Planning – Organizing Your Moving
35 TO 40 DAYS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
• If you are moving your vehicle make sure you meet the requirements for import / export
• Deciding what to take and what not. Separate property not want to transport.
• Review airline reservations.
• Gather all your personal documents, birth certificates and marriage records, etc
• Get your International Driving Permit.
• Cancel subscriptions to clubs, magazines and newspapers.
• Notify your departure to schools.
• Release the contents of the garage, cellars, basements and attics.
• Take all that laundry will not change: carpets, curtains, bedspreads, blankets, coats, suits, wool and silk.
• Assign the necessary repairs: shoes, watches, electrical appliances, clothes, etc.
• Visit your doctor and do a physical exam the whole family: update vaccinations and get enough medicine for one year.
• Steps necessary licenses for the transfer of original art or request this service to QuickCargo Group.
• Place to sell their vehicles.
• Check that your passports and visas are valid.
• Find and obtain the required permits, residence, work, vehicles, firearms, pets.
• Find and get the necessary vaccinations your new destination.
20 TO 30 DAYS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
• Provide a contact number and local address for the period after the move, but before traveling abroad.
• Provide your contact number and address abroad.
• Ask for final accounts for gas, water, electricity, telephone and cable.
• Cancel your outstanding loans.
• Cancel leases.
• Eat your food and beverage stock.
• Give notice of your change of address: post office, credit card companies, banks, creditors, debtors, stock broker, lawyer, professional organizations, etc..
• Get the background and complete records of schools, medical and dental records, prescriptions, optical, x-rays, your pets veterinary certificates, etc..
• Prepare the valuation of property for insurance and fill out the insurance form QuickCargo Group.
• Bring artifacts for service as needed, washer and dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave oven.
• Confirm your removal date with QuickCargo Group.
• Move flammable or corrosive elements (see restricted items)
15 DAYS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
• Set the cutting of services: telephone, cable TV, etc..
• Remove your belongings from schools, gyms, clubs and offices.
• Return or retrieve borrowed items.
• Drain gasoline from lawn mower engine, and any other motor transport.
• Remove plants and perishable food.
• Clean garden tools, bicycles, etc..
• Provide care for their children and pets for moving day.07 DAYS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
• Give all shipping documents signed and complete a QUICKCARGO Group
• See if your bank can make a turn to your new bank.
• Purchase travelers checks.
• Acquire the necessary medicines for your family.
• Prepare transportation to the airport.
• Plan to clean your home once the move is complete.
• Close bank accounts.
01 OR 02 DAYS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
• To be present or at least reachable by cell phone
• Separate personal effects that you travel with keys, documents, passports, tickets, certificates, money, clothes, medicines, toiletries, maps, games, books, etc.
• Confirm your airline reservations.
• Disconnect and clean all appliances that you want to transport.
• Defrost and clean the refrigerator.
• Turn off lights and lamps
• Disassemble furniture.
• Agree with neighbors or the building manager to leave sufficient parking space for the vehicle from moving.
• The moving day relax and let QuickCargo Group do the work.
• Check all rooms, closets, drawers and walls to make sure nothing is left
• Close all faucets of electricity, gas and electricity.
Package Basic Tips
• Plan how you will pack. Pack items first that you do not use often, such as belongings stored in the basement, garage or attic.
• Start packing as soon as you have confirmation that you are moving – people often underestimate the time it takes to pack.
• Pack room by room will help you stay organized.
• Never pack flammable items or restricted.
• Use enough paper in the box about the top and bottom to form a good mattress.
• Put a list of contents and room name on the outside of the box.
• Clearly mark «fragile», where necessary, on the outside of the box.
• Use clean paper printing. The old newspapers can be used, but use them carefully because the ink can fade your objects. Get clean print paper in your nearest bookstore.
• Write «Open First» on cartons containing essential items such as kitchen utensils, toiletries, etc..
• Remove breakable and unbreakable objects.
• Pack all cartons tightly and limit the weight of each box to a maximum of about 25 kg.
• Use professional packing tape. Masking tape is not strong enough to support fully packed cartons. You can get duct tape in the nearest wastebasket.
• For best results, have your mover pack is responsible for table tops marble or glass, heavy wall ornaments and mirrors 40» x 60» or larger, pool tables and pianos, fragile items and bulky such as large trophies, statues, chandeliers, sconces and large.
PROFESSIONAL PACKAGING
Packaging is one of the most important aspects of your move. If household goods are well packed there is little chance of damage. Also the fact packing room by room can make the task easier when unpacking and storing the objects in your new home. It depends on your circumstances that you instruct QuickCargo Group to pack your belongings or do it yourself. Some people have no time to devote to these tasks can be a bit intimidating. In such cases Quick Logistic Group offers services safer packaging professionals. Packing yourself can mean considerable savings in the family budget. Even if you choose to do the packing yourself, you should consider doing that QuickCargo Group take care of packing the more delicate or fragile objects such as fonts, windows, lamps, etc.. This can benefit in two ways: enjoy the security of those more expensive items to be packed by a professional and also reduce costs by making the most of the work yourself.
Shipping Restricted Items
Before your possessions are packed and loaded, it is important that you know clearly what items can not be shipped because they represent a hazard or are perishable.
Below is a list of restricted common items you should be aware before packing and loading date.
