PR Log (Press Release) –
Nov 24, 2009 – Understanding the fact that more than forty million people migrate each year, Green Van Lines have optimized their moving services keeping in mind the individual need of each and every customer. Moreover, first starting their operation from Dallas,TX, they have slowly distributed their moving services all over USA. Traditionally moving is considered as one of the hectic job. Therefore Green Van Lines has developed a platform, which contains all information required for the preparation of a move. They have created a blog, where common people are not only allowed to write a blog post but also can send moving questions that will be answered by Green Van Lines moving consultants in the form of blog post.
The informative platform, developed by Green Van Lines, stores infinite information that can effectively resolve numerous moving problems. The picturesque blog has everything that will guide a person thinking to move from the initial step till the very crucial steps before and after the move. Being a reliable moving company, they have highlighted tips and tricks for protecting all types of move from rouge moving companies. Most of the time it has been observed that people ransack the web for tit bit moving information that are scattered like stars in the sky. To help people overcome the difficulties in searching for moving information, Green Van Lines have accumulated all types of moving information in a single podium to eliminate hassles of searching. This has been done in order to resolve the queries through a single click. Other than the posts already found, general people are also invited to post in the Green Van Lines blog, the writeup will be made live along with the name of the author. They would entertain posts that contain moving related worthwhile information that can help people who are thinking to move.
To access all the moving information or participate as a writer, check out www.greenvanlines.com/blog. Email at sales@greenvanLines.com to send the writeup in a blog format, which will be added to Green Van Lines blog after moderation
About Green Van Lines
Green Van Lines has been into the moving industry for over a decade just like few other moving companies. But they have proved themselves as different from others by using eco-friendly as well as biodegradable materials. They have entered the moving industry for eradicating the scam companies from the moving industry and promote eco-friendly moving practices. Being one of the reputed moving companies, Green Van Lines maintains and manages a fleet of custom built trucks that has strengthened the quality of moving services.
Contact Information:
Green Van Lines
4015 Belt Line Rd
Addison TX 75001
Telephone - 1-(888) 770-4733
Website - http://www.greenvanlines.com
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Winston-Salem, NC Car Dealer Has A Soft Spot For Ford Mustangs
PR Log (Press Release) –
Nov 23, 2009 – As a little boy, Tracy Myers of Frank Myers Auto Maxx in Winston-Salem, NC, desperately wanted a red 1965 Ford Mustang. so much so that he was determined to get one when he turned 16.
Myers saved up all the money he earned working in the detail shop at his family's car dealership and started his own mobile DJ business (backed by a loan from his dad).
"He wanted that car so badly," said Frank Myers. "However, I knew that a 1965 model would be one of two things - a show car that we couldn't afford or a money pit. So I was able to convince him to get a red convertible 1985 model Mustang instead."
Myers wasn't the first and won't be the last teen smitten with Mustang. According to a survey by TRU (Teenage Research Unlimited), an organization specializing in youth market research, when asked which new car they would most like to buy, the majority of teens chose the Ford Mustang.
The "cool" factor of the Ford Mustang and the strong emotional response the vehicle evokes has been attracting people of all ages to the iconic muscle car ever since the first vehicle debuted at the World's Fair in New York in 1964. Today, one of out of every two sports cars sold in America is a Mustang.
"The Mustang is a part of Americana; it is part of our culture and who we are," said Robert Parker, Ford car marketing manager. "It's the kind of car that makes you feel different when you're driving it, whether you're a teenager or not."
Fritz Wilke, Ford Mustang brand manager, says he believes the Mustang ranks highly among teenagers because of its iconic status and because it's attainable.
"Mustang starts out at a price point that is within a teen's reach," he said, citing that some models are priced below $20,000. "It's a little more realistic than other much more expensive sports cars."
Mustang's prominence in toys, video games, television shows and movies also enhances its appeal to teens, adds Parker. The vehicle has been featured in more than 300 movies and television shows, most recently I am Legend, Transformers and the new Knight Rider television series.
"In almost all instances, the Mustang is used as a metaphor for power, performance and coolness," said Parker. "Whoever's driving it has a unique personality that sets them apart from the crowd."
Another reason for teens' fascination with the Mustang may be the fact that it's an accessory-friendly vehicle. Teens, among others, love to customize their cars. In fact, Mustang leads the nearly $1 billion aftermarket parts and accessories industry as the most personalized vehicle of all time.
