Boat transport abroad: a manoeuvre that should not be underestimated

Here are the new rules that apply to boat transport experts

A company that considers itself to be qualified in boat transport must be capable of gaining the greatest confidence of those that entrust them to provide said service. This is tantamount. In fact, it's not enough to have professional staff, but it is just as important that a boat transport company be able to move boats and other vessels directly between two foreign countries.

With this manoeuvre, a boat transport company can establish itself and set itself apart on the foreign market too by demonstrating excellence and professionalism. Today, rapid growth in the volume of international trade obliges the biggest companies working in boat transport to possess special skills. These include - first and foremost - that of moving goods directly between two foreign countries, without an intermediary stop-off in Italy being required. Internationally known as cross trading, this service requires sacrifice, large investments and extensive collaboration with a wide network of foreign agents.

Yet, what does this boat transport service between two foreign countries really entail? And what does the service have to offer in order to be considered comprehensive and professional? We'll try to give some useful answers to these questions.

Punctuality and reliability: the result of strong partnerships

International boat transport is an especially difficult task that requires the support of advantageous and extremely select partnerships in order to be addressed in the most effective way. Indeed, in this regard it is a good idea to make use of reliable contacts, in order to be able to ensure widespread coverage for international transport. Namely across the entire competent area within which the transport will take place. These relationships should be based on sound contracts aimed at regulating the availability of the space, the punctuality and the reliability of the service on the route. No part of the boat transport process can be or should be overlooked.

Handling all paperwork connected to flawless transport 

Boat transport involves the handling of all the necessary customs procedures and paperwork as an obligatory step on the part of the operator that is dealing with said transportation, which can range from consolidation and storage to the organisation of special services. The personnel tasked with these services must be recruited with care, as the services are anything but simple when it comes to transport between two foreign countries. It is a good idea to check that the relative team will take care of all stages of the process, from handling the preliminary procedures for boat transport to delivery of the vessel at the destination.

Proceeding with the job and making the most of all the time available means that any possible problems that could arise during transport between two foreign countries can be anticipated.

In this regard, it is extremely useful to regularly carry out pre-clearance operations for boats and yachts entrusted to shippers. Sometimes, these vessels undergo customs clearance even before the ship has arrived to the destination, which optimises any down time. This is what makes the difference between speedy and punctual transport services and those that are not. By doing so, delays caused by backlogs at customs can be avoided and the overall duration of transit can be reduced. In fact, the boat being transported will actually be ready for delivery before it even arrives in port.

Precision and punctuality in delivering shipments 

In order to guarantee an exact and punctual service, also internationally, professionals within the international transport sector must focus on developing good connections between its production areas. To move boats, without limits of weight or size, from one foreign country to another, the entire transport process must be planned to perfection.  To do this, you should turn to proven expertise that aims to guarantee comprehensive assistance throughout all the steps in the process, right from the customs clearance stage. Boat transport must be quick, safe and efficient, also and especially in cases where vessels are transported by air. No one who considers themselves a professional can make mistakes, as loading, unloading and customs procedures are - today - the order of business.

All the operations described above then must be carried out while keeping in mind all the measures needed to guarantee the safety of boat transport. It is clear to see how this kind of safety cannot be considered as secondary, as it represents a fundamental aspect of all sea transport. But that's another story, which we will discuss later in more detail.