Unity Van Lines is owned and operated by a husband and wife team with a collective of more than twenty years worth of experience moving families and business long distance. Together they built the firm from a single older tractor trailer to a fleet of Volvos that are as safe, durable and reliable as Unity Van Lines is with its customers’ possessions, and into an all points shipping company that reaches local, long distance and international destinations. Between the two, they have direct experience working in the trucks, on sales, marketing, as especially client services, operations and administration. Their knowledge and understanding of the shipping industry is reflected in their attention to every detail, easing the minds of clients so they can focus on everything else.

International Move

WHY OCEAN?

Ocean Transportation is the most common avenue for international shipping. Larger volume shipments are usually via ocean transportation. A large factor contributing to the popularity of ocean transportation is cost. In the international shipping industry, ocean transportation is the most cost effective mode of shipping.

OCEAN TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

The three most common ways to ship by ocean are:

  1. Direct FCL / LCL The direct shipment of merchandise to the point of destination in another country utilizing one vessel. The direct method of ocean transportation is available to most high volume shipping locations for both FCL and LCL consignments. This method decreases transit time and increases the cost of the ocean freight.
     
  2. Trans-ship FCL / LCL The shipment of merchandise to the point of destination in another country on more than one vessel. The trans-ship method of transportation is available for both FCL and LCL consignments. This method is more cost effective than the direct method, however takes longer to arrive at final destination.
     
  3. "SWI" Consolidation Consolidation is a term which applies to multiple shipments being loaded into an ocean container. When smaller shipments are combined in one steamship container, the cost of the ocean freight, THC - Terminal Handling Charges (mandatory in every form of ocean transportation) and delivery are dramatically reduced. 

 

 

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Moving Guide

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Commercial Move

Unity Van Lines has the expertise and equipment to handle your corporate and business relocation. We realize that every business is different and we know the correct questions to ask to. 
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International Moving

Ocean Transportation is the most common avenue for international shipping. Larger volume shipments are usually via ocean transportation. A large factor contributing to the popularity of ocean transportation is cost.
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