How is freight shipping priced?
Quotes typically depend on the shipment's weight, dimensions, origin, destination, freight class, service speed, and special requirements such as refrigeration, hazardous handling, or customs clearance.
What information should I provide when requesting a freight quote?
Provide pickup and delivery locations, pallet or package dimensions, total weight, number of pieces, commodity, desired pickup date, and whether the load needs refrigeration, a hopper trailer, customs handling, or special loading equipment.
Should I use truck, air, or ocean freight?
Truck service suits domestic short- or long-haul loads, while air freight is used for faster international delivery and ocean freight for scheduled international shipments, including full-container movements.
How are refrigerated or temperature-sensitive shipments handled?
Ask specifically for refrigerated transportation and confirm the required temperature range, loading window, monitoring expectations, and delivery conditions before booking.
What documentation is needed for international or regulated cargo?
International shipments may require customs documents, commercial invoices, packing details, and commodity-specific paperwork; dangerous goods, perishables, pharmaceuticals, machinery, and military equipment may require specialized customs clearance.