deutsch

Archive for April, 2012

Apr 27

Though you might not want to think about it, it is possible that your items might become damaged en route from Palm Beach. While 4 Seas International Shipping, Inc. will do all they can to prevent this, sometimes things happen and you need to deal with the consequences.

After You See Damaged Goods

Once your shipment arrives in its final destination, the best thing to do is to check all of the items in the shipment. This might take some time and some coordination to have someone at the port when the items arrive. If you notice any items are damaged, then you can take a picture of them to keep for your files.

With this proof, you can talk to your insurance company about how they want you to file a claim for reimbursement. While 4 Seas International Shipping, Inc. can offer some insurance, it’s best to have your own policy as well, so that you can get reimbursed for these types of damage.

Contact 4 Seas International Shipping, Inc. today to learn more about shipping internationally. Your items will be safe and sound, but when they’re not, you need to talk to your insurance company.

Apr 24

When you’re shipping your items overseas, you need to remember that customs is going to get involved in Palm Beach. But if you haven’t shipped things overseas before, this is a new experience that can become confusing. With the help of 4 Seas International Shipping, Inc., you can make sure your shipment leaves the port legally.

What You Need to Do

Here’s what you need to know about customs:

On an import at a reasonable time prior to entering of the goods for U.S. Customs, the Customer shall furnish to the Company invoices in proper form and other documents necessary or useful in the preparation of the U.S. Customs entry, and, also, such further information as may be sufficient to establish, inter alia, the dutiable value, the classification, the country of origin, the genuineness of the merchandise and any mark or symbol associated with it, the Customer’s right to import and/or distribute the merchandise, and the merchandise’s admissibility, pursuant to U.S. law or regulation. If the Customer fails in a timely manner to furnish such information or documents, in whole or in part, as may be required to complete U.S. Customs entry or comply with U.S. laws or regulations, or if the information or documents furnished are inaccurate or incomplete, the Company shall be obligated only to use its best judgment in connection with the shipment and in no instance shall be charged with knowledge by the Customer of the true circumstances to which such inaccurate, incomplete, or omitted information or document pertains.

Contact 4 Seas International Shipping, Inc. to learn more about how your shipment can start on its journey. Legal issues don’t stop your shipment when you know what to expect before you start packing.

Apr 19

One of the things you may have noticed when looking at shipping internationally from Palm Beach is that you’re the one who is responsible for your items. While the shipper will work with you to make sure your items are as secure as possible, even 4 Seas International Shipping, Inc. doesn’t accept responsibility for loss or damage if you don’t accept insurance. Why not?

Why Insurance is the Best Protection

After your items are packed up to be shipped internationally and they’re ready to move to their new home, you need to realize that many things can happen. The ocean is not a predictable place, and even the best packing can still show damage upon the arrival of your items.

Insurance allows you to be covered in the event of any damage or loss, even when you least expect it.

Talk to 4 Seas International Shipping, Inc. today to learn more about your insurance options. When insurance covers your international shipment, your shipment always arrives safely.

Apr 16

When you’re shipping items from Palm Beach, you might not realize how much stress those packages can be under. Even though you understand that packages might move around on a ship, there are other ways that you can keep your items safe. 4 Seas International Shipping, Inc. will help you keep stress away from your packages – and away from you.

Helping Packages Stay Safer

While there is no way to keep packages completely still during a flight or boat ride, there are ways to make the loading and unloading parts of the process more gentle. In fact, you need to remember that those parts of the shipment are actually the most dangerous in terms of causing damage.

To help keep your packages safe, you will want to shrink wrap the items and have them palletized at the warehouse at 4 Seas International Shipping, Inc. Upon request, these steps can be taken to keep your packages from moving about.

Contact 4 Seas International Shipping, Inc. today to learn more. Your packages can be wrapped up and shielded from the stresses of international shipping.

Apr 13

4 Seas International Shipping, Inc. has seen a number of different shipments. But when you’re looking at everything you want to ship, it can seem as though you need more help than anyone can give. Palm Beach shippers need to know that larger international shipments require different planning strategies.

When Your Shipment is Bigger Than Before…

If you have a larger shipment, here are some ways to ensure the safety and fast transport of these items:

  • Have an inventory of your items
  • Make sure you have the items insured
  • Plan out what needs to ship on a timeline
  • Have a storage facility ready in the final destination

When you’re looking at the size of your shipment, you need to consider the idea that you have to not only keep track of what you’re shipping, but you also need to make sure that you’re shipping things on the proper timeline. You may not be able to ship everything at once, after all.

Contact the professionals at 4 Seas International Shipping, Inc. to find out more how to manage a large shipment. Larger shipments are easy to transport overseas, when you have the right resources.

Apr 10

Sometimes, moving isn’t about making a new home permanent. You might also have to move for a short period of time from Palm Beach, making your international move a little trickier. With this shorter timeline, there are a few things you need to do differently so you can make things easier for your return trip. And 4 Seas International Shipping, Inc. can help.

How to Partially Pack Up Your Life

Before you begin to pack up your home for a move, you will need to think about how long you will be gone. Often, you might not be in a new place during certain seasons, so you may not have to have the winter items you own, for example. On the other hand, you might not need larger items, like furniture, if you’re not going to be around the new home for a longer period of time.

Consider what you will use most often and bring only those items. Any other items can be left in a storage space or shed, allowing you to pack light – and still have what you need.

Talk to 4 Seas International Shipping, Inc. today to learn more. You might be moving for a short time, but you still need to move with a plan in mind.

Apr 05

With the news today, you might think that every shipment from Palm Beach is in some sort of jeopardy, but is this really the case? 4 Seas International Shipping, Inc. can help to settle your fears and show you that the reality of shipping overseas is much safer than you realize.

The Truth about the Seas

The stories about pirates and other dangers overseas can make you feel like your shipment is going to be compromised. But you don’t have to worry with 4 Seas International Shipping, Inc. Not only do you not have to be a part of the shipping process, but also the contents of your shipment will be protected during its journey.

When you think about the items you are shipping, you need to remember that your items will be packed in with other items, and this makes them more difficult to discover by others.

If you have questions about security, contact 4 Seas International Shipping, Inc. Your shipment from Palm Beach will be safe from harm, even if you’re not there to watch the items.

Apr 02

Whether you want to drive overseas or not, you need to make sure your car is shipped correctly. With 4 Seas International Shipping, Inc., you can be certain your car is safe, even when it’s in a shipment crate on the open seas.

How to Keep Your Car Steady

One of the things when you will find when you ship your car from Palm Beach with 4 Seas International Shipping, Inc. is that you’re limited to shipping two cars at a time. This will keep a car from being damaged during transport, while also allowing you the chance to limit the items you bring with you on your trip.

Another way to keep your car safe when shipping overseas is to strap your car down with the recommended straps in the container.

But if you don’t know how to manage a car in the shipment box, then you need to talk to the professionals.

Contact 4 Seas International Shipping, Inc. to find out more about shipping your car overseas today. You can ship your car safely, and with professional help, you don’t have to know how.