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Shipping Factory Fresh Grandfather Clocks Overseas by Common Carrier
Posted January 17, 2009On shipping a boxed grandfather clock with a freight common carrier, from our experience, the biggest 3 potential problems to prevent are (a) the box-container falling, or (b) pressure-weight being put on-to the box-container from any side, especially above, or (c) the clock not being in an upright position, or on its “back” as a less good secondary alternative (but potential benefits too, see below).
From a positioning standpoint, the best practice in to make certain that the grandfather clocks stands upright during the entire trip, and does not move OR have any pressure applied from any side. If it can't be shipped standing up, then it can be shipped with the clock's back facing down (any other than these 2 positions, upright, or on its back; would very likely damage the clock). If the clock is on its back, they need to again be careful not to apply weight on top of it or to its sides, or to let it move around.
For added safety, you-they could always crate it, recognizing that is not inexpensive. They-you might also want to put it on a pallet (using one of 2 positions mentioned above, upright or on its back, ONLY), but that also would add cost.
While 1-800-4CLOCKS is pleased to provide this type of potentially useful advice, PLEASE USE THIS ADVICE AT YOUR OWN RISK. When packing or shipping individual grandfather clocks, there is always some risk. We welcome feedback and will gladly add any additional comments that are helpful or constructive.
They should also have experience in this area, as well as the Shipper they use, so we would also make certain to follow their guidelines and rules and suggestions, and to the extent they might conflict, feel free to ask us our opinion so you can decide what's best.
Feel free to forward this information to your shipping company if you think it would be helpful. Let us know if they do not agree and or have any additional suggestions on how to most safely ship a grandfather clock.
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