Like Myers however, most teens are unable to buy a vehicle without financial help from their parents. J.D. Power and Associates estimates that only 1.2 percent of new car buyers are under the age of 21. Helping some parents tip the scale in favor of the Ford Mustang are the quality and safety accolades the vehicle has earned.
Last year, Mustang came out on top in three major consumer surveys sponsored by J.D. Power & Associates - the Initial Quality Study (IQS), the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, and the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). In addition, the 2008 Mustang convertible became the first sports car and the first convertible to earn the highest possible safety ratings in new car tests performed by the U.S. government.
Ford Chief Engineer for Safety Systems Steve Kozak gave his teenage daughter a 2008 Mustang convertible as a graduation gift.
"Having a Mustang convertible as her first car is something my daughter will remember for the rest of her life," said Kozak. "My wife and I are happy knowing that, while she's having the time of her life, she'll be driving the top safety-rated convertible on the market."
The Ford Mustang, introduced in 1964, is Ford Motor Company's (NYSE:F) longest-running nameplate. Mustang sales hit an astounding 419,000 in its first 12 months on the market and topped the 1-million mark in the first two years, shattering the sales records of any single model in the history of the automobile.
Ford built its 9 millionth Mustang this year, and the company is commemorating another important milestone in pony car history with a special 45th anniversary edition for the 2009 model year.
Only a limited number of 2009 Mustangs - featuring 45th anniversary badging - are currently available for purchase, fueling speculation that the 2009 Ford Mustang model may one day become a collector's item.
Myers saved up all the money he earned working in the detail shop at his family's car dealership and started his own mobile DJ business (backed by a loan from his dad).
"He wanted that car so badly," said Frank Myers. "However, I knew that a 1965 model would be one of two things - a show car that we couldn't afford or a money pit. So I was able to convince him to get a red convertible 1985 model Mustang instead."
Myers wasn't the first and won't be the last teen smitten with Mustang. According to a survey by TRU (Teenage Research Unlimited), an organization specializing in youth market research, when asked which new car they would most like to buy, the majority of teens chose the Ford Mustang.
The "cool" factor of the Ford Mustang and the strong emotional response the vehicle evokes has been attracting people of all ages to the iconic muscle car ever since the first vehicle debuted at the World's Fair in New York in 1964. Today, one of out of every two sports cars sold in America is a Mustang.
"The Mustang is a part of Americana; it is part of our culture and who we are," said Robert Parker, Ford car marketing manager. "It's the kind of car that makes you feel different when you're driving it, whether you're a teenager or not."
Fritz Wilke, Ford Mustang brand manager, says he believes the Mustang ranks highly among teenagers because of its iconic status and because it's attainable.
"Mustang starts out at a price point that is within a teen's reach," he said, citing that some models are priced below $20,000. "It's a little more realistic than other much more expensive sports cars."
Mustang's prominence in toys, video games, television shows and movies also enhances its appeal to teens, adds Parker. The vehicle has been featured in more than 300 movies and television shows, most recently I am Legend, Transformers and the new Knight Rider television series.
"In almost all instances, the Mustang is used as a metaphor for power, performance and coolness," said Parker. "Whoever's driving it has a unique personality that sets them apart from the crowd."
Another reason for teens' fascination with the Mustang may be the fact that it's an accessory-friendly vehicle. Teens, among others, love to customize their cars. In fact, Mustang leads the nearly $1 billion aftermarket parts and accessories industry as the most personalized vehicle of all time.
Like Myers however, most teens are unable to buy a vehicle without financial help from their parents. J.D. Power and Associates estimates that only 1.2 percent of new car buyers are under the age of 21. Helping some parents tip the scale in favor of the Ford Mustang are the quality and safety accolades the vehicle has earned.
Last year, Mustang came out on top in three major consumer surveys sponsored by J.D. Power & Associates - the Initial Quality Study (IQS), the Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, and the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). In addition, the 2008 Mustang convertible became the first sports car and the first convertible to earn the highest possible safety ratings in new car tests performed by the U.S. government.
Ford Chief Engineer for Safety Systems Steve Kozak gave his teenage daughter a 2008 Mustang convertible as a graduation gift.
"Having a Mustang convertible as her first car is something my daughter will remember for the rest of her life," said Kozak. "My wife and I are happy knowing that, while she's having the time of her life, she'll be driving the top safety-rated convertible on the market."
