Not all of us have a great deal of experience with Shipping Heavy Cargo across land, never mind by air or by sea. However, when you live in a city like Dubai that has a life of its own and moves at a bewilderingly fast pace, you might find yourself in a situation where you need to hire air Freight companies in Dubai. In order to ensure that you enjoy a safe and secure experience with shipping heavy cargo, be sure to ask the following questions to your chosen Freight Forwarding Company.

1. Is my cargo travelling by sea or air? And in either case, is my shipping company authorized by the correct authorities to ship my cargo by sea and/or air? Your chosen sea and air freight companies in Dubai should be properly authorized to ensure a high standard of service.

2. Does the freight forwarding company enjoy a good relationship with freight carriers? Freight forwarding companies in Dubai should not only maintain good relationships with freight carriers but should also have an expansive network of carriers across the country and internationally as well.

3. How does the freight forwarding company keep in touch with freight carriers and therefore the status of my cargo?

4. What do previous customers of the freight forwarder think of the company? Did they have a good experience and were they given high quality customer support? You can check reviews or message boards online for honest reviews.

5. What services does the freight forwarding company offer and are their resources sufficient for my needs? Do the offered services cover what I’m looking for? You can easily check the company website or give them a call to find out exactly what you need.

6. What insurance coverage does the shipping company offer? Not all customers know about this, but many freight forwarders offer a hefty amount of cargo insurance as well as ‘errors and omissions’ insurance. It is offered internationally, but the details may differ between country and company.

Feel free to ask your shipping company these questions. It is for your peace of mind and the safety of your cargo. Freight forwarders in Dubai enjoy a good reputation, so you will always be in good hands.