{"id":22801,"date":"2023-02-28T17:21:34","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T17:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sflworldwide.com\/?p=22801"},"modified":"2023-08-22T22:59:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T22:59:34","slug":"how-to-ship-large-items-a-comprehensive-guide-sfl-worldwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sflworldwide.com\/blog\/how-to-ship-large-items-a-comprehensive-guide-sfl-worldwide","title":{"rendered":"How to Ship Large Items: A Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22801\" class=\"elementor elementor-22801\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5287829 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5287829\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bc39675\" data-id=\"bc39675\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16c4428 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16c4428\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Shipping large items can be a complex task. The packaging material, size, and other factors determine the ease with which you can ship large items. SFL Worldwide is a leading competitor offering specialized shipping services for heavy or oversized items. In this guide, you will learn everything about large package shipping, from getting quotes for shipping to how to ship large packages to your final destination.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-156fcb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"156fcb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Shipping Large Items: Tips and Best Practices for Safe Delivery<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c454e9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c454e9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Every carrier has its criteria for classifying items in shipping. Fundamentally,\u00a0 the weight of a package is determined by its dimensions. You can read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sflworldwide.com\/volumetric-weight\">dimensional weight<\/a> in our resource section. Your shipper may apply additional handling surcharges depending on the weight of the package. Some items may be classified as heavy or oversized, while some may be classified as freight. Here are some classifications for large items in shipping by leading carriers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afe196f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"afe196f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedex.com\/en-us\/shipping\/how-to-ship-oversized-items.html\"><b>FedEx<\/b> <\/a>&#8211; Any item&#8217;s dimensions with a girth of more than 130 inches are considered oversized. Any item heavier than 150 lbs with dimensions with a combined length and girth of more than 165 inches is considered freight.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f08075 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f08075\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ups.com\/us\/en\/support\/shipping-support\/shipping-dimensions-weight\/shipping-heavy-items.page\"><b>UPS<\/b><\/a> &#8211; Any package weighing over 70 lbs is classified as heavy or large. Items more than 150 lbs are considered freight.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07a566c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07a566c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We&#8217;ve consulted with industry experts and included external links to reputable sources throughout this guide to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information. Use SFL Worldwide\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/rates.sflworldwide.com\"><b><i>Get a Quote<\/i><\/b><\/a> feature to get shipping quotes from all carriers on our website. This will help you determine the best way to ship a large item and the large item shipping cost according to the weight and dimensions of your package.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b1acea7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b1acea7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bf78e9b\" data-id=\"bf78e9b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63b1df9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63b1df9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Shipping Options for Large Items<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85c9648 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85c9648\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When it comes to shipping large items, you have several options. Some of the popular options include:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4c771d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4c771d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Freight Shipping: <\/b>We highly recommend this option for oversized items unsuitable for transporting via traditional shipping methods. Freight shipping typically involves transporting items in pallets or crates on flatbeds or semi-trucks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd57673 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd57673\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>LTL (Less Than Truckload) Shipping:<\/b> If you&#8217;re shipping items that are too large for parcel shipping but don&#8217;t require a full truckload, LTL shipping is a great option. With LTL shipping, your items are clubbed with other shipments to reduce costs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4aaf312 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4aaf312\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>White Glove Shipping:\u00a0 <\/b>Use this service for fragile or high-value items that require special handling. White Glove Shipping transports your items with the help of trained professionals who will handle them with the utmost care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d051959 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d051959\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-839efb9\" data-id=\"839efb9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb0811a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb0811a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How To Pack Large Items<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5a62c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b5a62c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When packing larger items for shipment, it is important to keep the package cost-effective, environment-friendly, and space-saving to make efficient shipments. Learn how to ship large items with our easy guide below.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63099f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63099f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Consult with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sflworldwide.com\/contact-support\/\">shipping experts<\/a> at SFL Worldwide to understand the requirements for packing special items, including liquids and other restricted\/dangerous goods.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3fc7c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a3fc7c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Choose The Right Size Box<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68b3ca5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68b3ca5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is essential to use the right-sized box, as the sizing makes all the difference in keeping your shipping costs low. Read how shipping companies calculate shipping rates based on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sflworldwide.com\/volumetric-weight\">dimensional weight<\/a>. This is the amount of space occupied by your package in relation to the size of the storage in the transportation. You want to ensure you have the correct size box for larger shipments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b007775 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b007775\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Utilize A Sturdy Material<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed5b5c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed5b5c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As much as we are about saving money at SFL Worldwide, we oftentimes find our customers reusing old boxes to pack their shipments. Old boxes are not as sturdy or uncompromised in quality. We recommend using a strong box to pack your items, and don\u2019t forget to add protective material to keep your contents intact.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2331069 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2331069\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Use Bubble Wrap To Protect Items From Damage<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fba66ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fba66ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>SFL Worldwide uses professional bubble wrap to protect items in transit &#8211; for our professional moving services or worldwide shipping. Bubble wrap is a cheap, inexpensive option to give your package some added protection and keep your oversized items safe during shipment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02db91e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"02db91e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Reinforce The Bottom With Heavy-Duty Packing Tape<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a307efa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a307efa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Secure your box with heavy-duty packing tape or one that professionals recommend. Your shipments cannot be packed with one universal duct or packaging tape. There are different types of tapes and taping techniques, such as the<i> \u2018H\u2019<\/i> method or the <i>snowflake<\/i> method, for packing various items.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0225e74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0225e74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Seal The Boxes With Packing Tape, Where Necessary<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80aa84b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80aa84b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the last steps in packing large items is the final extra step of protection for your box. Seal your boxes with extra packing tape for strong support to your shipment. Use heavy-duty packing tape to ensure your shipments reach your destination securely when in doubt.