The Ford Mustang, introduced in 1964, is Ford Motor Company's (NYSE:F) longest-running nameplate. Mustang sales hit an astounding 419,000 in its first 12 months on the market and topped the 1-million mark in the first two years, shattering the sales records of any single model in the history of the automobile.
Ford built its 9 millionth Mustang this year, and the company is commemorating another important milestone in pony car history with a special 45th anniversary edition for the 2009 model year.
Only a limited number of 2009 Mustangs - featuring 45th anniversary badging - are currently available for purchase, fueling speculation that the 2009 Ford Mustang model may one day become a collector's item.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Free Removal Quotes To Movers IN the Uk and Europe
PRLog (Press Release) –
Nov 22, 2009 – Revolutionary removals quoting site launching December 2009.
Customers.
Everyone likes a bargain and if you are planning to move over the next 12 months
http://www.reallymovingquotes.co.uk/ will find you a selection of companies to choose from. We let you choose the best price and service to fit in with your requirements.This service is totally free to customers. And all at the push of a button.
Trade.
Attention all removals companies,man and van teams and all their potential customers.
Removal companies and man and van teams, forget expensive websites,advertising and pay per lead contracts.
http://www.reallymovingquotes.co.uk/ are offering unlimited leads for £8.00 per month.Yes,that is right, just £2.00 a week for loads of leads and no contract.
We are spreading happiness throughout the whole removals industry and it's customers.Reduced overheads means more jobs,keener prices and happier customers.
So don't forget to look out for the launch of
http://www.reallymovingquotes.co.uk/ over the next few weeks.
Please email us to register your interest in this new service.
Best wishes and happy moving from the reallymovingquotes team.
Contact us
mymovingquotes@btconnect.com
http://www.reallymovingquotes.co.uk/
01749812041 andy
Customers.
Everyone likes a bargain and if you are planning to move over the next 12 months
http://www.reallymovingquotes.co.uk/ will find you a selection of companies to choose from. We let you choose the best price and service to fit in with your requirements.This service is totally free to customers. And all at the push of a button.
Trade.
Attention all removals companies,man and van teams and all their potential customers.
Removal companies and man and van teams, forget expensive websites,advertising and pay per lead contracts.
http://www.reallymovingquotes.co.uk/ are offering unlimited leads for £8.00 per month.Yes,that is right, just £2.00 a week for loads of leads and no contract.
We are spreading happiness throughout the whole removals industry and it's customers.Reduced overheads means more jobs,keener prices and happier customers.
So don't forget to look out for the launch of
http://www.reallymovingquotes.co.uk/ over the next few weeks.
Please email us to register your interest in this new service.
Best wishes and happy moving from the reallymovingquotes team.
Contact us
mymovingquotes@btconnect.com
http://www.reallymovingquotes.co.uk/
01749812041 andy
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Full Service, Self Service, and Moving labor service provider compliments propertyfax.us.com
PRLog (Press Release) –
Sep 29, 2009 – The Movers Review announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership with Property Fax, Inc, a move that will increase the competitive capabilities of both companies in the rapidly evolving Real Estate and moving industries.
Property Fax, Inc. provides insurance loss history reports for homes nationally. Now in partnership with The Movers Review, the largest provider of “Movers History Reports” within the United States, the two companies will provide numerous moving solutions for customers who need both storage and/or moving assistance.
"I'm very excited to work with Property Fax, Inc. Their website provides a fresh approach to the evolving Real Estate market, giving consumers piece of mind when buying a home," said Daniel Cunningham, Founder of The Movers Review”. "We strive to give our customers options when they're looking to make an educated decision within self storage, mobile storage, and moving & storage companies."
"Working with The Movers Review allows us to increase our competitive edge by offering moving related services to our clients," said Steve Piergi, Owner/Founder for propertyfax.us.com. "Since our biggest concern is the satisfaction of our customers and providing a great service I believe that offering these two services together will greatly benefit our customers.
Specific details of the partnership have not been released, however it is expected that The Movers Review will power a full moving center within the Property Fax website and will refer it’s clients to all of their customers seeking real estate services.
About The Movers Review
Using the latest technology available the Founder spent two years in research and development to build an online software platform that would bring the moving industry and everything involved in the process online. He wanted to ensure consumers could visit one (1) website that would give them everything they needed to make an educated decision. Then, he took it a few steps further by adding the ability through the companies website to book free in-home estimates, book services directly with selected mover(s), create/manage/update your account, and manage all move related paperwork/documentation.
