Machinery Export Insights

Expert guides, cost breakdowns, and destination-specific advice from the Meridian Freight Inc. team. Everything you need to know about shipping heavy equipment from the USA and Canada.

Guides

Complete Guide to Shipping Farm Equipment from the USA

Everything you need to know about exporting farm equipment from the United States — from finding the right machine to watching it roll off the vessel at its destination port.

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Pricing

How Much Does It Cost to Export a Combine Harvester?

A transparent, line-by-line breakdown of what it actually costs to export a combine harvester from the United States to an overseas destination.

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Documentation

Export Documentation Checklist: What Paperwork Do You Need?

A complete checklist of every document you need to export machinery from the United States, with explanations of what each one is and why it matters.

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Guides

40ft HC vs Flat Rack vs Open Top: Which Container for Your Machinery?

Not sure which container type is right for your machinery shipment? Here is a straightforward comparison of 40ft high-cube, flat rack, and open top containers — with dimensions, weight limits, costs, and recommendations.

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Destinations

Shipping Machinery to Brazil: What Every Buyer Needs to Know

Brazil is one of the top destinations for US agricultural and construction equipment. Here is what you need to know about ports, customs, transit times, and the import requirements that trip up first-time shippers.

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