Showing posts with label Shipping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shipping. Show all posts

March 31, 2011

Maybe the default method should be Air Cargo

In a matter of just a couple weeks, we have had 4 Air Cargo deliveries.  (and ironically 1 year from when we first started it)
In some cases its cheaper, other times its just faster....and then sometimes cheaper and faster.

How does it work?
  • Your unit gets primary processing
  • We take it to the airport (FLL)
  • We put it on a flight and give you tracking info
  • You pick it up at the Airport's cargo facility area
Basic guidelines
  • Must be under 150lbs
  • Typically ~$1.50 per pound   (rate is based on actual cargo rate)
  • Sometimes a delivery charge is applied for us to go the airport (during rush hour)
  • Must be prepaid orders
  • Anywhere Delta, Southwest, American Airlines, and now Alaska Air fly



March 29, 2011

Ice Road Truckers... shipping to Alaska

We have shipped around the world including Poland, France, Korea, South Africa, and Brasil, but shipping 3541 miles to Alaska presented some challenges.

Theoretically, UPS, FedEx and USPS can offer ground shipment but do so at an incredible price.  A 1000va desktop and XL pack (#125) costs over $500 going UPS and takes 20 days.  Dont ask how much more the postal service was.

But again saving time and money... we shipped it via Alaska Airlines to Juneau airport for about $175