The Movers Review is an online moving services company with headquarters conveniently located just outside of Philadelphia. The company was established in 2008 and started as a part-time project for its founder. It now operates with more than 1,400 rated and reviewed movers nationally and services an average of 40+ moves on a daily basis.
About Property Fax, Inc
A Property Fax Report is a vital tool for first time home buyers and seasoned investors to make good purchasing decisions by providing information about insurance losses over the past 5 years. The information contained in a Property Fax Report can provide piece of mind when purchasing a home by confirming all the necessary repairs were done properly ensuring there are no hidden problems . . . things like fire, flood, mold, smoke, water or wind related damage
Property Fax, Inc. provides insurance loss history reports for homes nationally. Now in partnership with The Movers Review, the largest provider of “Movers History Reports” within the United States, the two companies will provide numerous moving solutions for customers who need both storage and/or moving assistance.
"I'm very excited to work with Property Fax, Inc. Their website provides a fresh approach to the evolving Real Estate market, giving consumers piece of mind when buying a home," said Daniel Cunningham, Founder of The Movers Review”. "We strive to give our customers options when they're looking to make an educated decision within self storage, mobile storage, and moving & storage companies."
"Working with The Movers Review allows us to increase our competitive edge by offering moving related services to our clients," said Steve Piergi, Owner/Founder for propertyfax.us.com. "Since our biggest concern is the satisfaction of our customers and providing a great service I believe that offering these two services together will greatly benefit our customers.
Specific details of the partnership have not been released, however it is expected that The Movers Review will power a full moving center within the Property Fax website and will refer it’s clients to all of their customers seeking real estate services.
About The Movers Review
Using the latest technology available the Founder spent two years in research and development to build an online software platform that would bring the moving industry and everything involved in the process online. He wanted to ensure consumers could visit one (1) website that would give them everything they needed to make an educated decision. Then, he took it a few steps further by adding the ability through the companies website to book free in-home estimates, book services directly with selected mover(s), create/manage/update your account, and manage all move related paperwork/documentation.
The Movers Review is an online moving services company with headquarters conveniently located just outside of Philadelphia. The company was established in 2008 and started as a part-time project for its founder. It now operates with more than 1,400 rated and reviewed movers nationally and services an average of 40+ moves on a daily basis.
About Property Fax, Inc
A Property Fax Report is a vital tool for first time home buyers and seasoned investors to make good purchasing decisions by providing information about insurance losses over the past 5 years. The information contained in a Property Fax Report can provide piece of mind when purchasing a home by confirming all the necessary repairs were done properly ensuring there are no hidden problems . . . things like fire, flood, mold, smoke, water or wind related damage
How To Plan A Group Travel
PRLog (Press Release) –
Sep 28, 2009 – Planning group travel is a time consuming and often confusing process best left to a trained travel expert. If group travel is not your thing, or it is too expensive, but you want to avoid the headaches and pitfalls of trying to book everything yourself, this is fine, make sure you check us out at www.limosbusesjets.com for your transportation needs, we would be happy to assist you in anyway. When it comes to travel planning, it requires a specialized skill set, knowledge of the diverse travel requirements and systems needed to ensure your group travel is successful. If you want to see Alaska without the hassle of organizing all the details and dealing with the occasional travel problem, then group travel is for you. Don’t worry if you have a small group, we will find transport to fit your group. Group travel is the perfect freedom and continues to increase in popularity as it provides companionship, security and convenience at a competitive price. Group travel is about participation, coming together, a collective experience. Group travel is a great way to make the most of your experience and to find the best deals. Group travel is ideal for the young students who would like to have lots of fun in traveling around the United States and would also like to save money.
Planning
While planning, don't forget that you can get all of Your Transportation Needs at www.limosbusesjets.com whether your group is 20 or 2000, or when you want to have a good time with friends and family with a night on the town, go to a special event, or need transportation to and from the airport, the last area of planning that should be a big concern for you is travel. Whether you’re planning your next big event, needing shuttle services to and from the airport, hire your next transport through our site www.limosbusesjets.com and let one of our affiliate Companies charter you or your group around town. Before you start planning your next group travel event, make sure you get you transportation needs from us. Our system is very friendly and easy to use, we hope you will think of us when planning quality transportation for your next special event.
