[pianotech] Moving a piano from Los Angeles to Fairbanks

[Roger@Integra.net]

Alan,
Years ago I knew a piano dealer who shipped his new pianos from Europe to the U.S. via barge. It was a disaster. The pianos were exposed to the saltwater elements for too long. He later switched to air freight, and to his surprise it was cheaper. I learned from his mistakes when I began shipping pianos from Europe. When picking up your freight from the airport you didn't have the hassles from the labor unions which "owned" the seaport docks. In your situation I would investigate using Alaska Air Cargo, they fly from LA into Fairbanks. You'll, of course need to have a local piano moving company pick up the crated piano at the airport. Also, anybody needing to ship pianos internationally would best use a shipping broker to create the paperwork. Without the proper paperwork you may find yourself confronted with a barrage of delays.
Roger Gable
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Alan Eder 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Monday, December 20, 2010 3:06 PM
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Moving a piano from Los Angeles to Fairbanks


  Roger,

    What city in Alaska are you referring to?
  Fairbanks.   


  Thanks,


  Alan Eder





  -----Original Message-----
  From: Roger at Integra.net <rgable at integra.net>
  To: pianotech <pianotech at ptg.org>
  Sent: Mon, Dec 20, 2010 9:00 am
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Moving a piano from Los Angeles to Fairbanks


  Alan,
  What city in Alaska are you referring to? We just shipped a grand piano from here (Seattle) to Haines Alaska  via the weekly Alaskan Marine Lines barge -- takes about 3 to 5 days to most Alaskan points. The piano had to be crated and completely sealed to prevent moisture damage. Air freight is the safest mode but most Alaska towns don't have air freight terminals.
  Roger Gable
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Alan Eder 
    To: pianotech at ptg.org 
    Sent: Monday, December 20, 2010 6:41 AM
    Subject: [pianotech] Moving a piano from Los Angeles to Fairbanks


    List, 


    Any recommendations for transporting a seven foot grand from L. A. to the "Gateway to the Arctic"?  Winterizing advice also welcome. :-)


    Thanks,


    Alan Eder
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