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Heavy equipment has been rightly said to be the back bone or the major support system, on which the smooth operation of the construction industry depends upon. And it is thus very obvious that the use of all the right kind of construction equipment for the job is something that holds a paramount importance. And it is, therefore, not at all surprising that construction equipment manufacturers have to cater to overseas requirement quite frequently. And thus, the proper shipping of heavy equipment overseas is something that becomes an important factor in the industry.

Shipping Heavy Equipment Overseas                                                       

It is a very obvious fact that companies all around the globe will have varying requirements as far as heavy equipment is concerned. It may also so happen that construction companies need to import heavy equipment in order to fulfil their purpose and thus, overseas heavy equipment shipping has become quite a commonplace affair. Overseas heavy equipment shipping can be quite challenging a feat in the light that companies have to toe both export and import regulations. Further, the shipping of heavy equipment overseas can be quite an expensive deal, the cost of which has to be adjusted with the expenses of the equipment itself.

Shipping Heavy Equipment Overseas – How Will You Go About It?

Shipping heavy equipment overseas is no mean feat. And it goes without saying that quite a lot depends on how well the entire affair is carried out. There are certain pointers that you could keep in mind to make the whole shipping thing an experience that is a bit easier. So, what are the things that you can do?

• Licensing- that is the first and foremost criteria that you have to meet with in the exporting of heavy equipment overseas. Categorise your equipment in a manner so as to meet all licensing wants in the best manner possible. A classification request has to be presented to the Bureau of Industry and Security, who will then decide upon the issue further with respect to the Export Administration Regulations or EAR. Also ensure that your equipment meets all the legal requirements set by the government.
• It would also do well to employ the services of a shipping company so that the heavy equipment meant for overseas shipping is consolidated in a single container. This is quite beneficial as not only does it call for easy tracking options but also cuts cost by a considerable amount. In this case, it would be best to go for a shipping company that has enough experience in the export of heavy equipment. It is also to be noted that the rate of shipping will depend on the dimensions of your construction equipment.
• It is also a wise move to find out the import regulations of the country you are shipping your heavy equipment to. This is because not all countries allow the import of all kinds of equipment, though the permission to export the same is granted by the U.S government.
• And last but not the least. Arrange for the construction equipment to be imported to the “import pick up spot”. You could either do this yourself or could arrange for a truck that would do it.