With so much to choose from it can be difficult to know where to start. But whether you're planning a family reunion,golf buddy trip or a getaway with a few close friends, our website has the best answer you're looking for. Whether you are planning a NASCAR package for your corporation, family reunion, alumni association, religious organization, or any other group; you don't need to look any further than clicking here www.limosbusesjets.com and start planning on big savings for your next group travel.
Group Travel is a wilderness escape that you'll want to share with all your friends. And, although it may not appear soin at the beginning, group travel is more economical. Group travel is the perfect freedom and continues to increase in popularity as it provides companionship, security and convenience at a competitive price. Group travel is about participation, coming together, a collective experience. Group travel is one of our specialties. Group travel is loads of fun, plus you get discounted prices, receive very special treatment, and all the transportation planning is done for you. Group travel is fun, rewarding, and sometimes even life changing. Group travel is not only more enjoyable, it is much more economical compared to solo travel. For more information on how our website works, please visit us at www.limosbusesjets.com. Happy travels to you.
Planning
While planning, don't forget that you can get all of Your Transportation Needs at www.limosbusesjets.com whether your group is 20 or 2000, or when you want to have a good time with friends and family with a night on the town, go to a special event, or need transportation to and from the airport, the last area of planning that should be a big concern for you is travel. Whether you’re planning your next big event, needing shuttle services to and from the airport, hire your next transport through our site www.limosbusesjets.com and let one of our affiliate Companies charter you or your group around town. Before you start planning your next group travel event, make sure you get you transportation needs from us. Our system is very friendly and easy to use, we hope you will think of us when planning quality transportation for your next special event.
With so much to choose from it can be difficult to know where to start. But whether you're planning a family reunion,golf buddy trip or a getaway with a few close friends, our website has the best answer you're looking for. Whether you are planning a NASCAR package for your corporation, family reunion, alumni association, religious organization, or any other group; you don't need to look any further than clicking here www.limosbusesjets.com and start planning on big savings for your next group travel.
Group Travel is a wilderness escape that you'll want to share with all your friends. And, although it may not appear soin at the beginning, group travel is more economical. Group travel is the perfect freedom and continues to increase in popularity as it provides companionship, security and convenience at a competitive price. Group travel is about participation, coming together, a collective experience. Group travel is one of our specialties. Group travel is loads of fun, plus you get discounted prices, receive very special treatment, and all the transportation planning is done for you. Group travel is fun, rewarding, and sometimes even life changing. Group travel is not only more enjoyable, it is much more economical compared to solo travel. For more information on how our website works, please visit us at www.limosbusesjets.com. Happy travels to you.
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About LimosBusesJets.com: Is a LLC located in Mays Landing, New Jersey. The Company is located on the internet at http://www.limosbusesjets.com. The Company is dedicated to fulfilling the needs of all traveling enthusiasts through an online bidding system which includes Limousines, Buses, and Executive Jets nationwide including Canada.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
GotoBus Offers Orange County - Las Vegas Bus Service through Partnership with Viajes Azteca Futura
PRLog (Press Release) –
Sep 24, 2009 – CAMBRIDGE, MA - GotoBus, the leading online bus ticketing service, is happy to announce the launch of a new route operated by Viajes Azteca Futura providing daily service between Orange County, CA and Las Vegas, NV. Orange County bus stops are located in Lake Forest and Orange, CA. Bus tickets are $49 one way or $79 round trip for this new service.
This new route expands upon Viajes Azteca Futura’s current bus services which cover Los Angeles, San Fernando, San Ysidro, CA and Tijuana, Mexico.
Viajes Azteca Futura’s (http://www.gotobus.com/viajesaztecafutura/) fare information is as follows:
Orange, CA - Las Vegas, NV ($49/$79)
Lake Forest, CA - Las Vegas, NV ($49/$79)
Los Angeles, CA – San Fernando, CA ($10/$15)
Los Angeles, CA – San Ysidro, CA ($20; child 3-9: $16)
Los Angeles, CA – Tijuana, Mexico ($30; child 3-9: $26)
All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Full schedules and ticketing information can be found at GotoBus.com. Viajes Azteca Futura is one of over 200 bus and tour operators, including the Chinatown bus (http://www.gotobus.com/chinatownbus) whose services are marketed by GotoBus.
