Archive for August, 2009
Solar Electricity Handbook
A simple, practical guide to using electric solar panels and designing and installing photo voltaic solar RV systems.
By Michael Boxwell
978-1-907215-01-8
Soft cover, 5.5 x 8.5, 144 pages
$17.99 in Canada, $14.99 in USA
Code Green Publishing
www.SolarElectricityHandbook.com
Solar electricity is a wonderful concept – take free power from the sun and use it to power electrical equipment.
No ongoing electricity bills, no reliance on an electrical socket – free energy that doesn’t harm the planet.
Of course, the reality is a little different from that. Many solar projects end with frustration and failure, or cost so much money they have never been economically viable.
The Solar Electricity Handbook has been written to show how people can install solar electric systems successfully and cost effectively.
Accompanying the handbook is a website that includes powerful online solar calculators to help with the solar design process. Includes a solar analysis tool.
Available on Amazon or from all good book sellers.
Self Publishing in Canada:
A complete guide to designing,
printing and selling your book
By Suzanne Anderson
978-1-894208-00-0
Soft cover, 5.5 x 8.5, 288 pages
$24.95
Half Acre Publishing
www.selfpublishing.ca
Many RVers love to write – and some even dream of being published one day. Whether you have written a book or plan to, you should consider self-publishing. With today’s technology, it is easier than ever to publish your own book.
This informative book will tell you how to:
• Design your book inside and out
• Find the right kind of printer
• Navigate all the forms you need to complete
• Publicize your book
• Deal with reviewers and the media
• Sell your book
Anderson is an author, publisher and book coach who self-published her first book in 1997. She conducts workshops on Self-publishing, Writing Non-Fiction Books, and How To Get Published at Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland universities. The book can be ordered through the website or at any
independent bookstore.
Author: Christine Richard
Shipping vehicles with Amerijet International Inc. can include both large, commercial shipments of several thousand cars, and small personal shipments of just one to two cars. With many different shipping options to choose from, you will easily be able to meet your company’s budget and shipping deadlines when shipping vehicles internationally.
Common Steps
Preparing your personal vehicle for shipping to an international location includes following the regulations outlined by the destination country. It is important to know that all personal belongings should be removed from the vehicle. It is also recommended to purchase additional shipping insurance for the car, although your shipment will be insured up to a certain amount, you will want to purchase additional insurance to cover the full value of the car.
If you are shipping vehicles with ocean cargo shipping, then you may be able to send your personal items within the same container on the ship. Your customer service representative will guide you through the process of shipping your car within the recommended guidelines, so that the vehicle will not be held up in customs.
Shipping Methods
You can choose from any of Amerijet’s shipping methods when shipping vehicles to an international destination. If you are shipping a personal vehicle and need door to door shipping, then you will find that Amerijet can provide air, ocean and land shipping in a wide variety of locations around the world. Shipping can include transcontinental railroad and inland trucking services, ensuring you have the options that are needed to ship your vehicles to their destination in a timely and cost efficient manner.
You can choose the shipping method that works best for you by contacting customer support to plan your shipment. Shipping cars can be a simple, streamlined process even if you need to import and export vehicles on a regular basis. You will find that the forwarding logistics services offered by the company are flexible and can be adjusted to meet your time frame and budget. With ocean cargo shipping options allowing you to ship several thousand cars at once, you will find that Amerijet has the right solution for you whether you need to ship one vehicle or many.
International Shipping
If you are shipping vehicles with an air or an ocean cargo company, you should also consider the fees associated with customs in the destination country. Amerijet customer service can provide information on all import fees, brokerage charges and customs duties in the destination country. All of the destination charges that you will be responsible for will vary based on the country that you are shipping to and the type and number of vehicles that you are shipping.
Amerijet can provide the guidance that you need during the process of shipping vehicles. The cargo shipping company offers local shipping offices in destinations around the world, giving you access to local customer support in the destination country.
Calculating Costs
When you are shipping vehicles, the costs that you are going to incur will vary. Taxes and customs fees are different for new and used vehicles. The costs will also vary depending on where you are shipping the car to, and where the vehicle is coming from.
The last factor that you will need to consider is the actual price of the shipping services from the company that you choose. While price may not be the main factor that you want to consider, it is important to have a clear understanding of all of the fees and charges involved in shipping your vehicle.
About the Author:
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Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Shipping Vehicles
Author: Charanya Krishnan
“Whoever controls the Indian Ocean, dominates Asia. This ocean is the key to the seven seas in the twenty first century, the destiny of the world will be decided in these waters”.
- Alfred Thayer Mahan
Economically speaking, water has always been the oldest and most sustainable resource to man. Trade through water can be divided into:
Ø Inland Water Transport (IWT)
Ø Shipping (Coastal Shipping & Overseas Shipping)
A lot has been said about the concept of coastal shipping and the latent opportunities, which need to be hit upon in this segment.
WHAT IS COASTAL SHIPPING
Coastal shipping is an eco friendly, gainful and energy proficient mode of transport.
WHAT DOES THE DICTIONARY SAY
Coastal shipping is the movement of cargo by sea between ports in India, not including the non-contiguous island trades.
