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SEFCO-Export Management Company, Overseas Moving Specialists www.sefco-export.com"> <META content="Joe Quinn, Sefco-export.com" name=author> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript"> // whatDate = new Date(); var whatDay = new Array("Sunday","Monday","Tuesday","Wednesday","Thursday","Friday","Saturday"); var whatMonth = new Array("January","February","March","April","May","June","July","August","September","October","November","December"); // </SCRIPT> <script language="javascript1.1"> <!-- a736=new Image(400,300) a736.src="http://www.sefco-export.com/greenpointpier3.jpg" a136=new Image(400,300) a136.src="http://www.sefco-export.com/greenpointpier-b.JPG" //--> </script> <script> <!-- function filter(imagename,objectsrc){ if (document.images) document.images[imagename].src=eval(objectsrc+".src") } //--> </script> </head> <BODY bgcolor="#CCCC99" class='BodySt'> <font face="Arial"> <center><a name="up"> </a> <table width=95% bgcolor="white" border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0> <tr> <td bgcolor="maroon" width="40%"> <table> <tr><td width="25%">&nbsp; </td> <td bgcolor=white><center> <A HREF="http://www.sefco-export.com" target="_blank"> <IMG SRC="http://www.sefco-export.com/sefco2001a.gif" BORDER=:0" align="center" alt="www.sefco-export.com"></A></center> </td> </tr> </table> </td> <td align="center" bgcolor="maroon" width="60%"> <font size=5 color=white><br> <b>Sefco Export Management Company, Inc.</b> </font><br><br> <font size=2 color=white> Online Resources: </font> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank"><font size=2 color=white>International Shipping Rate Quotation</a></font> <br><br> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/rorositemap.htm" target="_blank"><font size=2 color=white><b>Ro Ro Site Map</b></FONT></a> &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="WHITE"> <b>Worldwide Shipping & Logistics</b></a>. </font> <br><br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan=2> <center> <font color=maroon red><b> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript"> <!--// document.write(whatDay[whatDate.getDay()]+", "+whatMonth[whatDate.getMonth()]+" "+whatDate.getDate()+", "+whatDate.getFullYear()+""); //--> </SCRIPT></b> </font> <br> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/theworld1.jpg" width="237" height="153" border="0" alt="Move to practically anywhere in the world."> </a> <br> <font size="2">Ship to practically anywhere in the world. </font> </center> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan=2> <br> <center> <br> <font size="5" color="#000000"><B>Roll-on, Roll-off Vehicles (pov) - High & Heavy Equipment (h/h) <br> RoRo Shipping Guides - Review of Export-Import Related Services </B></font> <br><br> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/taiko-sydney-05a.jpg" width="400" height="300" border="0" alt="Auto shippers, RV shippers, heavy equipment shippers to practically anywhere in the world."> <br><font size="1"><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/taiko-sydney-05a.jpg" target="_blank">see this image up close</a> </font></center> <br> <ul> <ul> <font size="4" color="#000000"> <b>Welcome to our RoRo Service Guide with high-resolution graphics!</b> <br> Access Sefco's online resources...</b> </font> <br> <font color="darkblue"> <b>Information, instructions and so much more.</b> </font> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com" target="_blank">The Shippers Guide</a> - Our home page </ul> <br><a name="word"> </a> <br> <b><font size=4>All about international shipping by RoRo vessels, RoRo export-import related commerce.<br> Read through our extensive collection of online advisories and rate information</font></b> <ul><a name="advisory07"></a> <table width="85%" cellpadding="6" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFB5C5"><br> <table width="100%" border="0"> <tr> <td valign="top"> <div style="width:580px;padding:5px;filter:shadow(color:gray);"> <div style="width:580px;text-align:left;padding:5px;background-color:lightyellow;border:1px solid black;font-size:10px;"> <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="4">IMPORTANT ADVISORY</font><br> Based on advise given to us by the major RORO steamship lines: <ul><b>New shippers</b> are encouraged to submit their B/R Booking Requests as early as possible, since all RoRo sailings are <a href="#spaceallocation"><font color="#000000">subject to the availability of service and space</a>. This can mean requesting your RoRo booking 2 months in advance for high-demand destinations. Some lines serve ports only once a month, and it is not unusual for the SS Lines to take a RoRo ship out of service from one of their scheduled sailing rotations - without notice - to undergo periodic repairs while in "dry-dock". Shippers should be prepared to send in your paperwork for your "new shipper booking request" well in advance of the desired sailing date. <br><br> New accounts with a proposed shipment expected to happen sometime in the future (more than 2 months) should send in a preshipment <a href="#deposit">deposit/retainer</a> for our service. Upon receipt a file will be opened and our customer service dept will be able to assist with any advance preparations. <br><br> <b>New Sefco accounts</b> have to submit "real ID" and "become known" for security purposes [<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/payment.htm#knownshipperid">click here for details</a>], and to supply VID vehicle identification numbers and other details (complete shipper/consignee details) that can be entered into our system well in advance of sailing dates. All shipper/consignee details must be checked against a US Treasury OFAC-Office of Foreign Assets Contract database of "denied parties". <br><br> <a href="#clean"><font color="#000000">Ship it clean...</a></font> </ul></font></font></div> </div> </td> </tr> </table> <br><br> <li> Please read our <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/corporate-info.htm" target="_blank"><b><font color="#000000">corporate letter of introduction</font></b></a> &nbsp; &nbsp; <br><br><center> <a href="#communicate"><img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/allnjpiers2.jpg" border="2" alt="contact us"></a></center> <br></td> <td> <center> <table cellpadding="2" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFB5C5"><a href="#roroadvice"><b>Learn More</b></a> </td> <td bgcolor="#AFEEEE"><a href="#numbers"><b>How Much?</b></a> </td></tr><tr> <td bgcolor="#DCDCDC"><a href="#communicate"><b>Ask Us</b></a></td> <td bgcolor="#FFFACD"><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/onlinefeatures.htm#visual" target="_blank"><b>See It</b></a></td> </tr></table></center> </td> </tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFB5C5"><b>Sefco Export Management Company, Inc.</b> <br><li>Vessels and S/S-Steamship Lines employed include: <br><ul> "Pure Car Truck Carriers with variable deck height and strength, suitable for transportation of cars as well as high and heavy rolling material. The capacities of these vessels vary from 2,500 to 5,500 cars."</ul> <center> <img src="http://sefco-export.com/medhighway-k3.jpg" width="400" height="300"><br><font size="2"> [image: <a href="http://sefco-export.com/medhighway-k3.jpg" target="_blank">click here to view close-up</a>]</font><br><a name="rorobusiness"></a> <br><font size="2" color="#000000">Shipping Service for Business: <a href="http://www.sefcologistics.com" target="_blank">www.sefcologistics.com</a></font> <a name="roro_yokohama_port"></a> <br><a name="702010"></a> <br> <img src="http://sefco-export.com/images/autos_yokohama_port2.jpg" width="400" height="300"><br><font size="2"> [image: <a href="http://sefco-export.com/images/autos_yokohama_port3.jpg" target="_blank">click here to view close-up</a>]</font> <br> <br></center><a name="spaceallocation"></a><ul><u>IMPORTANT GUIDANCE FOR RORO SHIPPERS</u> <ul><br> <font size="4"><b>70% + 20% + 10% = 100% space allocated on a typical RoRo ship </b></font> <br><br><li><font size="2">This represents the average percentages, for...