Our Services
Container Loading & Export Shipping
Meridian Freight (meridianexport.com) plans the load, positions and secures heavy machinery in 20 ft, 40 ft, 40 ft high-cube, flat-rack and open-top containers, and books the ocean carrier with the best rate and transit time to the buyer's destination port.
Scope at a glance
| Scope | What is included | When it happens |
|---|---|---|
| Load plan | What is includedEach machine is measured and the layout is planned digitally. Loose parts and attachments are fitted around the main machine to use every cubic foot. | When it happensBefore loading day. |
| Positioning and securing | What is includedCranes and forklifts place each piece. Custom blocking, bracing and tie-downs hold the load immobile through ocean transit, and the sealed container is photographed. | When it happensOn loading day. |
| Container choice | What is includedMost agricultural machines fit a 40 ft high-cube; oversized equipment goes on flat racks. The choice follows the machine's dimensions and weight. | When it happensOnce the machine is measured. |
| Carrier booking and ocean transit | What is includedWe compare routes and prices and book the carrier with the best rate and transit time to the destination. Carriers include Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, MSC, ZIM and Evergreen. | When it happensTransit depends on the destination and on where the container is loaded. Current carrier rates show 5-10 days to Cartagena, Colombia from US ports, 47-62 days to Jebel Ali from US ports and 26 days to Veracruz, Mexico by 40HC from the Chicago rail ramp. |
Not covered by this service: Export documents are a separate service (Export Documentation), and the buyer's own licensed broker handles import clearance at destination.
How We Handle Your Shipment
We pack every cubic foot strategically — minimizing your shipping cost while keeping the load secure. Our teams use cranes, forklifts, and custom blocking for heavy lifts and precise positioning. We negotiate directly with Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, and CMA CGM for the best rates and routes to your destination.
What's Included
- Digital load plan before loading day
- Crane and forklift positioning for heavy lifts
- Custom blocking, bracing, and tie-downs
- Space optimization across 20ft, 40ft, and high-cube
- Direct rate negotiation with major carriers
- Sealed-container photo documentation
How It Works
Measure & plan
Every machine is measured and the container layout is planned digitally before loading day.
Position
Cranes and forklifts place each piece precisely to balance weight and use every cubic foot.
Secure
Professional blocking, bracing, and tie-downs keep the load immobile through ocean transit.
Book & ship
We book the best carrier rate — Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM — and hand you the sailing details.
~1,000
projects completed
5.0
Google rating
FMC
licensed & bonded
13
years in business
Equipment We Handle
Every type listed below ships with brand-specific disassembly, custom blocking, and full documentation.
Before You Ship
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