The carrier can't tell if your crate contains a million-dollar piece of equipment or Styrofoam peanuts, Adams says. And when drivers try to cram two truck's worth of equipment into one, you can bet they're going to stack, shove or tip your shipment any way they can to maximize trailer space. Unless, that is, you've specifically told them how your materials are to be shipped. Communication with your shipper not only prevents damaged equipment, it cuts costs. If your shipment can be stacked, you could save a ton of van space-and a bundle of cash.
Small trucks offer faster service.
A 64-inch shipment will fit in the aircraft's belly, where luggage is kept. Knowing that when you're ordering a new exhibit and cases can mean big savings. Insurance valuation affects import bond fees. When declaring their shipment's value for insurance or customs, exhibitors frequently overvalue their goods. They figure that listing a higher value will give them a bigger payoff should they file a claim for damage or loss.