Methods of Transportation
Ocean Transportation
- Lower cost method than air transportation.
- Longer transit times than air.
- Costs are based on net weight & volume.
Air Transportation
- Higher cost than ocean transportation.
- Shorter transit times than ocean.
- Costs are based on gross weight & volume.
Roll-On/Roll-Off (RORO) Service
For vehicles that can be driven on/off a specially designed cargo ship.
- Generally lower cost than standard containerized method.
- Costs are generally flat charges per vehicle.
- Not available to all destinations.
Move Management
A service that is provided by select companies that specialize in household
goods relocation.
- A Full-time move manager is assigned to each customer
to proactively manage each phase of the move, advise the relocating
family and provide status as necessary .
- Computer tracking systems are used to oversee every detail.
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