Frequently Asked Questions
We hope this list will help answer some of those easy questions. If you need more questions answered or you need more detailed answers to your questions please contact us at Info@caravanpackaging.com.
Q: Will Caravan Packaging accept credit cards?
A: At this time Caravan Packaging is accepting credit cards as a
form of payment. Caravan packaging also accepts Money
Orders and Company Checks for one time shipments. Caravan
Packaging will also make arrangements for direct wire transfer
of funds.
Q: Should we export crate material
that will be loaded into an overseas container?
A: Yes. An overseas shipping container will not provide any
protection from the salt air or moisture. Un-crated equipment
can be difficult to block and brace into an overseas container.
It may also be subject to unloading from the container at the
port of discharge and transferred to another form of overland
transportation. In some instances a well designed skid and
moisture barrier bag may be adequate.
Q: Will Caravan Packaging make the
export shipping arrangements?
A:Caravan Packaging would prefer that the customer make all
necessary arrangements for an export shipment. Caravan Packaging
will work closely with the freight forwarder of your choice to
insure a trouble free shipment.
Q: Are there any special Import
Restrictions on shipments entering other countries?
A:Yes, The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) has
developed an international standard for the heat treating of
Solid Wood Packaging Materials. Visit
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_exports/wpm/country/index.shtml
for a complete list of countries requiring Heat Treatment Standard ISPM 15.
You can also visit
https://www.ippc.int/IPP/En/default.jsp for more information
about the ISPM 15 standard.
Q: Will Caravan Packaging arrange my
"Domestic" shipment?
A: Caravan Packaging would prefer that the customer make
shipping arrangements with the carrier of their choice. This
usually gives the customer the benefit of any discounts that
they may have in place with their carriers. Caravan Packaging
will make domestic shipping arrangements for those customers
whom do not have accounts with any freight companies. This is
determined on a case by case basis. Caravan Packaging will work
closely with the freight company in either instance to insure a
trouble free shipment.
Q: Will Caravan Packaging assist me
if I am out of the local area?
A: Yes. Caravan Packaging works with many out of the area customers
making long distance arrangements a snap.