Thoughts about containerized shipping

Consumers Relocation offers containerized shipping as an alternative to full service moves. Containerized shipping offers the choice of loading the container yourself after it has been delivered to your home or loaded by professional movers after delivery to the origin home.

Each container for the method we use holds approximately 1800 to 2000 pounds per container assuming loading by a professional mover. If self loaded, the amount may be less. If this alternative is chosen you need to be careful to insure you are calculating enough containers for the job. Some companies use larger containers that may hold up to 3 to 4 rooms per container.

Charges for the container usually include the delivery of the container to your origin home, the shipping of the container to your new home, and some number of days of storage at no charge either at your home or perhaps at a location of the containerized shipping company. This last feature may be beneficial if you plan to store your goods.

Each container typically carries a fixed amount of insurance to cover the contents by container; example $10,000 to $15,000 per Vault/container. It is important to understand the parameters of this coverage- and full knowledge of that insurance is needed to insure the customer understands if this is replacement value, or declared value coverage and if there is a deductible.

Probably the biggest advantage of this type of service, is the more exact pickup and delivery dates that can be achieved. In transit times across country are less, and more exacting. For instance one company we use will deliver a vault/container in 5 business days for a 601 to 1200 mile shipment. Often times these transit times are guaranteed.

In the many comparisons we have done, the cost of containerized shipping is comparable to full service professional services. A misconception is that this method is a very inexpensive way to move. It is not generally. Savings can be had if you load the container yourself, but with comparable services, the costs will be comparable as well.

For more information contact us at 800-839-6683 or through our website at www.consumersmoving.com