PACKAGING
Standard cabinets (want it configured?) are packaged in clear shrink wrap with cardboard corners and secured to a pallet—ready to ship in 24-48 hours ARO. Need something special? We can do it:
- Pallets with fold-up ramps
- Shock pallets to protect rack mount equipment during shipping
- Specialty crates for increased protection
- Bulk packing of small parts to eliminate extra boxes
- Pallet free and/or blanket wrapped for a “green” solution
FREIGHT HANDLING OPTIONS
Cabinets can cost thousands of dollars and shipping isn’t always a cheap date; give your freight an “insurance policy” by using our No-Hassle Freight Protection:
- Great Lakes will choose a reputable carrier to deliver your product
- Inspect your order within 72 hours to identify any damages that may exist
- Give us a call and we’ll take financial responsibility to replace and ship new parts
- No questions asked
- No cost to you
DESTINATION DETAILS
Avoid a delivery delay by working out the details with us:
- Route specific concerns including non-commercial delivery, overhead clearances, weight restrictions, or road construction
- Arrival on specific days or timeframes
- Secure areas (government, military, schools) that may require driver clearances
- Major metropolitan area that restrict freight transportation during certain days/times
- Overseas destinations that require certificates of origin, custom certificates, etc.
UPON DELIVERY
Choose a delivery service that works for you. We can drop it off and you move it. Or have a bad back? We’ll move freight for you.
Dock-To-Dock
- Carrier pulls up to the dock and removes freight from the truck; freight is left at the receiving area
Liftgate Service
- A small platform is installed on the rear of the delivery truck and used to lower freight to ground level (when a dock is not available); freight is left at the receiving area
Standard Inside Delivery
- Freight is delivered to a designated area (no steps) and/or up a freight elevator without having to reposition or physically lift the freight
White Glove Inside Delivery
- Freight must go upstairs, there is limited access to the delivery point, or freight must be physically lifted/turned
- Requests such as packaging removed from the product; packaging disposal of offsite; or the facility floor must be protected from moving equipment
- Delivery is coordinated with a reputable freight moving company to facilitate white glove requests
- Shipping and delivery restrictions may apply; please see terms and conditions
