Shipping medical equipment is more than getting essential fixtures from Point A to Point B. It involves careful coordination between suppliers and shippers, as well as special handling. Shipping medical equipment is more crucial than ever in today’s climate, as healthcare centers are facing tough demands for hospital beds, ventilators and other essential equipment.
You can count on R+L Global Logistics for the medical equipment shipping services you need. From shipping X-Ray and MRI machines to ventilators, moving medical devices requires deliberate choreography. We work with the best carriers in the business to offer custom services that ensure your medical equipment is delivered on-time and ready to go.
The global health situation has created a need for medical equipment to flow across the nation’s highways. Suppliers and manufacturers of medical equipment in the Midwest and Great Lakes States are moving medical freight to hotspots like New York and New Jersey. Field hospitals are popping up around the country and require shipping of medical equipment and medical supplies from warehouses and other facilities.
With so much medical equipment on the move, it is important to join forces with a 3PL leader like R+L Global Logistics. We have the experience and know-how needed for shipping medical equipment when you need it most. We specialize in services including:
Medical equipment is in high demand today. From organizing shipments from relocating an ICU wing to a more secure facility, R+L Global Logistics is here to help. Let us show you what sets us apart from the rest.
R+L Global Logistics will ship medical equipment both by the truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL). This means we can help you move an entire medical center or just the essentials needed to set up a field hospital.
The first step in shipping medical equipment is getting a freight rate quote. R+L Global Logistics and our staff of experts can walk you through the shipping process from pickup to delivery. We’re here to help every mile of the journey. Whether you're freight shipping medical supplies or seeking to move a whole truckload of equipment, we can assist you.
The next step in shipping medical equipment is making sure it is packaged properly. As your strategic shipping partner, R+L Global Logistics is ready to help you make sure packing/crating is handled correctly. Medical equipment is delicate and it can be bulky, so it is crucial to package and ship the equipment securely.
When you get a medical equipment shipping quote from R+L Global Logistics, you’re getting a freight rate quote from a strategic partner. We will help you assess your equipment to figure out the best way to pack and move your equipment. We’ll base your quote off the freight density, fragility and value of the medical equipment you’re shipping. We’ll make sure your devices and machinery are crated and palletized to ensure easy transport and safe delivery.
The cost of shipping medical equipment can vary and depends on many factors. For example, hospital bed shipping cost might be influenced by compliance issues, how soon the equipment needs to be delivered, if white glove service is required and other considerations.
The best way to determine the cost of shipping medical equipment is to reach out for a free freight rate quote. Our staff of shipping experts is ready to arm you with the information you need to get your shipment to its destination.
Many of the top medical device manufacturers are located in the U.S. Manufacturers like Cardinal Health, Becton Dickinson and Company, Johnson & Johnson, Stryker, and Baxter all have plants on U.S. soil. This creates opportunities for freight movement from factory, to the supplier’s warehouse, to the hospital or medical center.
The current worldwide pandemic has broken the medical equipment supply chain. Working with a strategic shipping partner is now more important than ever, as we have the skills and expertise needed to fix broken links and keep meeting demands.
While hotspots like California, Washington, New York and New Jersey might be priority destinations for shipping medical equipment, demand is surging in other states. Louisiana, Florida, Illinois and Michigan are seeing increasing demands for medical equipment. This creates many opportunities to get necessary devices on the road.
Additionally, field hospitals are popping up across the country. The logistics of turning a convention center or other venue into a working medical center takes careful planning. R+L Global Logistics has the emergency response specialists you need to keep the medical equipment supply chain moving to ensure treatment centers are stocked with hospital beds, ventilators and other essential medical supplies. We also offer refrigerated shipping to successfully transport pharmaceutical products.
There are many advantages of shipping medical equipment with R+L Global Logistics. We are a leader in the 3PL industry. This means our services include everything from warehousing to shipping to distribution. We’re here to help each link in your supply chain move.
R+L Global Logistics is a family-owned company. That means our values align with yours and we understand the necessity of your shipping needs, especially during times of crisis. Other advantages of working with R+L Global Logistics include:
With so many benefits and advantages to shipping with R+L Global Logistics, it’s easy to see why partnering with a leader is a smart move. You’ll find that our team of skilled experts can match you with the right carrier to get your essential equipment to its destination without hassle. We only work with the best carriers in the business, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best service possible.
Count on R+L Global Logistics for shipping medical equipment. We’ll handle each shipment with the utmost care and will go out of our way to provide solutions to your shipping challenges. Let us focus on the logistics and legwork so you can focus on the business of saving lives. Reach out for a freight rate quote online or give us a call at (866) 353-7178.
R+L Global Logistics
315 NE 14th St., Ocala, FL 34470