Thursday, August 21, 2014

We look forward to seeing you at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2014!

The Fort Lauderdale has long been considered to be the “Yacht Capital of the World,” so it’s no surprise that it’s also host to one of the world’s biggest yearly yacht and superyacht shows: The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, also known as FLIBS. Now in its 55th year, the show features just about every kind of boat you could ask for: runabouts, sportfishers, high performance boats, center consoles, cabin cruisers, flats boats, skiffs, express cruisers, sailing yachts, motor yachts, bowriders, catamarans, ski boats, jet boats, trawlers, inflatables, canoes, and of course… extraordinary superyachts.

The show is a whole heck of a lot more than just more beautiful boats, however, as the indoors side of the show is just as vast as the out. Expect rows and rows of companies exhibiting their wares, including vendors, creators, outfitters, innovators and everything in-between. Your favorite brands will all be there, along with brands that will be soon to be new favorites.  You’ll also be walking away from the show a smarter captain than ever before, thanks to the variety of seminars held at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.  Seminars will be held by great folks such as the IGFA School of Sport Fishing, who runs 8 mini-sessions of tip & tricks for anglers amateur to professional, and The Blue Wild who run dive and travel show seminars during the show. And of course, you’ll be in Fort Lauderdale, so expect hotspots galore day and night.


Contact our staff to assist you with any boat inquiries you may want to see or if you wish for us to look into a specific boat/yacht let us know.  If your coming from out of town and need assistance while walking the show we have a multilingual staff .

>> Mr. Ashley Bulluck
>>
>> Operations Manager
>>
>> Gulf Express International, Inc.
>>
>> 1810 Garfield Street
>>
>> Hollywood FL  33020
>>
>> ph: 954-589-0170
>>
>> fax: 954-589-2855
>>
>> makingwaves@gulfexpressintl.com



International Yacht/Boat Shipping Summer/Fall Sailing Schedule

WESTBOUND NORTH AMERICA & SINGAPORE

Voyage “WB-09-14″Heavy Lift Sailing
September 1-15*
Port Everglades, FL
Cristobal, Panama
Manzanillo/La Paz, Mexico
Ensenada, Mexico
Victoria, BC
Busan, South Korea
Singapore

EASTBOUND NORTH AMERICA & ASIA


M/V AAL Kembla -
(Heavy lift up to 350mt)

August 20-22*
Victoria, BC
Ensenada, Mexico
Manzanillo, Mexico
Cristobal, Panama
Port Everglades,

SPECIAL SAILING TO AFRICA

Voyage “AF-09-14″
Sept 10-20*
Houston, TX
Port Harcourt, Nigeria

NORTH AMERICA & CARIBBEAN TO THE MEDITERRANEAN

Voyage “TE-09-14″September 1 – 15*
Port Everglades, FL
Genoa, Italy
Derince, Turkey


MEDITERRANEAN TO THE CARIBBEAN & NORTH AMERICA


Voyage “TW-09-14″
September 15-30*
Split, Croatia
Derince, Turkey
Genoa, Italy
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
St. Thomas, USVI
Port Everglades, FL

Please contact our office to discuss your transport needs.

>> Mr. Ashley Bulluck
>>
>> Operations Manager
>>
>> Gulf Express International, Inc.
>>
>> 1810 Garfield Street
>>
>> Hollywood FL  33020
>>
>> ph: 954-589-0170
>>
>> fax: 954-589-2855
>>
>> makingwaves@gulfexpressintl.com

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Boat Transport Quotes


Are you moving overseas and need to ship your boat to your new home? Are you a builder that needs to Transport Boats to a showroom or boat show, where they will be sold? Are you a broker that has a client that needs to move a boat or yacht? If you answered yes to any of the previous questions, then you have come to the right place! Here at GEI, we Transport Boats and yachts both domestically and internationally.

We have an unmatched global network as well as an amazing team of logistics experts that are well-qualified and always ready to serve you! We are proud to use a customized approach when we Transport Boats, as opposed to the universal approach that many other boat shipping companies use. The way we look at it, no two vessels are the same, so why treat them like they are. 

Yacht & Boat Shipping

Monday, July 14, 2014

Yacht Transport Schedule July

WESTBOUND NORTH AMERICA AND SINGAPORE

Voyage “WB-07-14″
July 15-25, 2014*
Port Everglades, FL
Cristobal, Panama
La Paz/Mazatlan, Mexico
Ensenada, Mexico
Victoria, BC
Special Asian Sailing
Voyage “Asia
-07-14″
July 15-25, 2014*
Port Everglades, FL
West Africa
Busan, South Korea
Singapore


EASTBOUND NORTH AMERICA

Voyage “EB-07-14″
July 20-30*
Victoria, BC
Ensenada, Mexico
La Paz/Mazatlan, Mexico
Manzanillio, Mexico
Golfito, Costa Rica
Cristobal, Panama
Port Everglades, FL


NORTH AMERICA, CARIBBEAN TO THE MEDITERRANEAN

Voyage “TE-07-14″
July 15-25 2014*
Port Everglades, FL
St. Thomas, USVI
Palma, Spain
Genoa, Italy
Derince, Turkey

MEDITERRANEAN TO THE CARIBBEAN & NORTH AMERICA


VOYAGE “TW-09-14″
SEPTEMBER 2014*
Genoa, Italy
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
St. Thomas, USVI
Port Everglades, FL

Mr. Ashley Bulluck
Operations Manager
Gulf Express International, Inc.
1810 Garfield Street
Hollywood FL  33020
ph: 954-589-0170
fax: 954-589-2855
abulluck@gulfexpressintl.com
www.gulfexpressintl.com


Monday, May 26, 2014

Boat Transport

We offer boat transport and logistics for transportation of yachts, sailboats and powerboats. We specialise in transporting boats regardless of their size or type.