<br> <b>space allocated on-board the major RoRo ships, depending on the type of account</b></font> <br> <ul> <font size="1">Practices vary from SS Line to SS Line. </font> <br><br><font size="2"><b> 70% - Major Commercial Accounts <br> 20% - Government Accounts (often paying high USG rates) <br> 10% - Privately owned vehicles (POV's) and other Heavy Equipment </b></font> </ul></ul> <br> <nobr><font size="4"><b>Space on the ship</b></font> is the most valuable element in RORO shipping.</nobr> <br><br><ul> <font size="2">Getting a spot on-board a high-demand RoRo vessel is a coveted thing. In some cases, there can be a long waiting line - similar to getting on a ferry with 100 people ahead of you. Think of how quickly tickets can sell out to a popular "rock concert". Some ships "open up for new bookings", then fill up to capacity, very quickly. Some vessels are booked up well over one to two months in advance. Depending on the time of the year and the route, it can either be very easy to get on a RoRo vessel-where space is readily available on ships, or it can be very "tight" with a long wait to other destinations. RoRo vessels departing from a major car exporting nation (eg. Japan) can expect to see full ships when the New Years' supply of auto's are rolling off the production lines. Getting space in high demand periods/routes, require submitting a new booking request several weeks in advance of sailing. For space on a RoRo ship, please <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/payment.htm">book your reservation early</a>!&nbsp; &nbsp; <br><br><ul><ul>Read our online ADVISORIES posted on our site for updates on shipping market conditions, such as... <br> ...reports of port congestion, strikes, and other factors that can affect shippers and Sefco customers. </ul></ul></ul> </font><a name="maps"></a><br> <font size="2">Look for our collection of <b>RORO SERVICE MAPS</b><br>...to get a better idea for the routes taken by several major RORO steamship lines. <a href="mailto:info@sefco-export.com">Ask us</a> for further details. </font> <br><br><center> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm"> <img src="http://sefco-export.com/images/roro_lanes_hal.gif" alt="Ask us for a free rate quotation"></a> </center> <br> <font size="2"> Ask us for a rate quotation and guidance. </font><br><br> <font size="4"><b>Routes</b></font> vary from SS Line to SS Line. <br> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/roro_routes_hl.htm">Have a look at some of the routes served by major RoRo carriers.</a> <br> <br> </td> </tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFB5C5"><br><li>Over <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/international_logistics.htm" target="_blank"><b><font color="#000000">22 years</font></b></a> experience in the worldwide logistics industry. Sefco provides International Expertise. <br><br><ul> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://sefco-export.com/images/shiproro_1.JPG" border="0" alt="SHIPPING RATE REQUESTS ARE PROCESSED ONLINE - CLICK HERE"></a></ul> <br> <li>To help people who are new to overseas shipping, we have put together some helpful online guides - such as these: <center> <br><table width="90%"><tr><td><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro-usa.htm#rorofacts" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/rorofactsheet1.JPG" border="0"></a></td> <td><br><font size="2"> "<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro-usa.htm#rorofacts" target="_blank"><b><font color="#000000">RoRo<br>Fact Sheet</font></b></a>" <br><br> "<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/autocontfact.htm" target="_blank"><b><font color="#000000">Containerized <br>Vehicle Fact Sheet</font></b></a>" <br><br> "<a href="#usexdocs"><b><font color="#000000">US Customs Export <br>Vehicle Documentation</font></b></a>"<br></font> <br> <br></td></tr></table> <br><font size="2"><b>Shipping your vehicle overseas? &nbsp; Ask us for rates and advice.</b> <br> From anywhere in the USA to points worldwide. Import and Export, 3rd Country Shipments. <br></center> <br></font> </td</tr></table> <table cellpadding="10" width="85%" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFB5C5"> <br><li><b> Find out more about our service.</b> <table cellpadding="2" width="50%" align="right" border="0"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFB5C5"><img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/autocarrier.jpg" width="216" height="132" border="1"> </td></tr></table> <br><br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Have a look at our guides concerning the international shipping of automobiles, motorcycles, motorboats, sailboats, oversized construction equipment, tropical and extreme climate vehicles, personal effects and household goods, throughout the world. <br><br><br> <b>Sea Cargo Shipping Specialists</b><br> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <b> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank"><b>Get a Rate Confirmation by Email</b> for Ro Ro vehicle shipping by Sea</a></b> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Roll on Roll off shipping specialists. <br><br> <CENTER><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" width="95%" border="0"> <tr bgcolor="#3366CC"> <td align=middle> <font face="Verdana,arial,helvetica" size="2" color="#FFFFFF"><b>Heavy Equipment</tr> <tr valign=top bgcolor="#003366"> <td align=middle> <select> <option value=0>Types of Heavy Equipment we can ship...</option> <option value=1 >Ag Tractors</option><option value=2 >Air Compressors</option> <option value=3 >Asphalt Compactors</option><option value=4 >Asphalt Equipment</option><option value=5 >Asphalt Pavers</option> <option value=6 >Attachments</option><option value=7 >Brush Chippers</option><option value=8 >Compaction Equipment</option> <option value=9 >Concrete Equipment</option><option value=10 >Consumer Products</option> <option value=12 >Crawler Dozers</option><option value=13 >Crawler Loaders</option> <option value=14 >Crushing and Screening</option><option value=15 >Delimbers</option><option value=16 >Excavators</option> <option value=18 >Feller Buncher</option><option value=17 >Feller Buncher (other)</option><option value=19 >Forklifts</option> <option value=20 >Forwarders</option><option value=21 >Gator</option><option value=22 >Generators</option> <option value=23 >Highway Trucks</option><option value=24 >Hydraulic Hammers</option> <option value=25 >Knuckle Boom Loaders</option><option value=26 >Landscape Equipment</option> <option value=27 >Landscape Loaders</option><option value=28 >Landscape Loaders ( other)</option> <option value=29 >Lawn & Garden Tractors</option><option value=30 >Lifting Equipment/Cranes</option> <option value=31 >Light Towers</option><option value=32 >Loader Backhoes</option><option value=33 >Log Loaders</option> <option value=34 >Miscellaneous</option><option value=35 >Motor Graders</option><option value=36 >Off Road Trucks</option> <option value=37 >Other</option><option value=38 >Paving Equipment</option><option value=39 >Pipelayer</option> <option value=40 >Scrapers</option><option value=41 >Skid Steer Loaders</option><option value=42 >Skidders</option> <option value=43 >Track Feller Bunchers</option><option value=44 >Trailers</option><option value=45 >Utility Tractors</option> <option value=46 >Water Wagon</option><option value=47 >Wheel Loader</option></select></td> </tr><tr bgcolor="#003366"><td><center> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/construction_equipment.jpg" border="1"> </center> </td> <td BGCOLOR="#ffffff"><br><FONT SIZE="4"> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Ro Ro Vehicle Shipping </font> <FONT SIZE="2"> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <ul>This is one of the most popular and economical methods for shipping vehicles overseas. Ro-Ro vessels are like having a huge, floating, multilevel in-door parking lot, sailing between the US East Coast, Northern Europe, Asia and elsewhere. In