CORROSIVE
• Withening
- Acids
- Drain cleaners
- Corrosive
- Batteries
- Photographic or acids
- Cleaners or chlorine
CHEMICALS
• Propane Tanks
- Dive Tanks
- Aerosol cans
- Fire or tanks
- Poisonous or Toxic Substances or
EXPLOSIVES
• Bullets
- Flash bulbs or
- Fireworks
- Ammunition
FLAMMABLE • Match - Signal Flares / Signal Flares
- Butane / Propane
- Petrol / lighter fluid
- Glues / adhesives
- Paint / varnish / oil Wood
LIQUID FUELS
- Lubricants
- Alcohol
- All Cleaning Products
- Compounds «Anti Freeze»
Port Directory
CITY COUNTRY
ABIDJAN Costa de Marfil
ABU DHABI Emiratos Arabes
ACAJUTLA El Salvador
ADELAIDE Australia
AL KUWAIT Kuwait
ALEJANDRIA Egipto
ALGECIRAS España
ALICANTE España
ALTAMIRA México
AMBERES Bélgica
AMSTERDAM Holanda
ANTOFAGASTA Chile
APAPA Nigeria
AQABA Jordania
ARATU Brasil
ARGEL Argelia
ARICA Chile
ASHDOD Israel
ASUNCION Paraguay
AUCKLAND Nueva Zelanda
BAHARAIN Arabia
BAHIA BLANCA Argentina
BAHIA CONCEPCION Chile
BALBOA Panamá
BALTIMORE EE.UU.
BANDAR ABBAS Irán
BANGKOK Thailandia
BARCELONA España
BARRANQUILLA Colombia
BASSE TERRE Saint Kitts
BEIRUT Líbano
BELEM Brasil
BELFAST Irlanda
BILBAO España
BIRMINGHAM Inglaterra
BOMBAY India
BORDEAUX Francia
BOSTON EE.UU.
BREMEN Alemania
BREMERHAVEN Alemania
BRIDGETOWN Barbados
BRISBANE Australia
BUENAVENTURA Colombia
BUENOS AIRES Argentina
BUSAN Corea
CABADELLO Brasil
CADIZ España
CALCUTA India
CAMPANA Argentina
CARTAGENA Colombia
CASABLANCA Marruecos
CHARLESTON EE.UU.
CHITTAGONG Bangladesh
CIUDAD DEL CABO Sudáfrica
COLOMBO Sri Lanka
CONSTANZA Rumania
COPENHAGUE Dinamarca
CORINTO Nicaragua
COTONOU Benín
CRISTOBAL Panamá
DAKAR Senegal
DAMMAN Arabia
DOHA Qatar
DOUALA Camerún
DUBAI Emiratos Arabes
DUBLIN Irlanda
DURBAN Sudáfrica
EAST LONDON Sudáfrica
EL CALLAO Perú
EL PIREO Grecia
ELIZABETH EE.UU.
ENSENADA Argentina
ESMERALDA Ecuador
FELIXSTOWE Inglaterra
FERNANDINA BEACH EE.UU.
FILADELFIA EE.UU.
FORT DE FRANCE Martinica
FORTALEZA Brasil
FOS Francia
FREMANTLE Australia
GDYNIA Polonia
GENOVA Italia
GEORGETOWN Guyana
GOTEMBURGO Suecia
GUANGZHOU China
GUAYAQUIL Ecuador
HAIFA Israel
HAMBURGO Alemania
HAMILTON Bermudas
HELSINKI Finlandia
HO CHI MINH Vietnam
HONG KONG Hong Kong
HOUSTON EE.UU.
ILHEUS Brasil
LO Perú
IMBITUBA Brasil
INCHON Corea
IQUIQUE Chile
ISKENDERUN Turquía
ITAJAI Brasil
IZMIR Turquía
JACKSONVILLE EE.UU.
JAKARTA Indonesia
JEDDAH Arabia
OHANNESBURG Sudáfrica
KAGOSHIMA Japón
KAOHSIUNG Taiwán
KARACHI Paquistán
KEELUNG Taiwán
KINGSTON Jamaica
KINGTOWN Saint Vincent
KOBE Japón
KOTKA Finlandia
LA GUAIRA Venezuela
LA PLATA Argentina
LA VALLETA Malta
LAGOS Nigeria
LARNACA Chipre
LAS PALMAS España
LATAKIA Siria
LE HAVRE Francia
LEEDS Inglaterra
LEIXOES Portugal
LIBREVILLE Gabón
LIMASSOL Chipre
LISBOA Portugal
LIVERPOOL Inglaterra
LIVORNO Italia
LOME Ghana
LONG BEACH EE.UU.
LOS ANGELES EE.UU.
LUANDA Angola
MADRAS India
MALMO Suecia
MANAOS Brasil
MANILA Filipinas
MANTA Ecuador
MANZANILLO México
MAPUTO Mozambique
MAR DEL PLATA Argentina
MARSELLA Francia
MATARANI Perú
MELBOURNE Australia
MERSIN Turquía
MIAMI EE.UU.
MOBILE EE.UU.
MONBASSA Kenia
MONFALCONE Italia
MONROVIA Liberia
MONTEVIDEO Uruguay
MONTREAL Canadá
MUSCAT Omán
NAGOYA Japón
NAPOLES Italia
NASSAU Bahamas
NEW ORLEANS EE.UU.
NEW YORK EE.UU.
NORFOLK EE.UU.
NUEVA PALMIRA Uruguay
OAKLAND EE.UU.
ORANGESTADT Aruba
OSAKA Japón
OSLO Noruega
PARANAGUA Brasil
PENANG Malasia
PHILLIPSBOURGH St. Marteen
PISCO Perú
POINTE A PRITE Guadalupe
POINTE NOIRE Congo
PORT ELIZABETH Sudáfrica
PORT EVERGLADES EE.UU.
PORT HARCOURT Nigeria
PORT KELANG Malasia
PORT LOUIS Mauricio
PORTLAND EE.UU.