About GotoBus
GotoBus is the leading online marketplace for bus tickets and tours. The GotoBus online booking system is similar to those used by major airlines, and makes it easy for travelers to quickly compare schedules, prices, and pickup/drop-off locations for over 200 bus companies throughout the United States and Canada. GotoBus.com is the fastest growing gateway for bus travel on the Internet today. In February 2007, GotoBus.com was named 'Best of the Web' in the motorcoaches category by The Washington Post.
This new route expands upon Viajes Azteca Futura’s current bus services which cover Los Angeles, San Fernando, San Ysidro, CA and Tijuana, Mexico.
Viajes Azteca Futura’s (http://www.gotobus.com/viajesaztecafutura/) fare information is as follows:
Orange, CA - Las Vegas, NV ($49/$79)
Lake Forest, CA - Las Vegas, NV ($49/$79)
Los Angeles, CA – San Fernando, CA ($10/$15)
Los Angeles, CA – San Ysidro, CA ($20; child 3-9: $16)
Los Angeles, CA – Tijuana, Mexico ($30; child 3-9: $26)
All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Full schedules and ticketing information can be found at GotoBus.com. Viajes Azteca Futura is one of over 200 bus and tour operators, including the Chinatown bus (http://www.gotobus.com/chinatownbus) whose services are marketed by GotoBus.
About GotoBus
GotoBus is the leading online marketplace for bus tickets and tours. The GotoBus online booking system is similar to those used by major airlines, and makes it easy for travelers to quickly compare schedules, prices, and pickup/drop-off locations for over 200 bus companies throughout the United States and Canada. GotoBus.com is the fastest growing gateway for bus travel on the Internet today. In February 2007, GotoBus.com was named 'Best of the Web' in the motorcoaches category by The Washington Post.
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GotoBus.com (GotoBus® also known as Goto Bus or Go To Bus) offers an online marketplace for brick and mortar travel suppliers to sell their services. We are best known for our online ticketing for bus travel, tours and vacation packages.
Ocean Freight Rates Are On The Rise!
PRLog (Press Release) –
Sep 23, 2009 – Ocean freight rates are on the rise. This is particularly true of ocean container shipments. In the last three months average ocean freight rates (container transport particularly) have climbed up to 55%. Have you renegotiated your rates lately? If not now is the time!
Effectively negotiating ocean freight is not so simple and depends on knowing a fair amount of detail. Will you have many “one-time” shipments, or more a repetitive business with each shipper? How much product are you shipping at one time, or if repetitive, each shipment? If repetitive, how often? The answers to these questions also determine if you want to use a freight forwarder or negotiate directly with the ocean carriers.
Door to door transit time is also a huge consideration. Will you ship to a major or “gateway” port and then truck to multiple distribution centers? Or will it all go to one DC? If you are planning on moving the containers intact to an inland DC, some difficulty may arise depending on the ocean carrier, and rail charges can be quite high. A forwarder (or the customs broker) can often manage the container delivery trucking to and from the port much better than a carrier (if the carrier even would). Otherwise you must arrange the trucking.
There are quite a few charges that may be a part of the total ocean / delivery transport costs on a typical import shipment. Some may be negotiable with the carrier / forwarder (given sufficient volume and frequency) and if you understand how ocean freight rates are calculated.
Let’s take a look at what some ocean freight cost components might be:
BAF - Bunker Adjustment Factor Surcharge
ACC - Alameda Corridor Surcharge
PNC - Panama Canal Charge
SUZ - Suez Transit Surcharge
PSS - Peak Season Surcharge
AMS - Advance Manifest Surcharge
CHS - Chassis Usage Surcharge
CAF - Currency Adjustment Factor
DDC - Destination Delivery Charge
THC - Terminal Handling Charge
ARB - Origin Arbitraries
AGS - Aden Gulf Surcharge
WRS - War Risk Surcharge
Depending on your terms of sale (Incoterms) you may pay origin charges including:
ORC - Origin Receiving Charge
ODF - Origin Documentation Fees
THC - Terminal Handling Charges
DTHC - Destination Terminal Handling Charges
If your shipment is moving inland from the port you may pay:
DDC - Destination Delivery Charges
IPI - Inland Point Intermodal or MLB - MiniLandBridge
IFC - Inland Fuel Surcharge
In addition, your container freight rate may depend on the actual commodity being shipped.