addition to the international shipping of POV's personally owned vehicles, passenger cars, SUV's, trucks, buses, ambulances, dump trucks, tractor trailers and other self propelled vehicles, we ship a lot of heavy construction equipment and other oversized (non-containerizable) cargo. Many RoRo ships will also take crated and uncrated motorcycles. <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; [<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/roro_shipping_company.htm" target="_blank">see photo of roro vessel</a> - <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro1.htm" target="_blank">read commentary and see more of our photo galleries</a>]</ul> </td> </tr></tbody></table> </CENTER> <br><br> <br><img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/cont-26b.JPG" align="right"> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <a name="autocfs"></a><b>SITEMAP GUIDE > <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/fclsitemap.htm" target="_blank">FCL full container shipping by sea</a></b><br> <br> Full Container Loads > <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/oa_whse_svcs.htm#vehicle_whse">Export Services > CFS Warehouse Loading/Unloading of Vehicles/Equipment</a>) <br> <br><font size="2">The cost for "exclusive-use" container service is often a lot more than shipping via a RoRo vessel. RoRo ships are in high demand and they only serve certain high volume routes. Containers on the other hand can be shipped practically anywhere. Containers are highly secure. Sometimes more than one vehicle can be shipped at the same time, inside 40-foot or 40-foot "high cube" ocean containers. Sometimes people ask us if they can ship more than one car in a 20-ft container. Since most cars are over 16 feet long, unless it is a minature bumper car, only one car can fit in a 20-ft container (see photo at right). We can load several motorcycles into one 20-foot or 40-foot ocean container. Containers with a car or motorcycle can also be combined with your own household goods and personal effects. We do not however load cars and personal effects belonging to unrelated parties. </font> <br><br> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <b>SITEMAP GUIDE > <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/airsitemap.htm" target="_blank">Air freight shipping</a></b> > Expedited Air Cargo Service</b>. <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Air freight is used for high value vehicle like Ferrari's, armored vehicles and collector cars.<blockquote> <font size="2">Because of restrictions placed on motorcycles shipments by ocean cargo consolidators going to most overseas locations, if there is no RoRo service, then airfreight is often the only other way to ship a motorcycle. This is because export rules require that the original title has to be checked and approved by US Customs for export. If a titled motorcycle is loaded into an ocean "consolidation container" along with other cargo, the export clearance process for the motorcycle will hold up everything else in the container. All the other shippers sharing the consolidation ocean container will complain that their shipment is delayed because someone else's motorcycle is holding up the export of the consolidation container. Now practically all of the major ocean consolidators will not accept motorcycles for export in their "shared containers". </blockquote> Air is the more expensive option, but it is very safe and obviously very rapid. The arrival date and estimated time of arrival for Air Cargo Flights are much more time-specific as compared to the sailing and arrival time of an ocean ship. Delays can be caused while awaiting official US Customs approval for the "release for export". Trans-shipment connections (via a secondary or intermediate port) will increase the total transit time. Direct port-to-port sailings and direct airport-to-airport flights work best. </font> <blockquote> <b>Air Cargo Shipping Specialists</b> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/ferrari_05.jpg" align="right" border="1"> <br> <font size="2"> Our auto export department has arranged for the export of many vehicles by aircargo freighter service, including very heavy armored cars with values in excess of $250,000.00 &nbsp; The work involved with aircargo vehicle exports is very much "hands on". This often includes sending personnel directly to the airport at the same time that the cargo gets there - to liaise directly with US Customs - to submit the all the export documentation (original title, AWB airwaybill, Hazmat certficates, etc). <br><br>AirCargo space has to be reserved and "booked" in advance to go on a flight, but nothing is loaded onboard an aircargo freighter before US Customs stamps it as "ok to go". &nbsp; To confirm the shipping/handling charges we will need to know the exact three dimensions of the vehicle and the weight. We'll also need to see a copy of the title (by fax or email). Further, our "HAZMAT" specialists must do certain things to render the unit non-hazardous and a special declaration has to be issued. This adds to the cost but is absolutely necessary for the vehicle to be loaded on board an airplane. <a name="premiumsvcs"></a><br><br> See photos: <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/premium.htm#exhibitioncars" target="_blank">Premium Auto Shipping via Air</a> &nbsp; What does air cost? &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As a rough guide, figure 3 to 4 x times the cost of sea containerized shipping, from/to major US/European seaports/airports. <br><a name="titleclearance"></a><br> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro_export_expertise.jpg" align="left"> <br><b>We can help arrange for US Customs export clearance of your vehicle title. </b><br><br> If something is not done the right way, the export clearance can be rejected by US Customs. <br><br>For vehicles shipped by air, having cargo "rolled over" to depart on a subsequent flight (or vessel) can easily mean additional fees to keep the cargo on the ground at the airport while waiting the next flight. For vehicles shipped by sea, in general we can get some extra lattitude regarding the amount of "free time" allowed while cargo waits on the ground at the port, but still, the length of time that the cargo can sit somewhere before storage begins to accrue, is limited. <br><br>Do things the right way: "<b>Sefco is the way to go!</b>"<br><a name="usexdocs"></a><br> <table align="right" bgcolor="#CDC8B1" border="1" width="45%"><tr><td class="btnav" onmouseover="style.backgroundColor='#3F3F3F';" onmouseout="style.backgroundColor='#1C1C1C'"><center><br><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/required_US_exportdocs.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/images/exdocs_usv.JPG" border="1" alt="Read the Federal Regulations for Exporting Self-Propelled Vehicles - click here"><br><br> <font size="2">Read the US Federal Regulations<br>for Exporting Self-Propelled Vehicles</a></center><br></td></tr></table><br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br> <br> <br><br> See another example of a <b>US Customs cleared title</b> [<a href="#premiumclearance">click here</a>] <br> View sample <b>RoRo vessel sailing schedules</b>: [<a href="#roroschedules">click here</a>] <br><ul><b>Not all RoRo rates are the same:</b> <br> <a href="#rorospace">Space is limited on ships going frequently to "high demand" ports</a></font><br> </ul> </td</tr></table> <br><a name="trucks"></a> <br><br><a name="communicate"></a> <center> <font size="4" color="darkblue"> <b>For totally reliable service, Sefco Export is the way to go. </b></font> </center> <b><font size=4>How to Contact Us</font></b> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#DCDCDC"><br> <table align="right" width="50%"> <tr><td> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/2006MackVisionCXN613.jpg"> </td></tr></table> <ul> <b>Prices and Rate Confirmations</b> <br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/darrw.gif"> <li><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank">Rate Inquiry Form</a> - Find out how much it will cost. