How to determine what service(s) you need

Most assets purchased at auction are in need of one or more logistics services before they arrive at their new location. Below is a list of common services:

Packing & Crating
Most assets purchased at an auction need to be prepared before they can be safely shipped. Fragile equipment like computers and microscopes should be foam-packed or protected in bubble-wrap. If you purchase multiple assets, they may be able to be consolidated into one box or crate before shipping. Since most carriers (see below) will not accept loose or unpackaged freight, this is typically the first step in an item's shipping process. Once items are packed, they need to be prepared (forms completed) and handed to the carrier of choice.

Rigging
Large, complicated machinery may need to be disconnected, disassembled, staged and loaded onto a truck. Riggers (machinery movers) can provide these services and may also be helpful in documenting the dismantling process and labeling connections in order to make set up and reconfiguration more efficient on the receiving end. Transportation & Logistics Services works to make sure suggested riggers have the proper insurance and experience to properly execute your move in a reasonable timeframe.

Movers
These are companies/ individuals who hand pack and load your assets into a padded van or truck and transport them to a specified location. They offer the same services as residential and commercial movers. Typically, this is the safest and most reliable way to move assets that do not require rigging.

Carriers
These are the transportation companies. Examples include Fedex, UPS, Airborne Express, and DHL. Once assets are packaged, they need to be prepared for the carrier of choice: forms filled out, pickup appointment scheduled, and physical hand-off to the carrier's truck. Our suggested riggers and packers usually offer this service.

International Transportation
Land, air, or ocean container transportation across international borders usually involves the additional complexities of specially-prepared documents which enable goods to pass customs checkpoints without penalties or delays. GoIndustry-DoveBid's suggested vendors have the experience required to manage these complexities.