PORTO ALEGRE Brasil
PUERTO CABELLO Venezuela
PUERTO CALDERA Costa Rica
PUERTO CORTEZ Honduras
PUERTO ESPAÑA T. y Tobago
PUERTO LIMON Costa Rica
PUERTO MADRYN Argentina
PUERTO PRINCIPE Haití
PUERTO QUETZAL Guatemala
PUNTA ARENAS Chile
QUEQUEN Argentina
RECIFE Brasil
RICHMOND EE.UU.
RIJEKA Croacia
RIO DE JANEIRO Brasil
RIO GALLEGOS Argentina
RIO GRANDE Argentina
RIO GRANDE Brasil
ROSARIO Argentina
ROSSEAU Dominica
ROTTERDAM Holanda
S.T. DE CASTILLA Guatemala
SAINT JOHNS Antigua
SAINT THOMAS Islas Vírgenes
SALONICA Grecia
SALVADOR Brasil
SAN ANTONIO Chile
SAN FRANCISCO EE .UU.
SAN JUAN Puerto Rico
SAN LORENZO Argentina
SAN NICOLAS Argentina
SAN PETERSBURGO Rusia
SAN. ANTONIO E. Argentina
SANTA LUCIA Santa Lucía
SANTA MARTA Colombia
SANTO DOMINGO Dominicana
SANTOS Brasil
SAO FRANCISCO Brasil
SAVANNAH EE. UU.
SEATTLE EE. UU.
SEPETIBA Brasil
SETE Francia
SHANGAI China
SHARJAH Emiratos Arabes
SHIMZU Japón
SINGAPUR Singapur
SOUTHAMPTON Inglaterra
SUAPE Brasil
SURABAJA Indonesia
SYDNEY Australia
TACOMA EE.UU.
TALARA Perú
TALCAHUANO Chile
TAMATAVE Rep. Malgache
TAMPA EE. UU.
TAMPICO México
TARTOUS Siria
TEMA Ghana
TENERIFE España
TILBURY Inglaterra
TOKYO Japón
TORONTO Canadá
TORTOLA Islas Vírgenes
TRIESTE Italia
TUBARAO Brasil
TUNEZ Túnez
TURKU Finlandia
USHUAIA Argentina
V. CONSTITUCION Argentina
VALENCIA España
VALPARAISO Chile
VANCOUVER Canadá
VERACRUZ México
VITORIA Brasil
WILLEMSTAD Curazao
WILLMINGTON EE.UU.
XIAMEN China
YOKOHAMA Japón
ZARATE Argentina
International Moving Glossary
• • Additional Services
Services such as packing, unpacking, extra stops, or transfer you require (or which are necessary for the employer’s requirements or other special circumstances). Charges for these services are in addition to transportation costs.
• • Agent
An affiliated moving company authorized to act on behalf of the line of moving trucks. The agent may handle the booking, origin, transport and / or destination services.
• • Air cargo
When used is via air freight.
• • Air Cargo Containers
Containers designed to form inside an aircraft. There are many shapes and sizes of containers. Air cargo containers fall into three categories: (1) air cargo pallets, (2) lower deck containers, (3) box type containers.
• • Air Freight
A service that provides air transportation of goods. This form of transport allows for lower shipping time, have a standard travel time of 5 to 15 days in transit, low percentage of damages, and for certain goods, lower shipping costs. This option is calculated per kilogram. Conversion: 1 kilo = 2.2 pounds.
• • Roadmap Air (air waybill = AWB)
A document issued by a carrier to a client sender that provides written evidence regarding receipt of the goods, the mode of transport and arrangements to deliver the goods to their destination for the legal holder of the bill of lading. A standard air waybill accommodates both the domestic and international traffic.
• • Bill of Lading
It is the customer’s receipt for goods and contract for transportation. The customer’s signature gives consent for the household can be loaded onto the moving van and taken to the airline or transport ship. «
• • Binding Budget / No – Binding
A binding estimate is an agreement between the customer and the mover that guarantees the total cost of the move based on the quantities and services shown in the budget. A non – binding is the approximate cost by the carrier based on the estimated weight of the shipment and services required accessories. A non – binding is not binding on the carrier and the final charges will be based on actual weight and the rates in force on the day of loading.
• • Reservations Agent
Accept the request for moving the client and the company recorded in the moving trucks. The mover may or may not be the agent of origin or destination.
• • Bulky Items
To ensure safe transportation, some articles in a shipment (eg, a large TV screen, motorcycles, tubs, etc.) require additional handling and / or blockage. Our rates provide a plan of special charges for these items.
• • Carrier Company
The moving company providing interstate transportation of household goods under whose registration with the Department of Transportation is made the move.
• • Claims
Declaration of loss, damage, or delay of a shipment of household goods, while in the care, custody or control of the carrier or its affiliated agent.
• • COD (cash on delivery)
Shipments where the customer pays the price of the move at the time of delivery. For cases of COD shipments require that payment be in cash or traveler’s checks, money order or cashier’s check. If you used a credit card, you must make arrangements with the booking agent because authorization is required before loading the goods. No personal checks accepted.
• • Container (steamship / ocean)
The standard size is 20 ‘, 40’ and limited availability of high 40’y cube container 45 ‘. The shipping companies are the owners of and provide the containers and the equipment chassis.
