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Thank you for your Business or for your interest in Learning more about The Shipping Emporium.

I’m Jane Barnett, following up to see what LTL or TL Quotes (Freight Shipping )or services you have now or coming up for receiving or Sending your goods in the USA or also to Canada.

You can either submit your quote via our website links for “Request a Freight Quote”.

It’s easy to obtain a fast and Free – LTL or Truckload quote from us online.

OR by email if this is easier, to – customerservice@shippingemp.com

Please provide:

(For the Best and Most Accurate Pricing)

1) The number of pallets or crates shipping, along with the weight and dimensions for each. (ie – for each unit shipping we need to have for a fair and accurate quote- length x width x height in inches and weight for each pallet and total number of units.

2) A Description of what is shipping, including the Freight class, and the value.

3) Pick up destination- Address if known, (OR CITY, STATE AND ZIP) and if they have any liftgate or other special requirements.

4) Pick up destination- Address if known, (OR CITY, STATE AND ZIP) and if they have any liftgate or other special requirements.

5) How soon do you need a pickup and a delivery?

6) What is your shipment’s Value and if the goods are new or used. Would you like a Cargo Insurance Quote? (Optional but recommended)

Some of our customers have been very interested in Cargo Insurance. Every shipment is different, therefore please provide as much detail in your Quote for Freight and for Cargo Insurance both- Including your shipments Value (amount paid for on your invoice, and very important – If your shipment is NEW or Used goods. Just as many 3^rd Party Logistics or Freight Shipping Companies do, we offer Cargo Insurance with a Company that insures Cargo- and is not the carrier.

In case you have any routes coming up to or from your location(s) just let me know!

Thanks & Regards,

Jane Barnett- JSB Enterprises LLC d/b/a The Shipping Emporium

(703) 304 8170

(434) 990 4144

Ruckersville, VA  22968

MC# 852417      Duns # 078483342     CAGE Code # 78HM5

eVA Vendor # 91829 and SWAM cert # 701061

February 6, 2020   Hello –From Jane Barnett and The Shipping Emporium. We are – a Freight Forwarding Company, in Central Virginia and can help to pick up and deliver your Freight and Handle your Logistics anywhere in the USA and (possibly) Canada and US Territories. We’d like to take this opportunity to introduce our company to yours as we are local. We’re a SWAM and Micro Business certified in eVA (Virginia’s Procurement System) and ready to help you with and of your heavy shipping, our delivery expertise includes Pick up and deliveries at – Universities, Prisons, Military Bases and MORE. We can also be a part of your sub-contracting plan if needed! A short- list of the services that we are offering you: LTL Freight TL Freight Cargo Insurance Some International Why should you choose the Shipping Emporium to move your goods to your clients at Agencies or in the Private Sector? 1)  Freight brokers have already the leg work to develop relationships with thousands of carriers across the country. This is time-saving for you, because it saves time from you having to develop those relationships yourself. 2)  When we’re dealing with a freight broker, it’s almost like hiring your own personal freight manager. It gives you time to concentrate on other aspects of your business, while a quality broker will create your bill of ladings, schedule your Freight pickups, track your orders, and audit your invoices before sending them to you. 3) Find quality subcontractors to give you the edge on the competition! The Shipping Emporium Is Here for You! Keep your extra “shipping Fees” to a Minimum!  We can support your company with the very best—LTL and TL rates and services, through the best carriers. At The Shipping Emporium- We are licensed, bonded and insured and we have a great reputation within the Virginia’s procurement system and in SAM.gov. Finding a truck on the day that you need it is a chore, or you just need to have more service!! Just give me a call, or an email to see if we can do better for you! Call us today and see what we can do for you!   ~  It’s a pleasure working with you.   Jane Barnett- JSB Enterprises LLC d/b/a The Shipping Emporium (703) 304 8170 (434) 990-4144   Ruckersville, VA 22968     © Copyright 2013-2020

Before calling your Freight Broker/ Logistics Company, best to have your goods packaged and ready to go.

This is also really helpful in getting you the best & most accurate rate based upon- your freight’s – number of pallets, weight for each pallet and dimensions (length x width x height) per pallet.

1. Identify fragile/breakable items. Before packing your items into boxes, determine whether the items are fragile/breakable.
2. Use pallets when shipping multiple boxes. (this could also save your company or agency money).
3. Wrap your pallet with shrink-wrap.
4. It depends what you are packing but the ideal pallet is always the same to a carrier: a square strong crate (for example)- 45″ to 50″ high on which they can stack another pallet and weighing no more than 1200 lbs.
5. In the real world, we are not economically able to crate every shipment and most freight does not perfectly fill out a 42″ x 48″ x 48″ space. So we adjust – but your goal should be to minimize the dimensions of your freight while the packages or piece inside of the skid are configured in the strongest configuration possible to withstand weight on top and/or pressure hits from the side – such as other freight bumping it or a forklift hitting it from the side.
6. Further – before getting your LTL Freight quotes- you should use binding – plastic or steel, to tie down/secure your freight to the skid in addition to a plethora of shrink wrap. Both shield your freight from a “pressure event” such as a minor hit by a forklift and keep your freight on its pallet as freight moves around with natural bumps on the road inside the truck – shrink wrap over the top and totally cover the freight with shrink wrap to keep humidity out and rain out from a leaky truck or unprotected loading dock.
7. If you ship fragile goods, you should make sure your packaging conforms to rigorous packaging set by the LTL common carrier industry’s ship your goods safely and help to hopefully eliminate carrier rejections of your claims due to “Insufficiently rigorous packaging.”

For More Information, please call your- Shipping Emporium Freight Consultant. We’re your Reliable Freight Shipping Service! Call us today at – 703 304 8170 OR  434 990 4144.