Shipping Rates & Services
At A Better Moving Company, we provide both domestic and international shipping, including special rates and options to and from Hawaii. No matter what type of shipping you need, we can help!
Domestic Shipping
| Pick-up in the Sacramento Area | $139.00 [2-hour minimum] *some exceptions |
| Customized cardboard packaging per item & palletization | $75.00 to $150.00 |
| Customized crating per item ** | Available Upon Request $9.95-$19.95 per cubic foot ** |
| Shipping charges*** | $1.00 to $3.00/lb depending on destination * |
| Residential delivery fee at destination | $139.00 sometimes higher [ NYC for example] |
* Shipping rates are on a sliding scale. The larger the shipment the lower the cost per pound or cubic foot.
** minimum fee applies
*** weight or measure whichever is greater
For domestic shipping, we pick up your item(s) and transport them to our facilities, where they will be individually cardboard wrapped or crated. The items will then be palletized, shrink-wrapped, and banded. For antiques, fragile and expensive items, we recommend custom built wooden crates instead of cardboard. Items will be released at $0.10 per pound unless otherwise stated. Additional insurance coverage is available for a nominal fee.
Shipping To and From Hawaii
Shipping Rates – To Hawaii
| LCL Freight Pick-up (Sacramento Area) | $139.00/hr, 2-hour minimum, porthole to porthole |
| Customized cardboard wrapping per item | $75.00 to $100.00 |
| Customized crating per item | Available Upon Request |
| Shipping charges (Port to Port only) | $495.00 to $695.00 per cubic meter* |
*fuel surcharges vary depending on destination
Shipping Rates – From Hawaii
| LCL freight pick-up Hawaii | $200.00 to $250.00 |
| Customized cardboard wrapping per item | $150.00 to $200.00 |
| Customized crating per item | Available Upon Request |
| Shipping charges (Port to Port only) | $495.00 to $695.00 per cubic meter |
For shipping to Hawaii, we will shrink-wrap and steel-band your items onto pallets. The pallets will be transported to the port of Oakland and loaded onto a container vessel bound for Hawaii. Transport/Shipping will take approx. 2-3 weeks. Once the vessel arrives, you will be notified to pick up your shipment at the dock. We can also arrange for residential delivery in Hawaii. Please, inquire with our office for a residential delivery quote. Insurance coverage for your shipment is $0.10 per pound. Additional insurance may be purchased at $5 per $100 of declared value.
For quotes on packing and shipping of full container loads for 20′ to 40′ containers, please contact our office.
International Shipping
The following rates are for ocean freight shipping. Air cargo is available for express service. Call for a free quote.
| LCL* Freight Pick-up (Sacramento Area) | $139.00/hr, 2-hour minimum |
| Custom corrugated fiber packaging per item | $75.00 to $100.00 |
| Custom made wooden crates per item | $9.95 to $19.95 per cubic foot |
| Shipping rates (Port to Port only) | starting at $695.00 per cubic meter (39″x39″x39″) minimum |
*LCL = less than container load
We are also experts in wine shipments to the Far East (China, Japan, etc,), with a proven track record. Ask for references!!
We also do rigging & shipping of heavy-duty equipment such as mining drills and vehicles.
Not enough items to fill a container? No problem.
We will cardboard-wrap your item(s), place it on a pallet, shrink-wrap the pallet, and secure the item by steel banding the pallet. The shipment will be transported via freight carrier to any national or international location, saving you time and money!
Our experienced crew will expertly pack and palletize your item(s), readying them for freight pickup and shipment.