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; For a free rate quotation and advice by email... <br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Please use our online form</b> <br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; to fill in and submit your information. <br><br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><b>shipping rate request form</font></b></a><br> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; For large trucks, trailers, vans, buses, oversized and heavy equipment...<br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; please remember to give us the exact three dimensions (H" x W" x D"). <br> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Shipping Rates are based on the confirmed weight and measurement of the unit when received at the US port. </b> <br><br></td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#DCDCDC"><br><li><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/communication_page.htm" target="_blank">Our Contact Information ( Email / Phone )</a> - Get in touch with us. Schedule your shipment. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<br> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/communication_page.htm" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><b>communication details</a></font></b><br> <br> </td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#DCDCDC"><br><a name="deposit"></a> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/toproceed.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/car_shippers_sefcoexport.jpg" border="0" align="right" alt="Sefco is the way to go"></a><b>Ready to go ahead? </b> &nbsp;&nbsp; Please read: <b>"<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/toproceed.htm" target="_blank"><font color="#000000">HOW TO PROCEED</font></a>"</b> <br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/darrw.gif"> <li><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/instructions.htm" target="_blank">Give us your instructions</a> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Fill this in and return to us with your deposit. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<br> <br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/instructions.htm" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><b>www.sefco-export.com/instructions.htm</font></b></a> <a name="shippersletter"></a><br> <br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; SLI Shipper's Letter of Instructions:<br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/sli.htm" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><b>www.sefco-export.com/shipping/sli.htm</font></b></a> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; (Printer Friendly) <br> <br> <ul>A deposit/retainer of $ 500 min would be good for opening new Sefco accounts planning to move cargo 2 months or further in the future. <br> <br> If we are to actually submit a formal B/R Booking Request, requesting & booking space on a vessel to happen in less than 60 days, then the total freight charges will need to be prepaid. <br> <br> Space on <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/multimedia/teal_1.htm" target="_blank"><font color="#000000">RoRo vessels</a></font> is in high demand; after a booking for space has been secured, the cargo needs to fill the space. <br>We can not reserve space and then not have the cargo fill that space on the designated vessel. [Read some <a href="#dos">do's and don'ts</a>.] </ul> <br> <br> </td></tr></table> <a name="raterequest"> </a> <table width="85%" cellpadding=2 cellspacing=2 border=2 bgcolor="#DCDCDC"> <tr><td><br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; photo: a large Ro/Ro ship enters Sydney Harbor, Australia <center> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/medhighway-kline1.jpg" width="400" height="300"><br> <font size="2">[image: <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/medhighway-kline1.jpg" target="_blank">click here for close up view</a>] <br> <font size="4" color="#000000"><br> You can use our free online form to obtain a rate quotation. </font> <br><br> <table width="95%" cellpadding=10 cellspacing=10 border=2 bgcolor="#363636"> <tr><td><center><font size="2" color="#FFFFFF"> <b>Planning to move overseas? &nbsp; Sefco is the way to go! </b></font></center> </td></tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#F5F5DC"><blockquote> <b> Please remember to give your email address.</b> <br> To give us more detailed information use our <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank"><b>inquiry form</b></a> or <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/communication_page.htm" target="_blank"><b>email us</b></a>. </blockquote><br> <center> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="95%" align="center"> <tr> <td align="center"> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/corporate1.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/sefcoexportlogo1.gif" alt="more about us" border="0" align="left"></a> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/sitemap.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/sefcoexportworld1.gif" alt="Get from here to there and back." border="0" align="right"></a> <center> <table border="1" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" width="70%" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2"> <tr><td><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> &nbsp; Hours: 9am to 5 pm, Mon-Fri </font> </td> <td> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> &nbsp; Corporate Headquarters: <br> &nbsp; New York City, New York USA</font> </td></tr> <tr><td> &nbsp; <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Email: <b> <a href="mailto:info@sefco-export.com?subject=message for Sefco Export">info@sefco-export.com</a></b><br> </font> </td><td> &nbsp; <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/sitemap.htm" target="_blank"><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Export-Import Services</a> </font></td></tr></table></center> </td></tr></table><br> </td></tr> </table> </center> <br> </td></tr> </table></center>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <br><a name="roro"> </a><br> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/carshipper.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/autovessel1.jpg" alt="Overseas Moving Specialists" border="1"></a> <br><br> <b><font size=5><i>Vehicle Shipping</i></font> </b><br> <li><b>RORO Auto Exporting from the USA (Roll-on Roll-off)</b>: <a name="numbers"> </a> <br><br> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#DCDCDC"> <table width="60%" align="right" cellpadding="2" border="0"> <tr><td> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/carinquiryimage.JPG" alt="Ask us for a rate to ship your car overseas." border="1"></a> </td></tr></table> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br><li><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank"><b>Vehicle Shipping Inquiry Form</b></a> <p> <b>Do you currently own property that you need to ship overseas? </b><br> <br> Vehicles, Heavy Equipment, Boats, <br>Containers, all kinds of cargo can be shipped. <br> <br> <b>We contract directly with the shipper / property owner or authorized agent.</b> <br> <br> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Let us know your details and we'll send you the rate. If you are uncertain about what to do, please feel free to contact our company for feedback. Third party logistics providers, traders and other interested persons can obtain specialized support service including the latest updates and rates by providing a retainer to our company, to formally become a Sefco Commercial Account. Benefit from our "<b>Export Expertise</b>". <br> <a name="rorospace"></a> <br><ul><b>Important note about Sailing Frequency, and Allocation of Space aboard RoRo vessels.