{"id":1921,"date":"2021-04-07T13:50:27","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T20:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/?p=1921"},"modified":"2025-11-07T07:34:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:34:00","slug":"how-to-reduce-freight-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/07\/how-to-reduce-freight-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Reduce Freight Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"

While distance and urgency are <\/span>crucial factors<\/span><\/a> when you\u2019re making shipping arrangements, price is often the biggest factor. Understanding <\/span>how freight prices are calculated<\/span><\/a> before <\/span>ordering shipping<\/span><\/a> can help you pick the best solution for you, but what if there were ways that you could influence the price? Here are the five best ways to reduce freight costs when you\u2019re shipping with <\/span>EasyHaul<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Study Transportation Methods<\/b><\/h2>\n

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The easiest way to reduce freight costs is to choose the best among available transportation methods. <\/span>Truck freight services<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>rail auto transport<\/span><\/a> are the most cost-efficient options for domestic deliveries. The first is way more common in the USA, as customers arrange <\/span>door-to-door<\/span><\/a> or door-to-<\/span>warehouse<\/span><\/a> delivery. Nonetheless, rates can fluctuate, as truck shipping rates depend on fuel prices and <\/span>weather conditions<\/span><\/a>. The latter merely depends on weather and fuel but operates only on unchangeable routes, making it less convenient.<\/span><\/p>\n

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International clients choose between two viable options: <\/span>air and sea freight<\/span><\/a>. Air shipping is fast and safe but comes with a heavy price tag. A maritime alternative is the most cost-efficient way of shipping a vehicle overseas. When you\u2019re going for this means of transport, make sure to choose between standard container freight and <\/span>RORO<\/span><\/a>. Their main difference lies in how <\/span>cargo is loaded<\/span><\/a>, read about it in a <\/span>previous article<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can get a quote for freight charges both for truck and maritime transportation right on <\/span>EasyHaul<\/b><\/a>\u2019s<\/b> homepage. Just enter your vehicle\u2019s VIN along with the location and destination, and you\u2019ll see the up-to-date prices for our <\/span>shipping services<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Use Consolidation to Reduce Freight Costs<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Consolidated freight shipping is a straight way to savings. Delivery costs are split between all the vehicles shipped in a standard 40-feet container. In addition, you can book the whole container and <\/span>EasyHaul<\/b><\/a> will reserve it for your vehicles. This makes sense when you\u2019re <\/span>shipping multiple cars<\/span><\/a> overseas from the same place in the US. However, consolidation has a downside: you\u2019ll have to wait until a container is filled up to its full capacity, which may affect departure dates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ship in Off-Peak Season<\/b><\/h2>\n

During peak seasons, like around Christmas and the New Year or during summer, transport providers operate at full capacity, so they can incur additional <\/span>surcharges<\/span><\/a>. These additional fees are covering increased operational costs. <\/span>Contact <\/span>EasyHaul<\/b><\/a> and ask if you\u2019ll be affected by peak seasons. We\u2019ll include information about surcharges in your quote if there are any.<\/span><\/p>\n

Make Sure Documentation is Correct<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Improperly filled out or missing <\/span>export documentation<\/span><\/a> can cause delays and <\/span>extra charges<\/span><\/a>. Filling out documents correctly is the customer\u2019s responsibility, so double-check everything you\u2019re providing us with. On our side, we\u2019ll help you with <\/span>Customs clearance<\/span><\/a> and organize a streamlined freight experience. Keep in mind that we at <\/span>EasyHaul<\/b><\/a> cannot control <\/span>inspections conducted by Customs<\/span><\/a> and the customer is responsible for covering all additional charges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Clarify Everything Regarding Additional Payments<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Different shipping services, like <\/span>unloading inoperable vehicles<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>cleaning before export<\/span><\/a>, aren\u2019t included in your quote. Outline which additional services you would like to get and ask your transport company about any extra charges or fees. Let us know about your specific requirements beforehand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n

Follow the steps outlined above for the easiest ways to reduce freight costs. At <\/span>EasyHaul<\/b><\/a>, we\u2019re dedicated to making your shipping experience as easy as possible. <\/span>Create an account<\/span><\/a>, provide us with a copy of your government-issued ID, and enter your phone number: that\u2019s all you need to place your shipping order. Use our integrated shipping plugins if you\u2019re buying vehicles from <\/span>AutoBidMaster<\/b><\/a> and <\/span>Salvagebid<\/b><\/a> for an even easier experience. Also ClearVin offers fast and easy access to the original Jeep Window Sticker by VIN<\/a>. <\/span>Uploading the original <\/span>Bill of Sale<\/span><\/a> is a must if you\u2019re shipping from the abovementioned auction platforms. International customers have to enter information about their consignees. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via email at <\/span>info@easyhaul.com<\/span><\/a> or at <\/span>+ 1 (360) 776-3596 from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While distance and urgency are crucial factors when you\u2019re making shipping arrangements, price is often the biggest factor. Understanding how freight prices are calculated before ordering shipping can help you pick the best solution for you, but what if there were ways that you could influence the price? 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