High Technology Shipping
Transporting high tech equipment safely and cost effectively to and from manufacturing facilities, through global distribution channels, to end user sites overseas, or simply relocating high value electronics from one country to another, requires an experienced logistics partner and efficient supply chain management. In addition to air freight and ocean freight services, we offer a full range of value added services which are critical to executing a successful electronics transportation project or managing a high tech equipment supply chain. From risk management to ensure security against theft and obtaining adequate insurance coverage, through proper packaging to prevent damage, careful selection of air ride truckers, air and ocean carriers, and white glove movers for handling at site, to ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, export restrictions and country specific customs rules, we offer the full range of end to end supply chain logistics services.
Whether you need to move servers, data storage devices, mainframe computers, office computers and equipment, telecommunication equipment, aerospace components, medical devices, etc, or relocate an entire manufacturing plant’s robotic machinery and electronics, we will customize a complete logistics package for the task.
Our global network of packing and crating specialists utilizes specialized materials suited for electronics transportation such as Ethafoam, EPS (expanded polystyrene), Marvelseal lining, slat crates, anti vibration skids, shock absorption mechanisms, humidity control materials including desiccants, polyethylene wrap and VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor), thermal insulation, heat treated wood meeting ISPM-15 standards, floating crates, cushion crates with polyethylene or polyurethane foam beds, webbing, strapping and bolted lids for reusable crates. We also offer tilt indicators, impact indicators and temperature monitoring devices.
Removal and positioning of sensitive high value equipment for installation is a critical element in the supply chain. We arrange for professional rigging for removal from existing sites and for placement and installation at delivery sites.
Value added services:
- Inbound logistics for manufacturers
- Supplier consolidation by region for multiple small shipments
- Outbound logistics for global distribution
- VMI (vendor managed inventory)
- Packing and custom crating
- Rigging
- On site surveys
- Dedicated air ride trucks for enhanced security, safety and direct delivery
- Climate controlled and high security warehousing
- International trade compliance consultation
- Customs brokerage
- White glove delivery
- Risk management and insurance
- Door to door services
- Reverse logistics