</b><br> Some <b>RoRo Carriers</b> going to "high demand" ports have rapid transit times and frequent sailing (= costing more); while other RoRo Carriers go to these same ports, but it will take a much longer time to get space on their ships with less frequent sailings (= lower cost). Please advise what is your preference so we can provide you with the best options. <br><br> In certain ports of destination, where service is less than once per month, shippers may be given a choice in shipping prices. <br> <b>Especially for Heavy Equipment:</b> The cheaper price may mean that it's going to take a couple months before the freight get's loaded onto the vessel, or a much higher price where your freight would go out usually within a month's time. Whichever rate you select it would still require a deposit (of at least $500) for Sefco to book this freight with the SS Line. <br><br> Example: RoRo Sailings to Beirut - where, using the more expensive line, we would be able to book your freight for a sailing within a month. Alternatively, for a cheaper rate to Beirut you will be looking at a sailing date within 3 months. </ul></font> </td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#AFEEEE"><br> <b>Safe and Economical Shipping Services</b><br> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use our freely accessible on-line rate guides to get a better idea of the rates and procedures for shipping your vehicles and other ro/ro cargo from/to the United States and hundreds of destinations worldwide. <br><br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Important</u>: SS line routes and rates change frequently and this information is provided as a general guide only - giving an indication of costs measured over several years time. All rate quotations must be reconfirmed at time of booking with SS Lines/carriers (subject to any GRI or changes imposed by the SS Lines/carrier.) <br><br><font size="2"> click the image below to go to this section of our website </font><br><br> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro-rategridindex.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/rorogridimage.JPG" alt="General rate guides must be reconfirmed at time of booking with SS Lines/carriers" border="0"></a> <br><br> <li><b><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro-rategridindex.htm" target="_blank">RORO Rate Grid Index</a> - General rate guide for shipping vehicles via Ro/Ro service all over the world.</b> <br><br><center> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro-rategridindex.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/civi_roro.jpg" alt="General rate guides for Ro Ro Shipping must be reconfirmed at time of booking with SS Lines/carriers" border="0"></a> </center> <br> <br> <br><a name="usec_mefe">US East Coast - Middle East, Far East RoRo service</a> <br> <br><center> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/images/roro_usec_middleeast_fareast_2.JPG" border="0" alt="Sefco Customer - Account Access only"></center> <br> <br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Access your customized "<font color="darkblue"><b>Sefco customer online file</b></font>". <br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/toproceed.htm" target="_blank">Become a Sefco account.</a> <br><a name="advisory0907"></a> <br><ul>SS LINE ADVISE:<br><br><ul> <center> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/images/roro_advisory907hal.JPG" border="0" alt="RoRo space reservatons require advance notice"></a> <br><br></center> <font size="1"> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; carrier code: H.A/L<br> <a name="advisory1207"></a><br> <br><center> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/images/roro_advisory_1207kla.JPG" border="0" alt="RoRo space reservatons require advance notice"></a> </center> <br><ul> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; carrier code: KLA </font></ul></ul><br> </td></tr></table> <a name="roroadvice"></a> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFB5C5"><br> <br><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro1.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/port-st1.jpg" border="0" alt="shipping your car overseas"></a> <br><br> <li><b>ADVICE > </b><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/roropreamble.htm" target="_blank">RORO Preamble</a> - Some points about the many factors that can affect the pricing and routing of your shipment. <br> <br> <center> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/roropreamble.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/roroship-sefco2.JPG" border="1" alt="roro shipping"></a> </center><br><br></td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFB5C5"><table width="50%" align="right"><tr><td><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro-usa.htm#rorofacts" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/rorofactsheet1.JPG" alt="some facts about overseas shipping of vehicles"></a> </td></tr></table> <br><br> <li><b>ADVICE > </b><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro-usa.htm#rorofacts" target="_blank">RORO Fact Sheet</a> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; Gain a better insight into RoRo vehicle shipping. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp; </td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFB5C5"><br><li><b>ADVICE > </b><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/about-volume.htm#roro" target="_blank">Calculating the Volume for Your Auto</a> - RoRo vehicle shipping rates are based on size. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; <center> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/sydneyroro05a.jpg" height="300" width="400"> <br><font size="2">[image: <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/sydneyroro05a.jpg" target="_blank">click here for close-up</a>]</font> </center> <br></td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFB5C5"> <li><b>ADVICE > <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/carclear.htm" target="_blank">Importing</b> Autos to the USA</a> <br><a name="premiumclearance"></a></td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#AFEEEE"> <br> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/premium.htm" target="_blank"><b>Premium Shipping Service</a> - Exclusive-Use FCL Full Container Loads </b><br> <br> <center> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/car_title_exportclearance.jpg" border="2"> </center> <br>&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Exporting Autos in FCL Containers From Our USA Warehouses <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; Our premium service includes <a href="#premiumsvcs">US Custom clearance</a> for the original title to the vehicle. </b> <br><br><li>Premium Containerized Loading, Securing, Clearing and Shipping Services<br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/rorocontainerasia.htm" target="_blank">Autos via Container to Asia</a> - Worldwide Service. </td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#AFEEEE"> <li>Premium Containerized Loading, Securing, Clearing and Shipping Services<br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/rorocontainer.htm#AutstraliaNewZealand" target="_blank">Autos via Container to Australia & New Zealand</a> - Worldwide Service. </td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#AFEEEE"> <li>Premium Containerized Loading, Securing, Clearing and Shipping Services<br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/rorocontainer.htm#Africa" target="_blank">Autos via Container to Africa</a> - Worldwide Service. </td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#AFEEEE"> <li>Premium Containerized Loading, Securing, Clearing and Shipping Services<br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/rorocontainereurope.htm" target="_blank">Autos via Container to Europe</a> - Worldwide Service. </td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#AFEEEE"> <li>Premium Containerized Loading, Securing, Clearing and Shipping Services<br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/rorocontainer.htm#Me" target="_blank">Autos via Container Med/Middle East</a> - Worldwide Service. </td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#AFEEEE"> <li>Premium Containerized Loading, Securing, Clearing and Shipping Services<br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/rorocontainer.htm#SouthCentralAmerica" target="_blank">Autos via Container to South & Central America</a> - Worldwide Service. </td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#AFEEEE"> <li>Premium Containerized Loading, Securing, Clearing and Shipping Services<br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/rorocontainer.htm#Other" target="_blank">Autos via Container to other Destinations</a> - Worldwide Service. