Low Cost Shipping on Conatiners From India to the US

Need to ship a container from India to the US? Service Shipping Inc. is one of the largest freight forwarders handling thousands of containers imported from India into the US each year. Due to the large volume of containers Service Shipping handles, they are able to offer below market shipping rates that no other company can beat.

Whether it’s a 20 or 40 foot container, Service Shipping has an Indian Break Bulk Division that handles all containers coming from India being shipped to the United States. Delivery door to door at any port within the US can also include a customs clearance and trucking arrangements. Working with one company throughout the entire import process makes it easier and more cost effective for the importer.

Companies that import containers each month from India will benefit from below market shipping rates that Service Shipping has to offer. Additional customs brokerage services can be provided at the request of the importer that include:

• Customs Clearances – All Ports Within the U.S.
• Door to Door Delivery
• Port to Door Delivery
• Port to Port Delivery
• 20ft Containers
• 40ft Containers

Our Indian Break Bulk Division specializes in the shipment of all types of goods shipped internationally from India to the U.S making sure freight meets government standards for a fast and easy delivery. Streamline the process of importing freight by using an experienced Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder that specializes in international cargo involving India.

To help increase economic growth, the Indian government has invested money in growing its transportation infrastructure. This has helped reduce transportation costs of cargo being exported from India which leads to larger profit margins for distributors and retailers worldwide who are receiving the goods. The goal of this project is to make transportation easier, more cost effective and faster by opening up new roads and railways. The long term investment made by the Indian government will increase shipping productivity and the amount of exports coming from India.

Considering India’s rail system is the fourth most used rail system in the world transporting 350 million tons of freight per year, it is continuing to grow and become more efficient. The Konkan Railway Corporation built the roll on roll off service that commingles roads and railways to work together between Verna in Goa and Kolad in Maharashtra

For below market sea freight rates on containers coming and going to India please visit http://www.serviceshipping.com/indiatous.html

How to Import Heavy Machinery

Need to import heavy machinery? Any piece of heavy equipment will most likely need to be shipped with special requirements. Depending on the size of the machine it may need to be partially disassembled or shipped internationally using a larger container. Shipping oversized freight can become complicated if not done correctly.

Documents Required for Importing Heavy Machinery

1. Bill of Lading
2. Commercial Invoice (supplied by shipper)
3. Packing List

What type of duty or other taxes will I have to pay when I import heavy machinery? The amount of duty that will be owed to the government when you import heavy machinery will vary from case to case. The type of engine that the machine has, what the machinery is used for and how much it weighs are all factors that go in to how much duty will be assessed. Duty is required to be paid before a customs clearance is issued to the importer.

It is vital to have a customs broker classify and clear heavy machinery equipment through customs to ensure the easiest experience possible. A customs broker acts as an attorney on behalf of the importer and will file a customs clearance on your behalf. They are also experts on classifying heavy machinery or expensive equipment which ensures importers will pay the least amount of duty legally allowed. This could potentially save the importer thousands of dollars.

The role of a customs broker is important when importing heavy machinery especially if it is a sensitive shipment with special needs. Often times the equipment must be shipped in pieces or in larger containers. Shipping oversized freight requires vast attention to detail and close oversight of the shipment from start to finish. Door to door delivery of heavy machinery consists of getting several transportation companies working together to get your freight to its final destination. Since your heavy machinery freight cargo is a special needs shipment, it is important to work with a company that has experience shipping heavy machinery.

Most customs brokers also act as freight forwarders. This is an advantage for the importer because if a customs broker handles the shipment from origin to destination, they act as the middle man who will communicate with each transportation company from start to finish. It is much easier for the importer to track their shipment by making a phone call to one person, rather than several trying to figure out where their freight is. Using a customs broker when importing heavy machinery is highly recommended.

For more information on shipping heavy machinery overseas please visit www.ServiceShipping.com