How to Send Cheap International Cargo
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Packing peanuts will help protect cargo.packing peanuts reflection image by Jim Mills from Fotolia.com
Package your cargo securely. If it will be shipped in a box, fill empty spaces with packing material such as bubble wrap or loose polystyrene foam filler ("packing peanuts"). Seal the open edges of your box with heavy-duty packing tape. - 2). Weigh your cargo so you can provide information to shipping companies over the phone or online to get the best deal possible. If your cargo packages are small enough to lift, weigh yourself on a bathroom scale and then weigh yourself while holding a package. The difference between the two weights is the weight of your package. If your cargo is too large, have a shipping service weigh it for you.
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Use a measuring tape to find the dimensions of your cargo.measuring tape image by Horticulture from Fotolia.com
Measure the length, width and height of your package with a measuring tape. Some services and prices are offered only for packages under certain dimensions. - 4). Research shipping services to find the best and cheapest option. For large freight and shipments of bulk quantities, shipping by sea is generally much cheaper, though it is also slower. Other options include commercial passenger airlines, which sometimes offer cargo shipping at reduced rates.
- 5). Fill out the necessary customs paperwork. Customs regulations vary from nation to nation, so make sure you are aware of the requirements in place at your cargo's destination. Having your package refused by customs officials upon arrival is a quick way to waste money on shipping costs.
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