• • Container Dimension
Exterior: Length = 20 ‘0 «, Width = 8’ 0 ‘, height = 8’ 6 ‘
Interior: Length = 19 ‘5 «, Width = 7’ 8 ‘, Height = 7’ 6 ‘
Opening doors: Width = 7 ‘6 «, Height = 7’ 5 1/2 ‘
Capacity: 1.165 Cubic Feet
Exterior: Length = 40 ‘0 «Width = 8’ 0 ‘, height = 8’ 6 ‘
Interior: Length = 39 ‘5 «, Width = 7’ 8 ‘, Height = 7’ 6 ‘
Opening doors: Width = 7 ‘6 «, Height = 7’ 5 1/2 ‘
Capacity: 2.377 Cubic Feet
• • Cubic Feet
The basic unit of measurement that describes the total size of a transmission: the cubic capacity of a crate, a moving van, container or a container of three partitions for air freight. The mathematical cubic foot symbol is f3.
• • Customs Clearance
Review of documentation and physical inspection of the contents of shipping household goods by a customs official.
• • Demurrage
The estimated fees for keeping household goods in a container in the ocean, truck / trailer or other conveyance for longer than allowed. Fees are charged per day.
• • Department of Transportation
The federal agency which, through the Surface Transportation Board (STB) and the Federal Motor Transport Safety (FMSCA) within the Department of Transportation, governs the interstate transportation industry, including movers of goods home.
• • Destination Agent
The designated agent in the target area will be available to assist or provide information to the customer or the operator of the truck with respect to cargo.
• • Deviation
When a customer changes the destination of its cargo once it is en route, transportation charges will be calculated from the point of origin to the point where the carrier is able to make this diversion, but the transportation charges from the point of diversion to the new destination.
• • Transfer Door to Door
It’s the kind of service more complete. The process begins at the client’s residence to the collection and ends with the delivery of personal effects and its location within the new residence. «Service door» is designed to ensure the removal of the quietest way through a mode of transport with international logistics and multi-modal.
• • Estimate
A general calculation of transportation charges, as well as costs for additional services required by the customer. Includes an estimate of weight of the shipment.
• • ETA (for its initials in English)
Time (date) Estimate Arrival.
• • Exclusive use of vehicle
By customer request and subject to availability on the carrier can provide an exclusive unit for loading. Transportation charges are based on actual weight subject to specific minimum weights.
• • Extra Labor
Labor Charge per hour (15 minutes minimum) for performing any services required for which no specific fees are published.
• • Pick up or Delivery Extra
charges liner or other collection include an address in particular the delivery to a private residence. Additional charges are assessed for each stop or call requiring an additional pickup or delivery.
• • Fuel surcharge
rate of the carrier includes a percentage adjustment to the transportation charge (SIT pickup and delivery) to help recover the increased cost of fuel. The surcharge, which may vary monthly monthly, is based on national average cost of diesel as reported by the Department of Energy of the United States.
• • Full Service Packing and Unpacking
The rates apply based on weight of the shipment when the carrier is ordered to perform the tasks of packing and unpacking of full load. Fees for full-service packaging including boxes and packaging tasks. Fees for full service including unpacking unpacking of packed boxes and debris removal.
• • High Value Items
These are items in the shipment valued at more than $ 100 per pound.
• • Inventory of High Value Items
The carrier must carry a form of inventory of high value items included in the shipment that are valued above $ 100 per pound to ensure they are adequately protected.
• • General Increase In Value Insurance (IRR Surcharge)
The rate of the carrier includes an adjustment percentage for the transportation charge (Collection and Delivery) to aid in recovery by the rising cost of insurance costs for the carrier’s liability and the operator of the moving truck.
• • Inventory
It is a detailed list of items contained in the shipment and their condition before loading into the truck.
• • Dimensions Of Moving Truck
External: Length = 7 ‘1/4 «(85» – 88 «), Width = 3’ 3/4» (45 «- 46»), Height = 7 ‘1/4 «(87»)
Capacity: 193 to 205 cubic feet
Moving trucks (timber)
Wooden boxes specially built for use in international transfers. The size of the truck may vary from 3 to 210 ft3 180pies
• • Method of Payment
Payment can be made in cash, money order, bank cashier’s check or credit card. Payment by credit card must be pre-approved by the truck load. No personal checks accepted.
• • Not permitted (prohibited items)
The carrier will not accept items in the shipment that may contaminate or damage their property or assets of other clients (eg insects, items that may be infectious, chemical, propane tanks, etc.). Nor removed objects or articles that could damage the spaces (for example, furniture which does not pass through the openings of the doors). Furthermore, the carrier will not assume any liability for perishables (food, wine collections, plants, etc).
• • Loading for Ocean Freight
The shipment by sea freight transportation is the most common cargo internationally and the standard travel time is 15 to 30 days. This type of removal is usually less expensive than air freight and is typical for larger removals and HHG / PE. It usually includes most of the move, in terms of distance and time in transit.
• • Order of Service
It is a document authorizing the mover to transport your household goods.
• • Origin Agent
Is the agent designated in the source area will be available for preliminary work enlistment before moving cargo and / or to provide information regarding the moving of the client.
• • Excess
Is called excess to the situation that occurs when the items had to be shipped are left by not having enough space on the moving truck. In this case be used one or more additional trucks for the transport and delivery.
• • Loading and Unloading Service Out Of Hours
If you require loading or unloading on a specific date is Saturday, Sunday or holiday shall apply an additional charge for out of hours, based on the weight of its cargo. This is also true if you require the service is performed after business hours (between 5pm and 8am) on any weekday, or when prevailing ordinances or landlord requirements will not allow loading / unloading during normal business hours weekdays.
• • PBO (for its initials in English «packed by owner» = Packed by the owner)
When items are packed for the move by the owner.
• • In Peak Season Rates
It charges a premium at certain times of year. This fee is usually applied in the summer months.
• • Transportation Consultant
The sales representative agent responsible for providing the customer an estimate of the cost of your move, as well as to answer each and every one of the questions the customer may have regarding the process of moving.
• • Sender
The individual or family ownership of the articles being transported.