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFB5C5"><br><b>ADVICE > Automobiles Shipping in Ocean Containers - Shipping Fact Sheet</b><br><br> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/autocontfact.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/autocontainerfacts1.JPG" border="0"></a> <br><br> <li><b>ADVICE > </b><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/autocontfact.htm" target="_blank">Auto FCL Fact Sheet</a> - Get a better understanding of the shipping services and costs offered by Sefco. Shipping vehicles inside of your own exclusive-use ocean container is one of the safest ways to export high-value vehicles. <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; <br><br></td></tr></table> <br><br> <li><b>Additional Information</b> <br> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFB5C5"><br> <b>Personally Owned Vehicles (POV) for export </b><br><br> From our website: <ul>Our rate guides and services are primarily for property owners with standard vehicles. <br> Even if you do not plan to ship your vehicle within the next 30-60 days, contact our RoRo department <br> so we can send you any updates and developments, so you are well prepared and informed <br>for when it comes time to actually move your property. <br><br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size="2">[click on the image below to read more]</font> </ul> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/caradvice.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/povshipping1.JPG" border="0"></a><br> <br><li><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/caradvice.htm" target="_blank">Auto Shipping Advice</a> - Ship your car overseas. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; <br> <a name="agequip"></a><br> <a name="roropolicies"></a> <font color="#1C1C1C" face="FranklinGothicMedium" size="2"> <br><br><ul><h3>Ro/Ro carriers and USDA Government policy > "keep it clean" </h3></ul> <center> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/images/roro_policies.JPG" border="2" alt="USDA regulations require AG equipment to be completely clean of all residue"></a></center> <br><br><ul><h3><font color="darkblue">Agricultural and High/Heavy equipment</font> <br>Export cleaning when required remains for the account of the cargo interest. </h3></ul> <center><img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/images/ag_equip_clean.JPG" border="2" alt="RoRo requirements"> </center> <br><ul><ul> <font size="3">The above is notice is posted on every export booking procesed by ACLGrimaldi roro carrier, with similar caveats noted by all other roro carriers. For further information please see the following: <a href="http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/index.shtml">aphis.usda.gov</a> and: <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/easy_guide.htm#advisory">Sefco advisories</a> - <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/industry_standards/ww_cleancargo.htm">Industry standards - clean cargo</a> </ul></ul> <br><br> </td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFB5C5"><br><a name="dos"></a><br><br><b>"Do's and Don'ts"</b><br> <br><ul>Can you make a reservation for space on a high demand vessel and then just let it go unfilled? <br><ul> Short answer: No. The view held by the RoRo steamship lines is that the space on their ships is in great demand and ships moving in high-demand trade lanes are often completely full. Shippers have certain responibilities, one is to pay the applicable charges and the other is to produce the cargo. Imagine what an airline would do if you book and buy a plane ticket, then not show up for the flight? In business, people look for 1) reliable payers and 2) parties well informed about their respective responsibilities. </ul></ul> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size="1">[click on the image below to read more]</font> <br><br> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/carshipper.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/doesanddonts1.JPG" border="0"></a><br><br> <li><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/carshipper.htm" target="_blank">Car Shippers</a> - Can you just show up at the pier? <br><br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b> Are there special requirements for customs in the USA or overseas? </b><br><br><br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Read our "Do's and Don'ts". &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br> <br> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro_export_shipping.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/sefco_export_team1.JPG" border="0"></a> <br><a name="heavyequip"></a><br><br><br> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Heavy Equipment Exports</b> > &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <font size="5">Real Case Examples</font> <p> Moved heavy equipment weighing over 25000-lbs via specialized trucker pickup from West Virginia door - with special street permits - from the US East Coast via sea into the base port of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for connecting vessel trans-shipment, delivered to the port of Mombassa, Kenya. Copy of B/L bill of lading, shown below. Documents are often transmitted via email in PDF format. <br><br> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/virginia_kenya_heavyequip.jpg" border="0"></a> <br><br><br> </td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFB5C5"><br><br> The protocol for <b> delivering your cargo to the pier</b> varies from port to port.<br> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/roro_pierdelivery_protocol.htm">Click here to see an example for the guidelines formulated by major RORO steamship lines.</a> <br> <br> Some nations - in the EU and <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/export_wash_bmore.htm#australia" target="_blank"><font color="000000">Australia</font></a> - have strict rules concerning <a href="#clean"><font color="000000">C L E A N I N G</font></a> your cargo before it is exported. <br> If you need heavy equipment, trucks, boats or other cargo to be cleaned prior to pier delivery, ask us for assistance. <br> <br> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/export_wash_bmore.htm" target="_blank">SPECIAL SUPPORT SERVICES</a> > cleaning and temporary storage <br> S.I.T. storage in transit for vehicles and heavy equipment (pre-export) can be arranged upon request. <br> S.I.T. storage yards (for inside/outside) are often relatively near to the major port shipping terminals. <br> <br> <li><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/car-faqs.htm" target="_blank">Auto Shipping Frequently Asked Questions</a> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/car-faqs.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/faqs_autoexport.JPG" border="0"></a> <br><br><br> </td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFB5C5"><br>"<b>Where do you need to go?</b>" <br><br> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/57th3rdcarcarrier.jpg" border="3"> <br> <br><li>Photo gallery: <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro1.htm" target="_blank">Ro Ro shipping</a> &nbsp;&nbsp; <br><li>Photo gallery: <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/gallery.htm" target="_blank">International Relocation</a> <br><li>Special features: <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/onlinefeatures.htm#infosection" target="_blank">At home and abroad.