If the answer is “YES” you might be experiencing some strange physical symptoms: a sinking feeling in the stomach, perhaps, or some shaky nerves.  But you need fear no longer: international shipping in Boston is not as scary as you may think!

Here at Boston Pack and Ship, we can walk you through all of the options you have with international shipping.  We also work with people who are embarking on one of the adventures of a lifetime: moving to a foreign country.  Moving long distances is always difficult; when you factor in crossing international borders — not to mention the Atlantic or Pacific ocean! — it truly becomes a job where professional assistance is a requirement.

Saving Time, Saving Money, Doing the Job Right

Shipping can be done by ocean or by air.  Generally, the longer the passage, the lower the cost.  It’s important to take your deadlines into account: while it might be fine for your cousin in Belgium to wait three weeks to get Grandma’s antique clock, when you arrive at your new home in Paris, you want to make sure your clothing, furniture, and other possessions are there waiting for you!  We offer door to door delivery and door to port delivery: each option is right for a specific set of circumstances. We’ll help you figure out what’s right for you.

What matters most in International Shipping? Experience!

Don’t be fooled by cookie-cutter chains that claim they can ship anything anywhere. Small moves, long distance moves, and international shipping all require a specific set of skills and expertise.  You wouldn’t want to trust your household to someone who’s never dealt with a customs declaration before — or who doesn’t know, exactly, the best way to make sure your shipment arrives quickly, safely, and in good condition!

Each country has its own set of export crating rules and specifications — and no two sets are alike. What’s acceptable when transporting freight to one country might be totally inadequate for another. Failing to comply with export crating rules and specifications can have catastrophic results: shipments can be refused, held up at import stations, or even confiscated. Just to make matters worse, there is no one simple place where one can discover what all the export crating rules and specifications are in order to comply with them.

What are your export crating options?

As a business owner, you can spend valuable time and energy devoted to the challenging study of export crating rules and specifications. Given an adequate amount of time devoted to study, you’ll learn what crating materials are acceptable, what dimensions are allowed, what binding and labeling requirements exist and more. That’ll put you in good shape — at least until the rules change again.

Meanwhile, your business will suffer from a lack of attention and energy. After all, you’re busy studying export crating rules and specifications.

Or, conversely, you can let the experts handle it. Working with a international shipping specialist allows you to benefit from the experience and insight of professionals who navigate the labyrinthine maze of export crating rules and specifications on a daily basis. It’s their business to know the rules — and more importantly, know when the rules change. They’ll advise you accordingly, so your shipments are always in compliance.

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