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General
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What is World Wide Shipping Agency and what does it
do?
World Wide Shipping Agency is a NVOCC, transporting cargo mainly from or to the US.
WSA provides excellent export services as well as import service using
its own worldwide service network. See "About WSA
and Services"
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I've
got more questions. Who can I contact for answers?
Our staff is uniquely qualified to answer the
broadest range of questions and concerns regarding our services and other
issues. We look forward to being of service. Please contact our office at
1(888) 883-5611. From outside the US, please
call (954) 776-5611.
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Got a Question that should be included?
We'll answer directly, and may include your question in
this section if space allows.
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Export
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What steps must I take to ship cargo?
A simple phone call can start you on your way.
Please call 1(888) 883-5611 to discuss your shipping needs. From outside
the US, please
call (954) 776-5611.
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What
rates apply to my shipment?
You may ask for quotes when you contact our office.
The quote to be offered and applied is based on your cargo volume, nature,
origin and destination. It's up to the party, booking the cargo, to inform
the booking clerk of any special quote at the time of booking.
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Where
can I set up shipping of my cargo?
You can book cargo with our main office or any
agent, and it is most cost effective to book with the office nearest you.
Call us for details.
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Where
can I deliver my cargo?
Once you contacted our office and set up your
shipment we will instruct you where to deliver as well as what you have to
do on delivery/bring on delivery. Every service is different and before you
can deliver any cargo you have to make arrangements.
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Got a Question that should be included?
We'll answer directly, and may include your question in
this section if space allows.
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Import
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What steps must I take to import cargo?
A simple phone call can start you on your way.
Please call 1(888) 883-5611 to discuss your shipping needs. From outside
the US, please
call (954) 776-5611.
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What rates apply to my shipment?
You may ask for quotes when you contact our office.
The quote to be offered and applied is based on your cargo volume, nature,
origin and destination. It's up to the party, booking the cargo, to inform
the booking clerk of any special quote at the time of booking.
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I want to import a car, what do I
have to look for?
You can only import an automobile under certain
restrictions. Does your vehicle comply with Department of Transportation
(D.O.T.) and Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) standards? It is
unlikely that a vehicle obtained abroad meets all relevant standards. These
vehicles can not be imported, without being converted.
Some exemptions are:
Cars imported by tourists (nonresidents.!) for
personal use not exceeding one year. The vehicle must be exported at the
end of that year.
Cars that are older than 25 years.
To find out more about conversions and to find
companies that offer such services visit the NHTSA
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.
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Where can I get more information
about importing a car?
You can read more about import rules and regulations
for cars at the U.S. Customs website or
contact your local DMV.
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Got a Question that should be included?
We'll answer directly, and may include your question in
this section if space allows.
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Cars
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What steps must I take to ship cars?
A simple phone call can start you on your way.
Please call 1(888) 883-5611 to discuss your shipping needs. From outside
the US, please call (954) 776-5611.
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What rates apply to my shipment?
You may ask for quotes when you contact our office.
The quote to be offered and applied is based on your cargo volume, nature,
origin and destination.
Please have the exact year, make and model of your
car ready when you call us.
When you are inquiring on shipping your SUV or
Pick Up, please tell us more about your model, for example cab type/size,
bed type/size and 4x2/4x4.
These information are important for us to locate the
exact car dimensions in our database.
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How do I get my cargo cleared
through Customs?
In most cases we will arrange the customs clearance
for you. We work directly with the steamship line and Customs. Our
experienced stuff will clear your vehicle according to all Customs rules
and regulations so your cargo can be exported as soon as possible.
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What paperwork do I need to ship
my car?
U.S. Customs requires that the original Certificate
of Title must be presented to U.S. Customs as proof of ownership before
your car can be exported.
Bill of Sales and Notarized Certificate of Titles
are no longer accepted by U.S. Customs.
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There is a lien on my car, can I
still ship it?
First you will need to ask permission from the
owner, the lien holder. You need to get a export permission letter from
your lien holder. sample letter
Second ask your local D.M.V. (Dept. Of Motor
Vehicles) for a computer generated print out of your lien record. sample print out
These documents have to be presented to customs in
original.
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Where can I find out more about
U.S. Customs export rules and regulation for cars?
