August 12, 2011 – 2:53 pm
You will find information about other type of containerized transport here – shared cointaner load
FCL – Full Container Load is an Exclusive Container.
Customers having expensive cars and keen not to let anybody else access their automobiles can opt to get their vehicles shipped in an exclusive container. The customer is entitled to ship on the very first available vessel, can choose a designated agent to handle import procedures and has a sole access to open the container at the destination.
Full container load is a great solution for classic car owners or oldtimer shippers, who care about extreme safety of their beautiful vehicles.
Protecting your oldtimer when shipping overseas is very important. Owner just cannot leave behind the fact, that auto could be damaged by water, salt, moisture – moreover, not only chasis, but also engine and interior are very vulnerable.
Here are 4 basic and the most practical preparation tips for all classic car shippers:
1) Cover Car – clearly the car should be covered to keep dust and moisture off the car. Also keep in mind that heat in a container is very bad for rubber.
2) WD-40 can be used effectively on the engine, wires, etc. to keep moisture from collecting. This is a common procedure for transport via ocean.
3) Salt – keeps moisture away
4) Vaseline - use in places where corroding begins
Using four simple tips help protecting your car during international moving in container.