Only in an absolute emergency do we ship via tugboat and barge. STAR CASE uses several carriers on an international basis.  More often than not your cases will be within the size and weight limitations enforced by the most popular parcel services allowing very prompt delivery.

     STAR CASE uses major common carriers on a national basis for most surface truck shipments. These carriers provide perhaps the broadest coverage of service throughout the United States and have dispatch and consolidation centers in nearly every major metropolitan area.

Maximum size per package---------------

130 Inches (longest dimension cannot exceed 108 inches.)

A (12") x 2 = 24" +
B (15") x 2 = 30" +
C (24") x 1 = 24" +
D*(  9") x 1 =  9" +

     (Ax2)+(Bx2)+(Cx1)+(Dx1)= 87" (Girth)

*D = Combined increase to outside
             dimensions of 9" for Star Case
           provided protective wrapping.

Normal doors are 32" wide and 80" high.  Is there any variance in your enviornment?

Maximum door width for a common carrier truck is 90".  Will your case fit?  Don't forget to take into consideration door width and height of other vehicles your cases might be transported in.

Will the case you've designed fit in the intended vehicle of transport (car, plane, truck, van)?

If case is to be ramp-loaded, have you inquired as to the width of the ramp?  This is very important if case has casters.

If case is to be carried on board an airliner, have you contacted the airline or FAA for current "carry-on" baggage limitations?

Does the case you've designed fall within the limitations of allowable baggage size for airline transport or must it be shipped as "cargo"?