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5821fb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5821fb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Label The Box With Shipping Information And Fragile Stickers If Necessary<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8db8f77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8db8f77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The final step is to label your box with the correct shipping information and care instructions using fragile stickers and notes, where necessary. You can use your template or simply print the prepaid label provided to you when booking here on SFL Worldwide. Use this checklist to verify that your label contains essential information, such as \u2013<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aa3262 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2aa3262\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\">Recipient\u2019s name, address\u00a0<\/li><li aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\">Sender\u2019s name, address<\/li><li aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\">Shipping Method\u00a0<\/li><li aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\">Weight of Package<\/li><li aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\">Routing Number\u00a0<\/li><li aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\">Tracking reference\u00a0<\/li><li aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\">Other information<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5011e3b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5011e3b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-536e611\" data-id=\"536e611\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e440b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e440b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Factors to Consider When Selecting A Shipping Company Wisely<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99fefd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99fefd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Costs<\/b> &#8211; One of the first things you must know before you select a shipping company. Rates make or break the decision to select the right shipping company.\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Speed<\/b> &#8211; When it comes to shipping to your customers, ensuring your packages arrive on time is crucial. Learn more about the shipping company\u2019s delivery speed for different types of packages.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Geographic Locations<\/b> &#8211; Ask the shipping company for their delivery range to determine if they can fulfill your requirement.\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Specialist Services<\/b> &#8211; Did you know SFL Worldwide provides our in-house consultation for customs clearance and packaging assistance? These services are always a bonus and make shipping stress-free.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Customer Service <\/b>&#8211; Shipping can be a stressful process when it is done without the right guidance. Our customer service experts at SFL Worldwide are here to help and answer your questions anytime. Simply visit our contact center or call us at 1-800-691-2335.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-78b6a79 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"78b6a79\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1ea06a3\" data-id=\"1ea06a3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-921bad2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"921bad2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common mistakes to avoid when shipping large items<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5acb70c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5acb70c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Shipping large items can be a complex process, especially for those unfamiliar with the world of logistics. Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sflworldwide.com\/blog\/common-shipping-mistakes-to-avoid\">common mistakes to avoid when shipping large items<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61ca57a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"61ca57a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Measure your item<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95afb2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95afb2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Failure to measure and weigh your items properly can result in significant delays and be expensive.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-689e706 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"689e706\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Improper use of packaging<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b4aad7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b4aad7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Avoid using the wrong packaging material for your large items. You can use special tools and packaging materials designed specifically to keep them secure and prevent transit damage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-410b519 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"410b519\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Taking these precautions ensures your large items arrive safely and securely at your final destination.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3e6a7a0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3e6a7a0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-be3277b\" data-id=\"be3277b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a1b30f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a1b30f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to get a quote on SFL Worldwide<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbedd9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbedd9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With the right shipping company, such as SFL Worldwide, you are guaranteed to ship hassle-free items, regardless of their size. SFL Worldwide makes it easy to get large package shipping costs from all shipping companies by pulling all your quotes directly on our website.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e054dca elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e054dca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 1 - Visit the <a href=\"\/\" style=\"font-weight: inherit; color: #d13729;\">SFL Worldwide website.<\/a><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-caf2633 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"caf2633\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The SFL Worldwide website has an instant rate calculator that can get you rates from various carriers according to your shipping speed and budget requirements. Get the right quote and discounts for your shipment in seconds when you ship with us.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bde3d2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bde3d2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 2 - Select the item you\u2019re planning to ship<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-560c531 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"560c531\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choose the item using our quick select options from a box, envelope, TV, and more. Now you\u2019re seconds away from some of the lowest quotes on the internet.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84fadd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"84fadd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 3 - Select the locations for both the sender and the receiver.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8830292 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8830292\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We require information on both the sender and receiver locations. This helps us find you low rates based on your location.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a21ec8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a21ec8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 4 - Enter your contact information<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5d2297 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b5d2297\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Almost done. Give us your contact details to get all your quotes instantly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14ce8a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"14ce8a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 5 - That\u2019s it! Your quotes are ready!<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7685772 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7685772\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our quote calculator gets you the best quotes with exclusive shipping discounts for all major carriers in seconds. It is now time to select the quote from the many options we have presented to you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cb487d5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cb487d5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b9ce625\" data-id=\"b9ce625\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdb0a64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bdb0a64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Secure Your Shipping<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5027119 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5027119\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>SFL Worldwide has been a trusted logistics provider for domestic and international shipments since 2005. Save up to 70% off your shipments using our smart tools and extensive resources on our website. Sign up for a FREE account to gain instant access to our member discounts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54cc01d elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"54cc01d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/hub.sflworldwide.com\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Create an Account<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8e9099e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8e9099e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6b25309\" data-id=\"6b25309\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf73d7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cf73d7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cf1585 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9cf1585\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Shipping large items doesn&#8217;t have to be a stressful experience. Following our expert tips and best practices ensures your items arrive safely and on time. Whether you\u2019re shipping an envelope or a large item such as a TV, SFL Worldwide has you covered. We specialize in packing and shipping large, oversized shipments and preparing them according to your shipper\u2019s requirements. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sflworldwide.com\/blog\/shipping-tips-for-superior-protection\">blog<\/a> on tips for superior protection. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sflworldwide.com\">our website<\/a> or call us at 1-800-691-2335.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shipping large items can be a complex task. The packaging material, size, and other factors determine the ease with which you can ship large items. 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