You can read more about export rules and regulations
for cars at the U.S. Customs website.
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Can I ship my car with personal
effects or other items inside?
Unfortunately you are not allowed to ship personal
effects inside your vehicle on Roll On/Roll Off shipments.
If you ship your vehicle containerized, you may
leave personal effects inside your vehicle at your own risk.
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Can I import a car into the U.S.?
see imports..
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Got a Question that should be included?
We'll answer directly, and may include your question in
this section if space allows.
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Container
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What types of container are available?
WSA offers various types of container equipment. We can
provide you with the suitable container for every product from our wide
selection of standard and special container. Each commodity may requires
its own particular type of container.
Find out more about our container under our container page.
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What are the legal cargo weight
limits for the USA?
For gross cargo weight: 36,000 lbs for 20’
container, 43,000 lbs for 40’ container. However, weight limits also
are set for various localities based on individual axle weight, measured by
portable scales, so that even weight distribution in a container is as
important as total gross weight. It remains the responsibility of the party
stuffing the container to certify and ensure proper loading in conformity
with legal limits.
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What should I look for when a container is delivered to
my door?
First make sure that you are allowed to load/store a container at your
residence. Is there enough room, will the container block any roads?
Is there access for a container to be delivered to your door?
When you make loading plans, please keep in mind that the container will be
delivered on a chassis. Container will be about 4' (1.22m) above ground.
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Got a Question that should be included?
We'll answer directly, and may include your question in
this section if space allows.
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Boats
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What steps must I take to ship boats?
A simple phone call can start you on your way.
Please call 1(888) 883-5611 to discuss your shipping needs. From outside
the US, please
call (954) 776-5611.
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What
rates apply to my shipment?
You may ask for quotes when you contact our office.
The quote to be offered and applied is based on your cargo volume, nature,
origin and destination.
Have your boat measured. We will need exact overall
dimensions in order to quote you correctly.
Please have the exact year, make and model of your
boat ready when you call us. We will contact the manufacturer with these
information and confirm the dimensions. However boats can have different
dimensions do to equipment added to the boat. The trailer or cradle used
also changes the overall dimensions. All boats will be re-measured at the
port and rates will be changed accordingly.
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Should
I have my boat shrink wrapped?
Shrink Wrap can provide excellent protection against
all kinds of conditions. Most boat manufacturers ship their boats shrink
wrapped. Shrink wrap will protect your boat against rain, sun, salt water
and even theft.
Why spend thousands of dollars on your boat and try
to save money on shrink wrapping? Protect your investment...
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What
paperwork do I need to ship my boat?
No special documents are required to export your
boat. A copy of your Bill of Sale or a copy of your Certificate of Title
will be accepted. If there is a lien on your boat, you will need to get an
export permission letter from your lien holder.
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Can
I ship my boat with personal effects or other items inside?
Unfortunately you are not allowed to ship personal
effects inside your boat on Roll On/Roll Off shipments.
If you ship your boat containerized, you may leave
personal effects inside your vehicle at your own risk.
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Got a Question that should be included?
We'll answer directly, and may include your question in
this section if space allows.
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Marine Insurance
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Is
your cargo adequately insured?
Even if you don't think that you'll ever make a
claim, it is important to realize that accidents can and do happen.
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How
often do accidents happen?
Not often, but an accident one day may involve your cargo.
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Is
my vehicle already sufficiently insured?
If you are shipping your vehicle overseas in
connection with current military orders, your current insurance provider
such as USAA or GEICO may already cover your vehicle. Please check with
current insurance provider if they will cover losses during ocean transport
of your car?
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What
insurance premium rates apply to my shipment?
You may ask for quotes when you contact our office.
The quote to be offered and applied is based on your cargo value, nature,
commodity, mode of transport and origin and destination. It's up to the
party, booking the cargo, to inform the booking clerk to purchase marine
insurance at the time of booking.
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I've
got more questions. Who can I contact for answers?
Our staff is uniquely qualified to answer the
broadest range of questions and concerns regarding marine insurance issues
and other issues. We look forward to being of service.A simple phone call
can start you on your way. Please call 1 1 (800) 972-7447 to discuss your
shipping needs. From outside the US, please call (954) 776-5611.
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