• • Truck Service («Shuttle Service»)
This service is used when the assigned truck can not make a regular collection or delivery because of physical impairments (eg, an extremely narrow road, inadequate parking area for the truck, weak bridge, etc.). A shuttle service is the use of a smaller vehicle, secondary to complete the pickup or delivery. The charges for this service are based on the weight of the shipment and the place where the services are supplied.
• • Charge For Up Stairs
Charged a fee for carrying items up or down stairs.
• • Storage in transit (SIT)
Temporary storage of items in storage at the carrier’s agent, pending to be transported at a later date. The Service Storage in transit (SIT) can not exceed a total of 180 calendar days. After 180 days, the interstate nature of the shipment ends and is converted to local rules deposit.
• • Inspection
It is performed by an agent to examine the customer’s belongings in order to calculate an estimate of the price of the move.• • Rates
This is a publication containing rates, rules and regulations of the carrier for services performed, applicable to the removal of the client.
• • Third Party Services
They are made by another company other than the carrier or its agents upon request of the client or required by federal state or local law (eg, services appliances, drawers, etc).
• • Unpacking
Unpacking involves removing items client containers and place them on a flat surface, as well as the removal of such containers and packing materials. Unpacking service must be performed at the time of delivery unless otherwise instructed.
• • Valuation
Coverage rate based on the customer for the goods while in care, custody and control of the carrier. Valuation is NOT insurance.
• •Truck Operator
Supervises the loading, transporting and unloading the belongings of the client.
• • Containers In Vehicles With Household Items
A tow truck flat bottom lift the vehicle up to the level of the container. The car will be locked and secured in the container to prevent movement thereof during transport.
• • Waiting Time
If you can not take delivery of their cargo within the free waiting time (eg 2 hours) after notification of arrival at destination, you may require an additional waiting time until delivery can be made. There is a charge for the vehicle and labor for every hour between 8am and 5pm local time (excluding Sundays or state holidays / national). The alternative is to download their cargo in the reservoir of the agent. You will have storage, handling and delivery costs of deposit, and consequently will be less expensive to pay for waiting time, if not for an excessively long time. The carrier is not obligated to provide waiting time, but we will do when they cause delay in delivery of cargoes from other clients or not cause undue inconvenience to the carrier.
• • Handling In The Tank
Additional fee will apply each time SIT service is provided. This charge compensates the mover for the physical placement and removal of items within the tank.
• • Additional Weight
Some items included in a shipment (eg helmets motor homes, boats, canoes, boat trailers, etc.) are comparatively light and occupy space in the truck that is in relation to its weight. For example, you could load 4,000 pounds of furniture and boxes in the space occupied by a 1,500-pound boat. To compensate for this inequity, our rates provide a plan for additional weights for such articles.
Containers Types and Sizes
CONTAINERS TYPES AND SIZES |
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CONTENEDORES COMUNES o DRYVAN20 Pies Standard 20´ x 8´ x 8´6″Tara: 2300 kg / 5070 lb Carga Max.: 28180 kg/62130 lb Max. P. B.: 30480 kg/67200 lb Medidas internas Largo: 5898 mm / 19´4″ Ancho: 2352 mm / 7´9″ Altura: 2393 mm / 7´10″ Capacidad Cub.: 33,2 m3 / 1172 ft3 Medidas internas Largo: – Ancho: 2340 mm / 7´8″ Altura: 2280 mm / 7´6″Disponible para cualquier carga seca normal. Ejemplos: bolsas, pallets, cajas, tambores, etc. |
40 Pies Standard 40´ x 8´ x 8´6″Tara: 3750 kg / 8265 lb Carga Max.: 28750 kg / 63385 lb Max. P. B.: 32500 kg / 71650 lb Medidas internas Largo: 12032 mm / 39´6″ Ancho: 2352 mm / 7´9″ Altura: 2393 mm / 7´10″ Capacidad Cub.: 67,7 m3 / 2390 ft3 Medidas internas Largo: – Ancho: 2340 mm / 7´8″ Altura: 2280 mm / 7´6″Disponible para cualquier carga seca normal. Ejemplos: bolsas, pallets, cajas, tambores, etc. |