</a> &nbsp;<br><br> </td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFB5C5"> <br> <br><b>Don't be exposed to too much risk!</b><br> Insurance is available to protect your best interests. "Never assume." <br><br> <br> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/insure.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/tgivehicleshippinginsurance.JPG" border="0"></a> <br><br><li><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/insure.htm" target="_blank">Marine and Air Cargo Insurance</a> > Brokers/Underwriters > TGI Travel Guard > Marsh/CNA &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br><br><br></td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFB5C5"><br><br>ADVICE > <b>Common Shipping Misconceptions</b><br> <br> <li><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/misconception.htm" target="_blank">Misconception</a> - Common shipping mistakes. <br><ul><ul><a name="clean"></a><br> Re: Export Washing of vehicles, heavy equipment and machinery<br> <ul><ul> <b>Ship it clean!</b> &nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="#roropolicies">Please review the notes and observations shown above.</a> <br> See some further details here: <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/export_wash_bmore.htm" target="_blank">Export Cleaning - Baltimore roro port</a> <br><br><br></td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFB5C5"><br><br><b>Get going with your plans. Set things in motion. </b><br><br> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/toproceed.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/howtogo1.JPG" border="0"></a> <br><br> <li><b>To proceed > <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/toproceed.htm" target="_blank">How to Go with Sefco</a> - Steps by step instructions. </b><br><br><br><br></td></tr></table> <a name="waytogo"></a> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFACD"><a name="roroguides"></a> <br><br><b>Sefco Export Management Company, Inc.</b><br> &nbsp; Think "safety first". <br><br> We know the export/import shipping business, inside and out. <br>Have a look at <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro1.htm" target="_blank">our photo galleries</a> to see and learn more about RoRo shipping.<br> <br><center><table width="60%" cellpadding="4" border="1"> <tr><td><center><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro1.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/roropic.jpg" width="180" height="180" border="1"></a></center> </td> <td><center><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/gallery.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/rollon.jpg" width="178" alt="click here to visit our main gallery" height="118"></a></center> </td></tr></table></center> <br> <li><a href="#roro">RoRo guides and advice</a> - Some things you should know. <br> <li><a href="#heavyequip">Heavy Equipment Export Expertise</a> - See some examples. <br> <br> See more of <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/onlinefeatures.htm#visual" target="_blank">our special online features and photo galleries</a>.<br> <br> </td></tr></table> <table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFB5C5"><a name="roroschedules"> </a> <br><br> <h4>We can help keep you informed of the latest developments. <br> <font color="darkblue">Monitor historic trends > Read our PORT NEWS UPDATES </font></h4> <center><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/portnewsupdates_2007.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/portnews_0905.JPG" border="0"></a><br><br> Read our free online review: <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/portnewsupdates_2007.htm" target="_blank"><b>Port News Updates</b></a> </center><a name="rororegister"></a> <h4>Sailing Schedules for Ships with Ro/Ro Capacity</h4> <ul>Our clients receive the most up to date information concerning sailing departure dates, ETA estimated times of arrival, schedule changes and other news you need to know. <br><br> Our shippers, paying customers and established accounts always receive our closest attention and care at all times. We encourage logistics providers to register with Sefco so we can send you the latest updates for service into the areas you are most interested in. <br><br> <b>Keep informed: get rates, updated sailing schedules, and much more. </b> <br> <br> <ul><table width="85%" cellpadding="10" border="1"> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/registration_personalsvcs.htm" target="_blank"> <b>Sign up for our services.</b></a> <br><br> <font size="2">You do not have to be shipping immediately "this week", for us to help you obtain sailing schedules, latest delivery "cut-off" dates, updated vessel arrival dates, re-confirm port fees, double check on documentation requirements, and provide general support for your anticipated overseas consignment. If you have worked with us before, as a paying customer, you are already considered to be an "established account". If you are working with us for the first time, please send in your initial retainer for <b>active account service</b>. Once registered, we will maintain a file under your name and we will be able to help you keep track of all that needs to be done. <p>There's a lot of free information that you can obtain by visiting the nearest public library, and reading trade publications that publish sailing schedules, provide the transit routes for the largest SS Lines, and the Embassies are open to field questions from the general public regarding the latest requirements for the importation of personal property. US Customs is open and has staff to help with any questions regarding export clearance procedures for vehicles at the various US ports. But why spend all that time? <br><br> We have the information, we have the knowledge and experience. We can start working for you right now, today, to answer your questions. "Work with us, and we'll be working <u>for you</u>."<br><br> You can sign up now, and decide to ship your personal property many months later. In the meantime, we'll be available to answer your questions and provide the serious and professional attention that you deserve. And people tend to have lots of questions! The cost of your registration can be applied to Sefco's price for purchasing and shipping services. </font> <br><br><b>Consider this</b>: <font size="2"><ul>Are you in the "American heartland" - somewhere in the interior of the USA, and you are thinking about <b>buying a vehicle to be shipped back to your home country?</b> You are in good company. Many people do what you are thinking of doing. But what is the smartest and most cost effective way to arrange this? <br><br>Let's say you are in Oklahoma or Minnesota. <br> If you buy a car locally, it's going to cost you a lot of money just to move it from, say, Minneapolis, all the way to the US East Coast - which is where most RoRo ships depart from. <br><br> Instead: Look up the year/make/model that you want. Go online and go to local dealers. Decide on what you want to buy. Then <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/registration_personalsvcs.htm" target="_blank">ask us</a> to contact the dealers that we have been working with for many years. Over the years we have built up some very good relationships in this area. <br><br> Some dealers provide discounts on vehicles that they sell for export. SEFCO can act as your purchasing agent, to buy the model you want. We can arrange for a pre-shipment inspection of your vehicle, complete with digital photos (added value option). We can arrange to pickup and transfer to the piers along the US East Coast. If you <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/purchase.htm" target="_blank">buy through SEFCO</a>, we buy from sources sensibly located for export. <br><br> </ul> Register for our service and we'll be working for you. </font> </td></tr></table></ul> <br><br> Our account-focused services are tailored to address the particular business interests of our customers. <br> Our <b>Sefco customer online report</b>, help