How to Ship a Cargo Trailer From Seattle to Hawaii
In geographical terms, the state of Hawaii is one of the most remote parts of the United States. Fortunately, commercial maritime shipping from the west coast of the mainland United States to the Hawaiian islands is frequent, with carriers departing on a weekly basis. If you are are in need of shipping a cargo trailer from Seattle, Wash. to Hawaii, finding a transportation company and carrying out the process is straight forward and can be executed with the help of a freight forwarder. On www.showroomtransport.com you can find the answers to frequently asked questions regarding the car shipping procedure.
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Measure trailer and record all measurements. Prepare trailer for shipping by cleaning the exterior and interior and removing any items that could be considered hazardous (such as flammable liquids and gas). Photograph the current condition of your trailer and save photos in case of a future insurance claim.
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Find a local freight forwarder. A freight forwarder is a third-party logistics company that specializes in moving freight by outsourcing shipments to different carriers. Freight forwarders do not have their own vessels, but receive cheaper rates than a customer going directly to an ocean carrier. Look into several different companies and request ocean rate quotes. Go to www.hawaii.gov to find a listing of companies that are authorized to ship cargo to Hawaii.
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Compare ocean rate quotes from various freight forwarders and choose the company that offers the most reliable service at a reasonable price. Proceed with booking the shipment from Seattle to Hawaii. Provide the shipping documents requested by the freight forwarder such as personal identification; proof of ownership of the cargo trailer; name and address of shipper and consignee and a commercial invoice (or shipping memo) that classifies the cargo trailer and declares the value.
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Choose the level of service provided by the freight forwarder. The easiest way to ship a cargo trailer is to use door-to-door service. The freight forwarder will pick up the trailer from your business and will deliver by ground to the designated location in Hawaii. Pay for shipment using credit card, check, or money order.
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Tender cargo trailer to the shipping company along with documentation. A voyage from the Port of Seattle (Tacoma) to the Hawaiian islands takes two weeks. Once shipment arrives, you will be notified by freight forwarder. You can also track the vessel using an online free service.
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Tips & Warnings
Be sure to include insurance on your cargo trailer prior to the voyage to Hawaii. Insurance is offered by the shipping company.
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