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Shipping company - pick up item at Port of Houston and deliver to OKC
Posted on 3/2/16 at 11:34 am
Posted on 3/2/16 at 11:34 am
Alright this is a shot in the dark but I really don't know where to start otherwise:
For our 5 year wedding anniversary (the theme is wood), the Mrs and I are giving each other a massive slab of petrified wood which we will turn into a coffee table. The piece we want is in Europe and is approximately 47"x35" and weighs in excess of 400#.
The cheapest and most reliable shipping option is via ship to either the Port of Houston or the Port of New Orleans and then arrange ground transportation from there. This is where I'm lost.
The seller is arranging to get it to the US, but then it's up to me from there to get it to OKC.
Does anyone have a contact who provides this type of service or have you ever had something like this done for you? I just don't even know how to look this kind of thing up. Maybe a courier service? Anyway, I figured it was worth a shot on the OT. Thanks.
For our 5 year wedding anniversary (the theme is wood), the Mrs and I are giving each other a massive slab of petrified wood which we will turn into a coffee table. The piece we want is in Europe and is approximately 47"x35" and weighs in excess of 400#.
The cheapest and most reliable shipping option is via ship to either the Port of Houston or the Port of New Orleans and then arrange ground transportation from there. This is where I'm lost.
The seller is arranging to get it to the US, but then it's up to me from there to get it to OKC.
Does anyone have a contact who provides this type of service or have you ever had something like this done for you? I just don't even know how to look this kind of thing up. Maybe a courier service? Anyway, I figured it was worth a shot on the OT. Thanks.
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Posted on 3/2/16 at 11:36 am to The Last Coco
5 years and you're flying a 400# block of wood in from Europe? Geeze!
I would guess a hot shot or motor freight of some type, but regardless of which you go with, it's going to be expensive as hell.
I would guess a hot shot or motor freight of some type, but regardless of which you go with, it's going to be expensive as hell.
Posted on 3/2/16 at 11:37 am to The Last Coco
is the shipper handling customs clearance or are you?
Posted on 3/2/16 at 11:39 am to The Last Coco
Cheetah hot shot service in Houston
Red Stick if New Orleans
Use both in my business, not cheap but it is a dedicated truck only carrying your shite. Estimated is $1700 to make the trip. Less if they can pick up something else on the way home. Paying for dead head driving sucks.
Red Stick if New Orleans
Use both in my business, not cheap but it is a dedicated truck only carrying your shite. Estimated is $1700 to make the trip. Less if they can pick up something else on the way home. Paying for dead head driving sucks.
Posted on 3/2/16 at 11:39 am to The Last Coco
Fed Ex ground or less than truckload. They handle golf bags and large film equipment, so why not a heavy log? Dad's business uses them all the time, and also some trucking company.
Posted on 3/2/16 at 11:40 am to The Last Coco
quote:
(the theme is wood)
Seems appropriate.
Posted on 3/2/16 at 11:41 am to The Last Coco
UShip is the answer
As a bonus, you might get to be on TV if they are still doing the show
Shipping Wars
As a bonus, you might get to be on TV if they are still doing the show
Shipping Wars
Posted on 3/2/16 at 11:41 am to yoga girl
Google: hot shot companies in Houston/NOLA
Call and ask
Call and ask
Posted on 3/2/16 at 12:12 pm to jcole4lsu
quote:
is the shipper handling customs clearance or are you?
The shipper is getting it through customs, I just have to go pick it up when it's ready and get it to OKC.
Posted on 3/2/16 at 12:30 pm to The Last Coco
Cargoways Logistics out of Houston
Posted on 3/2/16 at 12:35 pm to The Last Coco
I use Pinch Flatbed out of Houston
Posted on 3/2/16 at 12:37 pm to KYINYOI
quote:
Cargoways Logistics out of Houston
They are a PITA.
Posted on 3/2/16 at 12:41 pm to The Last Coco
Saia Motor Freight or AAA Cooper. It will take 3-4 days but will save you over $1000.00 compared to using a hotshot.
Posted on 3/2/16 at 12:44 pm to Scooba
Why is that?
Posted on 3/2/16 at 12:49 pm to The Last Coco
Do not use a common carrier or motorfreight company! They will frick it up!!!!!!!
Email me. I'm the solution to your problem.
Heypaul@mail.com
Email me. I'm the solution to your problem.
Heypaul@mail.com
Posted on 3/2/16 at 12:53 pm to heypaul
Damn Son. You got wood give it to her. No need to involve foreign countries, shipping, and shite
Posted on 3/2/16 at 12:58 pm to weadjust
I was gonna say my wife gets wood for all our anniversaries.
Posted on 3/2/16 at 12:59 pm to weadjust
This post was edited on 3/2/16 at 1:00 pm
Posted on 3/2/16 at 1:01 pm to The Last Coco
I'll do it for $1200. I've been a truck driver for 22 years. I live in Shreveport and can pick it up and deliver it to you in OKC. Email me if you're interested--kberrylsu72@gmail.com
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