40 Pies High Cube 40´ x 8´ x 9´6″Tara: 3940 kg / 8685 lb Carga Max.: 28560 kg / 62965 lb Max. P. B.: 32500 kg / 71650 lb Medidas internas Largo: 12032 mm / 39´6″ Ancho: 2352 mm / 7´9″ Altura: 2698 mm / 8´10″Capacidad Cub.: 76,4 m3 / 2700 ft3 Medidas internas Largo: – Ancho: 2340 mm / 7´8″ Altura: 2585 mm / 8´6″Especial para cargas voluminosas. Ejemplo: tabaco, carbón. |
CONTENEDORES REFRIGERADOS INTEGRALES o REEFER20 Pies 20´ x 8´ x 8´6″Tara: 3080 kg / 6790 lb Carga Max.: 27400 kg / 60410 lb Max. P. B.: 30480 kg / 67200 lb Medidas internas Largo: 5444 mm / 17´10″ Ancho: 2268 mm / 7´5″ Altura: 2272 mm / 7´5″ Capacidad Cub.: 28,1 m3 / 992 ft3 Medidas internas Largo: – Ancho: 2276 mm / 7´5″ Altura: 2261 mm / 7´5″Con equipo propio de generación de frío. Diseñados para el transporte de carga que requiere temperaturas constantes sobre bajo cero. Ejemplo: carne, pescado, frutas, etc. |
40 Pies 40´ x 8´ x 8´6″Tara: 4800 kg / 10580 lb Carga Max.: 27700 kg / 61070 lb Max. P. B.: 32500 kg / 71650 lb Medidas internas Largo: 11561 mm / 37´11″ Ancho: 2280 mm / 7´5″ Altura: 2249 mm / 7´5″ Capacidad Cub.: 59,3 m3 / 2075 ft3 Medidas internas Largo: – Ancho: 2280 mm / 7´5″ Altura: 2205 mm / 7´3″Con equipo propio de generación de frío. Diseñados para el transporte de carga que requiere temperaturas constantes sobre bajo cero. Ejemplo: carne, pescado, frutas, etc. |
40 Pies High cube 40´ x 8´ x 9´6″Tara: 4850 kg / 10690 lb Carga Max.: 29150 kg / 64270 lb Max. P. B.: 34000 kg / 74960 lb Medidas internas Largo: 11561 mm / 37´11″ Ancho: 2268 mm / 7´5″ Altura: 2553 mm / 8´4″ Capacidad Cub.: 67 m3 / 2366 ft3 Medidas internas Largo: – Ancho: 2276 mm / 7´5″ Altura: 2501 mm / 8´2″Con equipo propio de generación de frío. Diseñados para el transporte de carga que requiere temperaturas constantes sobre bajo cero. Ejemplo: carne, pescado, frutas, etc. |
CONTENEDORES INSULADOS PHORTOLE o CONAIR20 Pies Reefer Conair 20´ x 8´ x 8´Tara: 2650 kg / 5840 lb Carga Max.: 21350 kg / 47070 lb Max. P. B.: 24000 kg / 52910 lb Medidas internas Largo: 5750 mm / 18´10″ Ancho: 2260 mm / 7´5″ Altura: 2110 mm / 6´11″ Capacidad Cub.: 27,4 m3 / 970 ft3 Medidas internas Largo: – Ancho: 2271 mm / 7´5″ Altura: 2085 mm / 6´10″Sin equipo generador de frio. Preparados para el transporte de carga que requiere temperaturas constantes. Ejemplo: manzanas, frutas, etc. |
20 Pies Reefer Conair 20´ x 8´ x 8´6″Tara: 2780 kg / 6130 lb Carga Max.: 24220 kg / 61070 lb Max. P. B.: 27000 kg / 67200 lb Medidas internas Largo: 5444 mm / 17´10″ Ancho: 2300 mm / 7´6″ Altura: 2250 mm / 7´5″ Capacidad Cub.: 29,8 m3 / 1052 ft3 Medidas internas Largo: – Ancho: 2300 mm / 7´6″ Altura: 2215 mm / 7´4″Sin equipo generador de frio. Preparados para el transporte de carga que requiere temperaturas constantes. Ejemplo: manzanas, frutas, etc |
EQUIPO AUXILIAR TIPO CLIP ONApto para contenedores tipo Conair 20´ y 40´220/240 V. 50/60 Hz, 3 – phaseCon este equipo auxiliar se puede mantener el frio durante el transporte de puerta a puerta. |
OTRO TIPO DE CONTENEDORESOpen top: 20 Pies Open top 20´ x 8´ x 8´6″Tara: 2360 kg / 5200 lb Carga Max.: 28120 kg / 62000 lb Max. P. B.: 30480 kg / 67200 lb Medidas internas Largo: 5889 mm / 19´4″ Ancho: 2345 mm / 7´9″ Altura: 2346 mm / 7´9″Capacidad Cub.: 32,4 m3 / 1144 ft3 Apertura puerta Largo: – Ancho: 2300 mm / 7´8″ Altura: 2215 mm / 7´6″Presentan el techo removible de lona, especialmente diseñado para transporte de cargas pesadas o dimensiones extras. Permiten la carga y descarga superior. Ejemplos: maquinarias pesadas, planchas de mármol, etc. |
Open top: 40 Pies Open top 40´ x 8´ x 8´6″Tara: 2360 kg / 5200 lb Carga Max.: 30140 kg / 66750 lb Max. P. B.: 32500 kg / 71650 lb Medidas internas Largo: 12024 mm / 39´6″ Ancho: 2352 mm / 7´9″ Altura: 2324 mm / 7´7″ Capacidad Cub.: 65,7 m3 / 2320 ft3 Apertura puerta Largo: – Ancho: 2340 mm / 7´8″ Altura: 2244 mm / 7´6″ Aertura techo Largo: 11874 mm / 38´11″ Ancho: 2184 mm / 7´3″Presentan el techo removible de lona, especialmente diseñado para transporte de cargas pesadas o dimensiones extras. Permiten la carga y descarga superior. Ejemplos: maquinarias pesadas, planchas de mármol, etc. |
Flatrack tipo fijo no plegable: 20 y 40´ Pies Flatrack 20´ /40´x 8´ x 8´6″20´flatCon terminales fijos o rebatibles, sin laterales. Diseñados para el transporte de garga de grandes dimensiones. Ejemplo: maquinarias, etc. Tara: 4030 kg / 8880 lb Carga Max.: 28470 kg / 62770 lb Max. P. B.: 32500 kg / 71650 lb Medidas internas Largo: 5940 mm / 19´6″ Ancho: 2345 mm / 7´8″ Altura: 2346 mm / 7´8″40´flatTara: 5000 kg / 8880 lb Carga Max.: 40000 kg / 90300 lb Max. P. B.: 45000 kg / 99180 lb Medidas internas Largo: 12132 mm / 39´9″ Ancho: 2400 mm / 7´10″ Altura: 2135 mm / 7´. |
