In another article we looked at a couple of things to consider when choosing a shipping company to move your belongings abroad to the Caribbean. Here are a couple more to consider if you are shipping to Trinidad, or perhaps shipping to Suriname.
You will want to find out what tracking tools the company uses and whether it charges extra for the service: some shipping companies include it in the overall price. You may either get an online code so that you can track where your ship is, or you may simply get email updates.
Ask the company which shipping line they will use for shipping your possessions. Has it got a good safety record? You can log on to a company's website in order to see its' certifications.
Insurance is another vital question. Most shipping companies offer insurance from beginning to end of the voyage, and if something were to go wrong on the ship you want to know that your goods are fully insured. You may decide that you want more insurance than the company includes, in which case you can buy extra insurance. Look around for the best rates. Your shipping company may also suggest an insurance company that it partners with.
If your ship arrives early, what are the holding facilities? Where will your goods end up and what charges will there be? You need to know if there are any extra charges if there are issues over timing, and if there are how much they will be.
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