Spotlight on IN TIME (United Kingdom) Time-Critical Services: A Symphony in Motion

IN TIME WORLDWIDE EXPRESS, your Pangea partner in the United Kingdom, recently demonstrated its expertise in handling time-sensitive shipments with the successful transportation of an entire orchestra, including instruments and band stands, from Carnegie Hall in London to Tokyo, Japan, via Narita Airport. The operation required careful coordination to ensure that all items arrived on time and in perfect condition for the orchestra’s scheduled performance in Tokyo.

The team at IN TIME managed 65 cases containing a variety of instruments and equipment, with a total weight of 4,856 kilograms and a total shipment volume of 68.85 cubic meters. Key details of the shipment included:

• 8 Contrabasses: Dimensions ranged from 85 x 59 x 215 cm to 93 x 60 x 215 cm, with weights between 70 and 85 kg.
• 6 Timpanis: Each drum varied from 93 x 103 x 120 cm to 103 x 113 x 120 cm, weighing between 100 and 170 kg.
• 8 Cellos: Each case measured 51 x 75 x 153 cm, with a weight of 60 kg.
• 2 Trumpets: Dimensions varied from 64 x 85 x 52 cm to 77 x 100 x 55 cm, weighing 50 kg each.
• 1 Tuba: This large instrument measured 66 x 113 x 78 cm and weighed 75 kg.
• 2 Horns: Each packed case measured between 75 x 78 x 45 cm to 77 x 100 x 55 cm, weighing 50 to 55 kg.
• Other Instruments & Equipment: Wind and Percussion Stands (80 x 134 x 75 cm, 170 kg), a Bass Drum and Glockenspiel (102 x 110 x 104 cm, 90 kg), and a conductor’s podium (55 x 130 x 120 cm, 100 kg) were among the other items handled in this shipment.
• Stools and Additional Equipment: Various stools and chairs for the conductor and musicians, along with smaller instruments like violins, violas, and flutes, were also packed securely.

This shipment was highly time-sensitive, with only 48 hours available to collect the instruments after the orchestra’s final performance in London, palletize them, and ensure they were ready for transport to Tokyo. IN TIME addressed the challenges and carried out the meticulous planning required as follows:

• Arranging an ATA Carnet for seamless customs clearance
• Building pallets specifically for air transport to meet the required schedule
• Coordinating witnessed loading to ensure the highest level of care
• Managing the delivery and unpacking at the final destination, a concert venue in Tokyo

Through precise planning and flawless execution, IN TIME successfully delivered the orchestra’s equipment to Tokyo on time and without any issues, allowing the performance to proceed as scheduled. Their experience in handling high-pressure, time-sensitive logistics underscores the company’s ability to manage urgent shipments, whether they involve musical instruments, medical supplies, or critical manufacturing parts.

IN TIME remains committed to providing reliable solutions for a wide range of time-critical shipping needs.

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