Contenedor Granelero de 20´Con tomas superiores y descarga por precipitación.Revestidos especialmente, permiten el transporte de granos. Ejemplo: malta, semillas, etc. |
Contenedor Tanque de 20´y 40´Existen múltiples aplicaciones y diseños de estos contenedores. Los hay revestidos para el transporte de productos químicos corrosivos, o para la carga de aceites y vinos. Hay disponibilidad de equipos con calefacción para otras cargas especiales. |
Contenedor Plataforma de 20´y 40´Diseñados para el transporte de carga de grandes dimensiones o extra peso. Ejemplo: maquinaria rodante, etc. |
CONTENEDORES AÉREOS LD26 AAFEjemplo de Mercancía Conveniente para los siguientes aviones: Boeing 747/777 – DC10. Volumen: 425 cy. ft. (13 cu. m.) Peso del envase: 286 Kg. Máximo peso bruto: 747 / DC10: 6033 Kg. 777 / DC10: 4626 Kg. Dimensiones: 160” x 66” x 125” x 88” |
LD29 AAUEjemplo de Mercancía Conveniente para los siguientes aviones: Boeing 747 Volumen: 485 cy. ft. (14.8 cu. m.) Peso del envase: 265 Kg. Máximo peso bruto: 4626 Kg. Dimensio.: 186” x 29” x 62” x 125” x 88” |
LD3 AKEEjemplo de Mercancía Conveniente para los siguientes aviones: Boeing 747 / 767 / 777 / DC10 Volumen: 150 cy. ft. (4.2 cu. m.) Peso del envase: 72 Kg. Máximo peso bruto: 1588 Kg. Dimensio.: 79”x43”x64”x61.5”x 60.5” |
AKHEjemplo de Mercancía Conveniente para los siguientes aviones: Airbus A320 Volumen: 120 cy. ft. (3.4 cu. m.) Peso del envase: 76 Kg. Máximo peso bruto: 1134 Kg. Dimensio.: 26.4”x96”x46”x61.5”x 60.4” |
LD6 ALFEjemplo de Mercancía Conveniente para los siguientes aviones: Boing 747 / 777 / DC10 Volumen: 310 cy. ft. (8.8 cu. m.) Peso del envase: 172 Kg. Máximo peso bruto: 747 / DC10: 317 Kg. Dimensiones: 41”x160”x46”x125”x64” |
LD11 ALP / PLAEjemplo de Mercancía Conveniente para los siguientes aviones: Boing 747 / 777 / DC10 Volumen: ALP 240 cu. ft (6.8 cu.m) / PLA 245 cu. ft (7.0 cu. m) Peso del envase: ALP 185 Kg/PLA 73 Kg. Máximo peso bruto: ALP DC10 / 747: 3176 Kg. / PLA DC10 / 747: 3176 Kg Dimensiones: 60.4” x 64” x 125” |
AMAEjemplo de Mercancía Conveniente para los siguientes aviones: Boeing 747F Volumen: 580 cy. ft. (16.4 cu. m.) Peso del envase: 350 Kg. Máximo peso bruto: 6804 Kg. Dimensiones: 96” x 96” x 125” |
LD2 APEEjemplo de Mercancía Conveniente para los siguientes aviones: Boeing 767 Volumen: 120 cy. ft. (3.5 cu. m.) Peso del envase: 70 Kg. Máximo peso bruto: 1225 Kg. Dimensiones: 45”x61.5”x64”x47”x60.4” |
LD1 AKCEjemplo de Mercancía Conveniente para los siguientes aviones: Boeing 747 / 767 Volumen: 170 cy. ft. (4.8 cu. m.) Peso del envase: 85 Kg. Máximo peso bruto: 1588 Kg. Dimensio.: 92”x30”x64”x61.5”x 60.4” |
LD9 AAPEjemplo de Mercancía Conveniente para los siguientes aviones: Boeing 747 / 777 / DC10 Volumen: 350 cy. ft. (10 cu. m.) Peso del envase: 85 Kg. Máximo peso bruto: 1588 Kg. Dimensiones: 92”x30”x64”x61.5”x60.4” |
PMCEjemplo de Mercancía Conveniente para los siguientes aviones: Boeing 747 / 767 / 777 Volumen: 450 cy. ft. (12.7 cu. m.) Peso del envase: 130 Kg. Máximo peso bruto: 747 5050 kg / 767: 5103 Kg. / DC10: 5103 Kg. Dimensiones: 96” x 64” x 125” |
PAP / PIP / PAGEjemplo de Mercancía Conveniente para los siguientes aviones: Boeing 747 / 767 / 777 Volumen: 450 cy. ft. (12.7 cu. m.) Peso del envase: 130 Kg. Máximo peso bruto: 747 5050 kg / 767: 5103 Kg. / DC10: 5103 Kg. Dimensiones: 96” x 64” x 125” |
XAWEjemplo de Mercancía Conveniente para los siguientes aviones: Boeing 747 / 777 / DC10 Volumen: 747: 490 cy. ft. (14 cu. m.) / DC10: 420 cy. ft. (11.9 cu. m.) Peso del envase: 170 Kg. Máximo peso bruto: 747/DC10: 5000 Kg. Dimensiones: 88” x 64” x 125” |
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• •When should I contact QuickCargo Group to begin coordinating
my move?
Time is essential to properly prepare an international move. The longer you take to plan, the better we coordinate all the details, such as obtaining the necessary documentation, contact our agent on arrival, arrange transportation, make reservations, set dates for packing, stowage. etc.
It is important to establish dates in packing time for us to meet the agreed dates.
• • What to send in an international move?
Basically all their belongings, clothes, books, shoes, appliances, furniture, etc.. Restricted articles depend on the laws of each country. Usually not recommended to bring: food or perishable goods or goods that are inflammable or dangerous. View items restricted.
