be transported along with other items from different customers all on the same truck. This is a cost-effective way to transport large items.
LTL freight costs are determined by class, weight, and pick-up and drop-off destinations. If you are considering moving furniture by freight, a professional shipping company can assist you in properly packing your goods and preparing them to be shipped in this manner. This includes arranging or disassembling (if necessary) furniture in a secure, custom crate, and securing it on a wooden pallet using metal bands. LTL cargo may need to be moved on and off of vehicles several times while in transit, so it is essential that the crate is well-constructed and its contents secure.
If you are interesting in shipping items via freight, you can contact us for information. You always want to find a company that provides packing, crating, and shipping services. They will provide you with an easy, safe, and affordable solution to transport your goods. We can assist in finding the packaging materials you need to make sure your freight arrives safely at their destination. Contact us to learn more about our crating and palletizing services.
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