Shipping Your Leather Crafting Workstation

Shipping Your Workstation: A Comprehensive Guide

Shipping your leather crafting workstation requires careful planning to ensure its safe arrival. The size and weight of your disassembled workstation will determine the best shipping method.

Shipping Options:

• FCL (Full Container Load): Ideal if your disassembled workstation fits within standard container dimensions and weight limits. This offers the best protection and efficiency.
• OOG (Out of Gauge): If your workstation or components exceed standard container limits, specialized handling and potentially flat rack containers are necessary.
• Breakbulk Shipping: Only necessary for exceptionally large or heavy workstations where even flat rack containers are unsuitable. This is the least efficient and most expensive option.

Factors to Consider:

• Dimensions and Weight of Each Package: Accurate measurements are crucial for determining the appropriate shipping method and cost.
• Materials: Note the materials used in your workstation (wood, metal, glass, etc.) for proper packaging and handling instructions.
• Fragility: Proper packaging is essential to protect fragile components during transit.

Detailed Packaging Instructions:

1. Disassembly: Carefully disassemble your workstation, taking photos as you go to aid reassembly. Separate components by material type (wood, metal, etc.).
2. Protection: Wrap individual components in bubble wrap or foam padding. For particularly fragile items, consider using custom-fit foam inserts.
3. Boxing: Place wrapped components into sturdy cardboard boxes, filling any empty space with packing peanuts or crumpled paper to prevent shifting during transit.
4. Labeling: Clearly label each box with its contents, weight, and destination address. Mark fragile items appropriately.
5. Palleting (if necessary): For larger or heavier items, secure boxes to a pallet and wrap the entire pallet with shrink wrap for added protection.

Insurance Options:

Cargo insurance is highly recommended to protect against loss or damage during transit. Shipping International offers various insurance options.

Customs Documentation:

International shipping requires specific customs documentation. This typically includes a commercial invoice, packing list, and potentially other documents depending on your destination and the contents of your shipment. Shipping International can provide guidance on required documentation.

Contact Information:

Shipping International provides information on shipping quotes, packaging, insurance, and customs documentation. Their contact details are: Tel: 0330 027 0450, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.