Have you ever wondered how huge machinery and other pieces of equipment are shipped overseas? The process takes a lot of careful preparation and shippers must use the proper methods of securing over-sized machinery. Schumacher Cargo is shipping a Wirtgen 130F Asphalt Grinder from Genoa, Italy to Long Beach, California. This gigantic piece of equipment weighs 42,000lbs, is 35ft long, 9ft wide and 12ft 3in high. Based on the dimensions, it is too large to
Written by Damien Shields It’s that time of year again. The time when the newest cars, both real and conceptual, grace the floor of Chicago’s McCormick Place and show us what we have to look forward to. Here are some of the best, brightest, fastest, and mind-blowing cars of the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. And if you need help getting some of these beauties where they need to go, Schumacher Cargo can help. We’ve shipped cars
Written by Jason Lowder It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s…Amazon? A whole new method of shipping was recently announced by Amazon: Amazon Prime Air, which features, instead of large FedEx and UPS trucks, small drones that deliver your package for you, and in much less time too. As a shipping company, Schumacher Cargo is always looking towards the horizon of new and quality shipping platforms. We’ve shipped by rail, by air, and by sea, using
Written by Alex Bach It’s that time of the decade again: the Olympics! Specifically, the Winter Olympics. That time when countries across the world submit their best athletes to compete against the rest of the world’s greatest athletes. And if you’ve got to ship some items to or from Sochi, Schumacher Cargo can help. Check out some of our international shipping locations that will help transport your precious cargo. And with those athletes comes reporters, families,
Written by Alex Bach We’ve all got places we’d like to see before we make our big exit. But where do you start? Not to worry, we’ve got five places that absolutely have to be on your list right here. And if you need help getting there, Schumacher Cargo can help, we’ve shipped thousands of goods and vehicles across the globe and can assist in your big move or help ship your prized souvenir. Top 5