you track the latest developments within your various trade areas. <br>Subject matter include: <b>RoRo export sailings</b> to the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, South and Central America. <br><br> <b>If you would like to get a better idea of how things work</b>, please review our <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/sitemap.htm#resources" target="_blank">free online service guides</a>. We provide many examples of rates (which are always subject to confirmation at the time of booking), methodologies and requirements. If you <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/toproceed.htm" target="_blank">become a Sefco account</a>, we'll track developments for you and report to you on any changes in rates, schedules, sailing routes, customs requirements, inspection requirements, and more... all tailored to your needs. <br> <a name="roroschedules"></a><br> <center><img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/roll-on_roll-off_ship.jpg" border="1"> </center><br> <b>Ro/Ro Capable Steamship Lines - Sample sailing schedule</b> <br><ul> <i>As an example</i> of the sailings and transit times for Ro/Ro ships serving: <br> the US / European / African trade routes, have a look at the following schedules. <br><br><center> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/portnewsupdates_2007.htm#westafricaschedules" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/roroschedules_africa06.GIF" border="3"><br> Click here to see routing and transit updates <br> provided by some of the SS Line carriers we work with. </a></center> </ul> <br><br> All schedules are reconfirmed at the time of booking, and are subject to change. There are additional sailings through our carefully selected network of carriers, forwarders and approved agents located around the world. Once you become a Sefco customer and a formal commercial account, we'll keep you "in the loop" concerning the latest developments, matters of concerns, and general information pertaining to our various trade areas. Please click on the images below to see a larger version (jpg images). <br> <br><br> <center> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro_eastbound_0905.JPG" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro_eastbound_0905_sm.JPG" border="3"></a> <br> [click on the image to see larger version, 1096 x 859 pixels] <br><br> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro_eastbound_0905_a.JPG" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro_eastbound_0905_a_sm.jpg" border="3"></a> <br> [click on the image to see larger version, 1084 x 416 pixels] <br><br> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro_westbound_0905.JPG" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro_westbound_0905_sm.JPG" border="3"></a> <br> [click on the image to see larger version, 1086 x 533 pixels] <br><br> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro_westbound_0905_a.JPG" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/roro_westbound_0905_a_sm.JPG" border="3"></a> <br> [click on the image to see larger version, 1090 x 811 pixels] <br><br> </center> </ul> <table width="100%" align="center"><tr><td><font size="1" color="#FFB5C5"> We specialize in the overseas shipping of automobiles, motorcycles, motorboats, sailboats, oversized construction equipment, tropical and extreme weather vehicles, personal effects, household goods. Auto Shipping by Sea and Air Freight. Although the majority of vehicles shipped internationally are shipped by ocean, we do transport a great deal of armored vehicles, race cars, classic, antique and collector vehicles (often valued in excess of $1 million) via air freight as well. Located in the United States and Around the World. In addition to our Elizabeth, NJ warehouse, we offer warehousing services in Baltimore, MD; Brunswick, GA; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Houston, TX; Los Angeles and Oakland, CA; London, England; Paris, France; Antwerp, Belgium; Amsterdam, NL; Bremerhaven, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Dubai, U.A.E. We have a vast network of associates throughout the world that enables us to handle all of your international shipping needs from almost any location on the globe. </font></td><td> <center> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/caradvice.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/onlyauth1.jpg" border="2"></a> </center></td> <td><center> <a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/carshipper.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.sefco-export.com/rightlane.jpg" border="2"></a></center> </td> <td><font size="1" color="#FFB5C5"> Superior Service at Affordable Rates. Courteous Service is more than just a catch phrase. Whether you are shipping your car to Nigeria, one cubic meter of personal effects to Puerto Rico, or the entire contents of your home to Ireland, our conscientious and knowledgeable staff will assist you with every facet of your international shipping requirements. The majority of our business is based on repeat business as well as recommendations through clients that have previously entrusted us with their automobiles, personal belongings, furniture (antique as well as new), household goods and general freight. Our years of experience along with our expertise as an international shipping company will allow us to make your overseas shipping experience smooth, seamless and successful. International Shipping Company, Dependable Auto Shippers. </font> </td></tr></table> <li><a href=#roro>RoRo shipping</a> - Sefco is the way to go.<br><br></td></tr></table> </ul> <br><br></strong> [<a href="#up">top</a>] </ul> </ul><br><br> </td> </tr> </table> <br> <br> <center> <table width="95%" cellpadding="4" cellpadding="4" border="1" BGCOLOR="#F5F5DC"> <tr> <td> <CENTER> <FONT SIZE="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif, Verdana"> <A HREF="http://www.sefco-export.com" class="list" target="_blank"> [Home]</A> | <A HREF="http://www.sefco-export.com/communication_page.htm" target="_blank"> [Ask Us] </a> | <A HREF="http://www.sefco-export.com/steps.htm" target="_blank"> [Important Advice] </a>| <A HREF="http://www.sefco-export.com/move.htm" class="list" target="_blank"> [About Moving]</A> |<A HREF="http://www.sefco-export.com/toproceed.htm" target="_blank"> [How to Proceed] </a> | <A HREF="http://www.sefco-export.com/contract.htm" target="_blank"> [Contract Form] </a> |<a href="http://www.sefco-export.com/gallery.htm" target="_blank"> [Photo Gallery]</a> | <br> <A HREF="http://www.sefco-export.com/region.htm" class="list" target="_blank"> [Regions]</A> | <A HREF="http://www.sefco-export.com/carshipper.htm" class="list" target="_blank"> [Autos]</A> | <A HREF="http://www.sefco-export.com/caradvice.htm" class="list" target="_blank"> [Car Advice]</A> | <A HREF="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" class="list" target="_blank"> [Rate Inquiry]</A> <A HREF="http://www.sefco-export.com/sitemap.htm" target="_blank"> [Site Map] </a> | <A HREF="http://www.sefco-export.com/espanol.htm" target="_blank"> [Mapa de Sitio Web en Espanol] </a> </FONT> </CENTER> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <CENTER> <b> <FONT SIZE="2">Have a question or comment about SEFCO or the SEFCO website? <br>Visit our <A HREF="http://www.sefco-export.com/shipping/online_request.htm" target="_blank">general inquiry page</A> to advise us of your thoughts. </FONT> </b> </CENTER> </td> </tr> </table> <br><font size="2" face="Arial">main phone: (888) 268-0565 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; main email: <a href="mailto:info@sefco-export.com?subject=Sefco Export headquarters">info@sefco-export.com</a> <br> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; hrs: 9 am - 5 pm, Mon-Fri &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </font> <br> <br></CENTER> </td> </tr> </table> </center> <HR SIZE="3"> <font size="1"> MOST SECTIONS UPDATED MONTHLY - v.10/2008 ©J.Quinn/<A HREF="http://www.sefco-export.com" target="_blank">sefco-export.com</a> </font></body></html>