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RE: Mexico (2)

escocia1 — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:21:51 GMT

The arch panels will be shipped in approximately 6 skids that weigh between 3,000 and 5,000 each. These skids are approx. 27" wide x 115" long. Height will depend on the number of panels, but for this model building, the height is typically under 48". We can ship 6 skids in 20' of truck bed.

RE: Mexico (2)

1MeanDog — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:55:47 GMT

1MeanDog (7/14/2008)

I doubt if it is applicable here to your situation, but in the military logistics world we could load the ISO/ANSI standard 8 (8.5) X 40 containers to 67,200 pounds gross for land surface transport. The tare weight was supposed to be around 8,250 pounds for most. For air transport the maximum was limited by the aircraft type-model-series to be used. Intermodal transport was constrained to the maximums for each type of transport, i.e. truck, rail, sea surface, air, etc. There are some other factors that come in to play also. For example, The M872 is the standard semi-trailer for container transport. It is rated to transport a 40-foot container at a gross weight of 67,200 pounds. However, to be within the legal highway weight limits in the United States, the M915/M872 tractor-trailer combination is limited to about 44,000 pounds of cargo. Maximum container weights in other countries and with other prime movers may also vary. I don't know that this adds much to your situation, but hopefully it doesn't hurt anything.

....Don

BTW....There is a company based out of Kansas City that sells containers along with trucks and trailers. They're headquartered in KC, but they frequently have them scattered all over the country in various states. The company is ....AT&S and they're located on Manchsester Trafficway in KC. I've hauled a couple of 20 footers that people have purchased from them.

.....Don

RE: Mexico (2)

1MeanDog — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:19:04 GMT

....Don

RE: Mexico (2)

KineticHotShot — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:37:04 GMT

6 skids? what size sheets? 25,000 pounds is plenty light enough to put inside a container. the trick is to either load the container on the truck and then load the skids into the container, or you have to load the skids into the container at a container yard where they have the equipment to pick up the container flat and level! and you have to brace the skids inside the container so that they cant move around. A standard 18 wheeler flat bed can carry around 40-45k lbs.
Good Luck,
Laterz,
Gator
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RE: Mexico (2)

escocia1 — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:12:19 GMT

thanks for the good info, Gator!
i've been dealing with small independent truckers so far and was wondering why nobody could take loads into Mexico. the BIG BOYS names is a good start for me.

the steel is 25,000 pounds on 6 skids so i'm guessing this is way too much for a 40' container, i'll just need to get the container next time around!!!

RE: Mexico (2)

KineticHotShot — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:13:36 GMT

What size and weight are your sheets? I probably would not recommend shipping the steel inside the container simply for load securement reasons. Also, you might be able to find a used container in Mexico cheaper than here, if not, there are some places along the Texas border that you can purchase them, so you might try looking there in order to save some on shipping costs. Depending on where in Mexico you are shipping to, it also may be cheaper/easier to ship by rail.
As for your other question, I would look at the 'Big Boys' (Werner, Melton, etc) for trucking into Mexico. They are familiar with the process and are already set up with forwarding agents and Mexican carriers. Crossing back and forth between MX and the US is a little different than Canada and most US trucking companies don't do it themselves. If your steel sheets are starting along the border somewhere you may be able to get a Mexican carrier to handle the shipment from origin.
Good luck to you.
Laterz,
Gator
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Mexico (2)

escocia1 — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:37:25 GMT

i'm moving a load of galvanised steel sheets from Illinois into Mexico, probably by road.

i'm interested in purchasing a used 40' shipping container to convert into an office space.

so, i put them together, then wonder... is it possible to ship my steel sheets inside the used container and keep the container when it arrives?