{"id":7542,"date":"2022-06-08T05:56:19","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T12:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/?p=7542"},"modified":"2026-01-27T08:45:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T16:45:32","slug":"how-to-ship-oversized-cargo-containers-and-parcels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/how-to-ship-oversized-cargo-containers-and-parcels\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Ship: Oversized Cargo, Containers, and Parcels"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Streamline Your Oversized, Undersized, and Container Cargo Shipping Processes by Following These 6 Tips<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not easy to move oversized cargo. You need special permits, there are time constraints, etc. Containers are no different and parcels are very different (simpler \ud83d\ude42 ).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any type of shipment that isn\u2019t full truckload (FTL) or less than truckload (LTL) is outside the industry norm. We realize that those outside-the-norm shipment types are difficult for you to get information on in one place. <\/span><b>Everything seems to be boxed in its own category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why, in this article, we want to focus on all three and make sure to give you <\/span><b>all of the information you\u2019ll need<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in order to ship any of them. If the information you find here is not enough, our shipping experts will assist you every step of the way when you decide to ship. Start your quoting process now on Freightera.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oversized-cargo-shipping.jpg\" alt=\"A red truck hauling oversized cargo in a crate\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oversized-cargo-shipping.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oversized-cargo-shipping-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Oversized-cargo-shipping-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oversized Cargo Shipping Tips<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what makes up oversized freight? In short, <\/span><b>anything that doesn\u2019t fit within a standard 53\u2019 dry van is considered oversized<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and requires specialized trucks. For a much more detailed description of such trucks and their pros and cons please see our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/freight-shipping-guide\/ftl-freight-shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">definitive freight shipping guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trucks range from 40,000 lbs capacity all the way up to 92,000 lbs. <\/span><b>In most states in the USA, it\u2019s actually illegal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to use trailers on the higher end of that spectrum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without further ado, let\u2019s dive into the tips.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request quotes (permits) on time<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>It\u2019s important to get your quote on time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (and possibly expect some changes) before your shipment is picked up. That\u2019s because permits take some time to acquire for oversized freight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most carriers have time-based permits to transport oversized cargo so you should be fine in most cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, <\/span><b>some <\/b><b><i>really-really<\/i><\/b><b> large shipments require <\/b><b><i>additional <\/i><\/b><b>permits which can take up some of your time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so it\u2019s best to always be safe and request pricing on time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quote a few times<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we mentioned, there can be some changes in pricing between the time you originally quoted and the actual pickup date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why <\/span><b>it\u2019s a good idea to quote once as soon as you find out you\u2019ll need to move a large piece<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of equipment (or anything else) to get a ballpark figure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The next time you want to quote is when you have everything ready to go<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your end. And in the case that the cargo is not one of those <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">really-really<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> large pieces, you\u2019ll basically be good to go altogether.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, if your shipment is in the largest possible category, then you\u2019ll have some more time to wait before your pickup is completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why <\/span><b>the last time you want to double-check your price is once the carrier has all the permits ready<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Yellow-container-on-truck.jpg\" alt=\"A truck loaded with a yellow container at a port\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Yellow-container-on-truck.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Yellow-container-on-truck-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Yellow-container-on-truck-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Container Shipping Specific Tips<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As far as containers are concerned, they\u2019re pretty similar to standard shipments, along with a few caveats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to find out what those are.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your shipment is cleared before requesting a pickup<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/freight-shipping-guide\/container-ground-shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">containers are shipped<\/a> from ports to wherever they need to go. Along with that, they commonly get delivered to bonded warehouses and have to wait until they are cleared from customs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to <\/span><b>avoid any potential missed pickups or unnecessary additional fees, it\u2019s best to only request pickup once the shipment is cleared<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and allowed to move forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be prepared for some extra fees<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/freight-shipping-guide\/how-to-avoid-extra-fees-in-container-ground-shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>when it comes to containers, additional fees are to be expected<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Especially now that ports are extremely congested and backlogs are enormous.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why along with requesting your pickup a month in advance, <\/span><b>you should expect to have the carrier wait at the port for (potentially) hours to be serviced<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why there are often additional waiting time fees added to container shipments. <\/span><b>Ports are understaffed, overworked and the demand for pickups is not decreasing.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Parcels-in-hand.jpg\" alt=\"A man holding two parcel sized boxes\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Parcels-in-hand.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Parcels-in-hand-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Parcels-in-hand-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcel Specific Tips<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book at least a day ahead<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, we\u2019ve reached the simpler part of this guide. When it comes to parcels, the charges are relatively low compared to everything else in the shipping industry. They are also pretty simple to service and don\u2019t require entire 53\u2019 trucks to come to pick them up with hydraulic lifts to lift them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcels are tame. The only thing you need to worry about is getting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your instant online quote<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Our system does the rest. You will receive a shipping label that you need to attach to your box or package and it will be picked up the next day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s it. That\u2019s the only issue when it comes to parcel shipping. <\/span><b>They cannot be picked up on the same day that you submitted your order<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re shipping more than a few boxes, consider LTL shipping<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re shipping several larger packages\/boxes, it may become pretty expensive pretty quickly to ship them separately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why you might want to consider placing them all on one pallet and shipping them together with a freight carrier. Granted, <\/span><b>this will only work if you\u2019re shipping to and from one location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but in some cases, it will save you a bunch of time and money.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is it, we\u2019ve covered the unusual cargo sizes and what you want to expect. Hopefully, these tips will help you make sure your shipment goes as smoothly as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best thing to do now is to put your newfound knowledge to the test by booking your shipment with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightera.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Freightera<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy shipping!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Streamline Your Oversized, Undersized, and Container Cargo Shipping Processes by Following These 6 Tips It\u2019s not easy to move oversized cargo. 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