68% of U.S. consumer products companies outsource their services and 300,000 positions are outsourced every year in the U.S. But if outsourcing doesn鈥檛 fit your business needs, moving your operations offshore is another option that helps cut costs, get you closer to customers, reduce taxes, and find cheaper real estate.
Relocation Planning
Getting ready and planning your offshore move can ease your stress, streamline the relocation process, lower costs, and help you track and manage the delivery.
Service Providers
A freight-forwarding company handles transporting your products, equipment, and furniture across borders and manage paperwork, packaging, and storage containers.
Door to Door or Door to Port?
You can choose to have the freight forwarding company deliver everything to your new business location, ready for when you arrive. Alternatively, you can collect your freight at the destination port and handle the transport to your new site yourself.
Type of Container
Shipping containers can be wooden crates, bulk storage containers, and Gaylord boxes. Wooden crates are great for fragile items, while Gaylord boxes are cost-effective.
Full Container Load
For ocean freight, you can choose between a full container load (FCL) or less than container load (LCL). FCL means your goods fill an entire container, while LCL involves sharing a container that may lead to customs delays.
Destination Country
Each country has unique shipping and travel rules. Research thoroughly to understand any prohibited items or special customs requirements.
International Shipping Best Practices
These best practices include: secure pallets to the container bottom, distribute weight evenly, pack heavy items on the bottom, and wrap fragile items individually.
Documents on Hand
Keep all shipping documents accessible to quickly address any questions or issues that arise, ensuring the process isn’t further delayed.
Summing Up
Relocating your business to another country offers significant benefits. Careful planning, the right shipping partner, and the proper shipping materials can help ensure a smooth transition and reduce costs.
