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Shipping Vehicles

Which Factors Affect Shipping Costs?

Posted on 26th October 2013 – Shipping Vehicles

While shipping cargo by sea is more economical than other forms of transport, it is nevertheless susceptible to the same price pressures. There is, of course, inflation, but the cost of commodities can also have a direct impact, such as the rise and fall of the cost of crude oil.

Shipping Heavy Machinery: What You Need to Know

Posted on 19th October 2013 – Shipping Vehicles

Shipping containers, cars, motorhomes is one thing. But shipping heavy machinery such as bulldozers or cranes? That is always an interesting challenge, as their weight and odd shapes require different handling and procedures.

Size Does Matter!

Posted on 12th October 2013 – Shipping Vehicles

Size Does Matter! Longer than Auckland’s Sky Tower by 70m at 400m long, 20 storeys high when fully loaded, it is hard to really grasp how enormous Moller-Maersk’s newest ship, so called “supership” on account of its size, is.

Your Guide to Understanding Incoterms

Posted on 5th October 2013 – Shipping Vehicles

Incoterms are one of those things that most people will never hear about, yet still be able to lead a perfectly happy and fulfilling life! Of course, at McCullough, we can’t understand that as we live and breathe Incoterms, but if you are organising a shipment for the first time, whether for business or your own relocation, let us introduce you to what they are, as you will definitely need to understand them.

International Shipping and Car Safety

Posted on 29th September 2013 – Shipping Vehicles

Relocating is a major undertaking, especially if you are bringing your personal belongings and your car with you. If there is an ocean between you and your new home, this will involve maritime shipping and entrusting all your possessions to relative strangers.