Of course there are the myriad of other costs not directly associated with the ocean freight or container rate, some of which include:
Importer security Filing (ISF or 10+2)
Customs Brokerage
Duty & Taxes
Stripping and / or Transloading of Containers
Interim warehousing
and, and, and …
If you need more detail or clarification, we will be happy to work with you to setup a bid or RFP (Request For Proposal), or to audit or review your current rates and processes for possible improvement.
Whatever you do, plan for success! Poor planning can result in much headache and unnecessary expense. Great success will follow your good planning.
Contact us today at inquiry@raymcguire.com for more information.
Ray McGuire Consulting Group provides direction, tools and training to help you quickly and successfully execute international and domestic logistics, inventory management, agent/supplier relationships, safety, social and governmental compliance or security programs.
Increasing speed-to-market while reducing costs!
Effectively negotiating ocean freight is not so simple and depends on knowing a fair amount of detail. Will you have many “one-time” shipments, or more a repetitive business with each shipper? How much product are you shipping at one time, or if repetitive, each shipment? If repetitive, how often? The answers to these questions also determine if you want to use a freight forwarder or negotiate directly with the ocean carriers.
Door to door transit time is also a huge consideration. Will you ship to a major or “gateway” port and then truck to multiple distribution centers? Or will it all go to one DC? If you are planning on moving the containers intact to an inland DC, some difficulty may arise depending on the ocean carrier, and rail charges can be quite high. A forwarder (or the customs broker) can often manage the container delivery trucking to and from the port much better than a carrier (if the carrier even would). Otherwise you must arrange the trucking.
There are quite a few charges that may be a part of the total ocean / delivery transport costs on a typical import shipment. Some may be negotiable with the carrier / forwarder (given sufficient volume and frequency) and if you understand how ocean freight rates are calculated.
Let’s take a look at what some ocean freight cost components might be:
BAF - Bunker Adjustment Factor Surcharge
ACC - Alameda Corridor Surcharge
PNC - Panama Canal Charge
SUZ - Suez Transit Surcharge
PSS - Peak Season Surcharge
AMS - Advance Manifest Surcharge
CHS - Chassis Usage Surcharge
CAF - Currency Adjustment Factor
DDC - Destination Delivery Charge
THC - Terminal Handling Charge
ARB - Origin Arbitraries
AGS - Aden Gulf Surcharge
WRS - War Risk Surcharge
Depending on your terms of sale (Incoterms) you may pay origin charges including:
ORC - Origin Receiving Charge
ODF - Origin Documentation Fees
THC - Terminal Handling Charges
DTHC - Destination Terminal Handling Charges
If your shipment is moving inland from the port you may pay:
DDC - Destination Delivery Charges
IPI - Inland Point Intermodal or MLB - MiniLandBridge
IFC - Inland Fuel Surcharge
In addition, your container freight rate may depend on the actual commodity being shipped.
Of course there are the myriad of other costs not directly associated with the ocean freight or container rate, some of which include:
Importer security Filing (ISF or 10+2)
Customs Brokerage
Duty & Taxes
Stripping and / or Transloading of Containers
Interim warehousing
and, and, and …
If you need more detail or clarification, we will be happy to work with you to setup a bid or RFP (Request For Proposal), or to audit or review your current rates and processes for possible improvement.
Whatever you do, plan for success! Poor planning can result in much headache and unnecessary expense. Great success will follow your good planning.
Contact us today at inquiry@raymcguire.com for more information.
Ray McGuire Consulting Group provides direction, tools and training to help you quickly and successfully execute international and domestic logistics, inventory management, agent/supplier relationships, safety, social and governmental compliance or security programs.
Increasing speed-to-market while reducing costs!
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About Ray McGuire Consulting Group -
Especially in today’s economic environment, one must be able to quickly show areas for improvement in working capital while improving processes and efficiencies.
With extensive experience in the Asian, European, and US markets, we help you build and operate highly efficient international import and export supply chains.
We consistently and successfully help you define and implement international logistics, Customs, C-TPAT, NAFTA, Importer Security Filing, TSA, social and vendor compliance, cross-dock, pick & pack fulfillment, and distribution solutions. We have expert knowledge and experience in C-TPAT certification (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism), Importer Security Filing (ISF or 10+2), AES, FAST, TSA, and other supply chain security programs
On the Web at http://raymcguire.com
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