A BACKGROUND
India has been blessed with a long coastline of 7,517 kms. The physical features of the coastal regions of India are a sort of terra incognita. Coastal India is characterised by a combination of deltas. And the Indian ports owe their existence to the projection afforded by the natural bars and spits in the Indian coasts. India’s geographical setting has played a vital role in the progress of maritime activity. Infact the Indian waters have been an engine to aid the growth of trade. Read the rest of this entry »
Author: shijina
For a lot of us moving a car means getting into a car and driving from your old home to new one. If you want to ship your car for long distance then auto transport would be the best option. Some people may need to ship cars, trucks, caravans, motorcycles, boats and other vehicles. In such a situation, professional assistance would be cost effective.
Find out a well qualified, licensed and bonded auto shipping company to ship your car. Find out a company that has certain years of experience in this industry. Shipping a car within your home country is reasonably straight forward, but shipping internationally can be more complicated, and require special attention. Make sure that international shipping company help you with documentation, fees, restrictions and regulation of your chosen destination country as well as ensure that your vehicle gets there in one piece, and on time.
Many companies use large vehicle transporters for standard-sized vehicles and your car may travel all over the country to deliver other loads before it reaches its destination. In some countries the transport truck will have to go through customs, weigh stations and check points. Also ask car shipping companies to give a fixed delivery date. Find out if auto Transport Company can provide you door to door service or should you go to the terminal to pick up your car. The transport vehicles are often too large to negotiate small residential streets. Different vehicle shipping companies provide different services like open transporters, enclosed vehicle shipping, terminal shipping or door to door shipping or international auto transport.
Choosing enclosed vehicle shipping can protect your vehicle from certain elements like sun, rain, water, snow etc. Your main aim should be safety and security of your vehicle. Before selecting auto transport company do check up if they would provide insurance cover for your vehicle. See to it that they provide insurance cover while your car is in transit so that if any incident happens you can claim compensation from them. Check out company’s terms and conditions before you hire them! Once you have selected your vehicle mover you have to prepare your vehicle. Almost all the vehicle shipping companies will check your vehicle for damages before loading it. They will write the current state of the vehicle in the bill of lading form and get it signed from you. Like this, before receiving your car check are there any damages in the car. Before transporting your vehicle, you need to wash your vehicle thoroughly.
About the Author:
Shijina is an expert author for car shipping and auto transport. She written many articles like luxury car transport, vehicle transport and auto shipping. For more information visit our site www.aaat.com Contact me at shijinaseo@gmail.com
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – What you should know about vehicle shipping
Author: anonymous
Motorcycle Transport USA & Motorcycle Shipping Companies
First, you need to recognize what choices your have when transporting a motorcycle within United States.
Door-to-door motorcycle shipping entails that your used or new motorcycle will be collected directly from the “door” of your home, bike dealership, salvage insurance auction, etc. and delivered to the “door” at the point of destination. You do not need to run anyplace to recollect it from the motorcycle carrier company. It’s contrary to the terminal-to-terminal transfer service where you have to deliver and then collect your motor cycle from the vehicle hauler terminals which are normally located close to big metro areas.
Next, you must determine if you wish open truck motorcycle shipment, enclosed transport service, or crated motorcycle freight.
- Open truck motorcycle shipment means that your bike will be moved by a common vehicle carrier. It will be uncovered to the weather during the trip. You might expect that motorcycle shipping costs less compared to car shipping because of the smaller size but this isn’t the case. Vehicle carriers bill per spot on their truck and motorcycle shipping rates are just a bit lower than car shipping rates.
- Enclosed motorcycle transport service implies that your bike will be travelling INSIDE the vehicle carrier’s truck. It’s favoured method for new and custom bikes.
- Crated motorcycle freight service involves getting your cycle crated for shipping and you can buy a pre-made foldable crate, have your transport company order one or hire a crating warehouse. They’re generally used in international shipping as they supply a strong protection for your bike during the oversea conveyance.
Your next step is to select a motorcycle transport company. If you’re an AMA member (American Motorcycle Association) they can get you in touch with their preferred motorcycle shipping carriers in USA. A quick lookup on the internet will fetch a number of providers. Most of them will be shipping brokers and not the actual motorcycle haulers. Just make certain they are properly certified and search Better Business Bureau’s listings for their ratings. You can also place your shipment on one of the internet shipping boards to get multiple offers (www.uShip.com). Be ready to provide the origin & destination, estimate departure date, type of motorcycle, and desirable motorcycle shipping option.
From the time you sign the contract for the motorcycle shipment it will typically take 1.5-2.5 weeks until the actual pick up. Most of the companies can’t assure the exact pick up date as it depends on their routes and availability of other shipments. Make sure you obtain the signed report from the driver when he collects your motor cycle. Also it’s not a good idea to include any motorcycle accessories, parts or products as the vehicle transport companies are not accountable for objects that are not part of the vehicle. On arrival please, inspect your motorcycle and if damage happened, note all damages on your inspection report, obtain the driver’s signature, and contact your motorcycle shipping company.
About the Author:
Michael Bliss is the regional manager of Carex Shipping, LLC, which provides USA and International relocation & shipping for vehicles & general cargo. View more on USA & International Motorcycle Shipping.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Motorcycle Transport Usa & Motorcycle Shipping Companies