If in doubt contact us, QuickCargo Group can provide the information you need by contacting our agent at destination, who will provide the latest information on requirements for importation.
• • Who will provide services on arrival?
QuickCargo Group works with a worldwide network carefully selected. Our agents will offer services in the country of destination you need.
This service usually includes customs clearance at the port or airport on arrival, transportation to your residence, download. There are other services like unpacking (of furniture), arrangement of furniture and removal of empty packing material.
Normal services do not include delivery in second homes, delivery up of a second floor, handling of heavy objects like pianos or safes, delivery on Saturdays or Sundays, overtime, furniture assembly, third party services, parking permits, blasting, carries (and stairs). If you need any of these services please inform us in advance so that they can include in our quote.
• •Will there be additional costs at destination?
The costs of a normal moving door to door are included in our quote. However, there may be additional costs, depending on many circumstances: such as access to his residence, lack of documentation, parking permits, delays and storage, taxes and duties, customs inspections, etc.. These costs can not be calculated and therefore are not included in our quote.
Please check with QuickCargo Group with respect to this information.
• • How to calculate the volume of my move?
The movings are calculated in cubic meters or weight. For this we recommend, as far as possible, reduce the volume of each object / disassembling furniture.
In our removal quotation find an easy and convenient way to calculate the volume of your move, we recommend completing the form and QuickCargo Group calculated the volume for you.
• • Can I do the packaging myself?
Due to provisions of insurance, we recommend that you DO NOT pack yourself. Any object that is not properly packed for us, is not covered by insurance. In addition, security measures have increased in all ports worldwide, so the practice of PBO (Pack by Owner) is not advisable, since it is very probable that the customs authorities want to open the packaging to inspect cargo . If you choose to pack, only we can offer a total loss insurance, or have to get their own insurance and is at your own risk.
• • How should I pack my move?
Once realized the first contact, received the quote form or concreted the first visit to estimate the volume and main features will be sending it shortly, via email, in a personalized way.
• • When should I contact QUICKCARGO Group for a quote?
International Trade operations are recommended to work as early as possible
Six weeks before move-in date is a good time for advisers go home to complete visual inspection of the goods to be transported. Add even more time to make a decision if you must submit budgets for approval by others. Try to decide which moving company you will choose at least 01 months before the day of loading. Call the mover to confirm your reservation and plan your packing, loading and delivery date.
• • What happens when an adviser to QuickCargo Group comes to my home?
Our consultant will visit you personally in your home to complete visual inspection of the goods to be transported. Once this is completed, calculate the weight, cost of packing and other charges related to your move.
Remember that the assessor must see clearly the items you’re moving to give an exact quote. Confined spaces, attics and cluttered closets can be deceiving, so organize your house before the consultant arrives.
Do not be alarmed if the consultant goes through their closets and closets or looks under beds etc. This is done to see the items you’re moving and possibly needs packing. If you are aware that there are items that are out of sight, be sure to point them out. If there are items you intend to discard, also let them know the counselor.
• • What is a binding estimate?
A binding estimate is one that specifies in advance the precise cost of the move based on the services required or estimated to be required at the time of the budget. If additional services are needed at the origin or destination, the total cost increase.
• •What is a non-binding estimate?
A non-binding estimate will charge you according to the weight of its cargo and the actual cost of the services are performed. You still must pass through the estimation process to determine what it may cost the transportation of your cargo.
• • How do you calculate the cost of transportation?
Sea or air fares are based on the weight of its cargo or volume, whichever is higher among these 02 concepts and the kilometrage or sea freight / air. This is called the transportation charges. A variety of different charges that may appear on your budget, so be sure to ask your advisor to explain each item of the charges. Some of the additional charges that may appear include packing boxes, valuation or coverage, charges for oversized items and extra labor. Again, make sure you understand these charges so that we can compare the quote you receive.
• •How about my car?
QuickCargo Group can transport your vehicle basically anywhere around the world and most of the time we can bring his / her car / cars, with the rest of their belongings in the trailer or container. If this is not possible, seek an alternative method.
• • What are the forms and methods of payment?
The provisions of maritime and air companies, ports, agents at destination, etc. require that all charges be paid before the removal originally charged. Payments can be made by cash, check or transfer. What is most convenient for you. Just make sure you have all these issues resolved before packing and loading.
• • What is a service order?
The service order is a written detail of the services you hired in connection with your shipment. Detailed list of the agreed dates for pickup and delivery of their cargo, and the amount of valuation together with any special services and / or additional ordered by you as well as a location and telephone number where the mover can contact during the move.• • What is the mode of transportation is more convenient to move?
Airfreight / Excess Baggage: This may be a good option if you decide to carry the essentials. Even provide the service of accompanying luggage, this option is as simple as ship your merchandise on the same flight. They should contact the airline company to learn about its regulations.
Consolidated shipments (LCL): A consolidated or shared container is the cheapest way to transport your move by sea. Only pay for the volume / weight you carry, saving unnecessary costs if it does not require a full container.
Full sea containers (FCL): If you have enough volume to fill a container or want to pick a vehicle, can be found on our website the different types of containers and choose the one that best suits your needs.
• • That is a bill of lading?
It is the implementation of the contract of carriage of goods by water and as such, proves its existence, its conditions, to pay the freight and in general the obligations of the parties. It also serves as ‘receipt’ of the goods on board.
The bill of lading is a document that proves ownership of property and contract with your mover for transportation. The driver who loads your property must give a copy of bill of lading. It is your responsibility to read and understand the information contained in the bill of lading before signing.
• • What is an inventory?
The international moving inventory is a detailed list and valued of all items in the shipment and their condition at the time of receipt by the removal company. Make sure everything in the inventory is correct.