Boat Shipping Services

Boat Shipping Options

Shipping Boats

  • Boat Transport
  • Insurance
  • Packaging, Dismantling
  • Shrink-wrapping
  • Cradle Supply
  • Customs
  • Container Shipping
  • Roll-on - Roll-off
  • Semi-submersible
  • Lift-on - Lift-off
  • Road, Rail & Ship
  • Sail
  • Trailerable Boats
  • From Dinghys to Trimarans.
  • Jetski - Personal Watercraft
  • Powerboats
  • From skiffs to 50ft cruisers
How well you prepare your boat for travel is going to determine the condition it will be in when it arrives at its destination. Securing everything will protect your boat during the transportation process, and identifying any preexisting damage will save you from having to answer to complaints on the other end when the boat arrives.
As service providers will not be held responsible for damages incurred from improper travel and loading preparations, it is important that you prepare the boat yourself, or have a qualified boat yard do so. It is also advised that you have it inspected by a licensed marine surveyor. You need to have your boat prepped for pick-up before the transporter arrives. Give yourself plenty of time for this, it may take more than a day. If possible, be prepped early just in case the transport company needs to come a day early for weather or any other reasons.
Pick a marina or boatyard as a loading spot that has a 14' clearance, so that branches and wires will not interfere with your boat at the beginning of its trip. If you or your agent have not already chosen a marina or boatyard for your drop-off point, you can ask your service provider if they can refer you to one in the destination area. Again, make sure it has a 14' clearance.
Before dismantling anything on your boat, take photos so that you have something to reference when reassembling the boat after the transport. Then, you can remove all personal items from your boat. Clean and inspect your boat's exterior for any damages. Make a list of any problems found and take photos and date these if possible. The driver you hire will run another assessment with you for your Condition Report, but its good to have an idea of what to point out to him when he arrives.
  • Secure all loose gear above and below deck.
  • Close and secure any hatches by tying or taping them. If they leak, seal them to avoid any possible water damage.
  • Cabin windows also need to be latched and taped from the outside.
  • Drain all fuel and water tanks (some companies say to drain until 1/4 full, others want them completely empty), and remove any drain plugs from the hull.
  • To avoid damage during the winter months, all water systems, pumps, and air conditioners, etc. should be drained of any water.
  • Disconnect batteries, and secure the cables away from it to prevent any contact.
Any external accessories and anything protruding past the hull must be removed, securely padded, packed and stored below.
  • Remove any valuable electronics and anchors from the deck, pad and secure what you can in the cabin. The same goes for any windshield or Plexiglas that protrudes over the flying bridge.
  • In the case of something large, such as a dinghy or any superstructure, secure it on board and make sure it is well-padded.
  • If your boat has a radar arch or fly-bridge which causes it to load out higher than 13 Feet 6 Inches, they will need to be removed, padded and secured to the boat.
  • Damage or loss of these external items do not fall under the service provider's responsibility. Once everything is secured below, lock the cabin and keep the key during travel.
Remove any boat covers. Shrink wrap is not always advised, because it easily rips during travel and can cause damage to your boat. If you do choose to have your boat shrink wrapped, transporters will attempt to fix any tears during travel, however they cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by shrink wrap, or any other coverings.

To avoid having a wooden boat dry out during transport, coat it with linseed oil.

Remember, your boat will be experiencing stronger winds than it is used to, so expect it to arrive with normal travel wear and dirt from the roads.

Ashley Bulluck
Sales Manager
Gulf Express International LLC
1810 Garfield Street
Hollywood FL, 33020
Ph: 954-589-0170
Fax: 954-589-2855
abulluck@gulfexpressintl.com

www.gulfexpressintl.com

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Boat Transport Services

We can handle both domestics and international boat and yacht transport through our network of specialized boat and yacht movers by road and sea-freight to get intra & interstate. Our network can handle out of gauge cargo whether it’s over width and requires a pilot vehicle, or over height and needs a low loader.

***A combination of Towing, Trucking Rates and Sea-freight Services are Available contact our associates to discuss your transport needs.


Ashley Bulluck
Skype  gulfexpress
Ph: 954-589-0170
Fax: 954-589-2855
makingwavesk@gulfexpressintl.com

How to Calculate International Boat Shipping Costs

When it comes to shipping a boat overseas from the USA, there are several factors to consider in order to obtain an accurate cost measurement. Also, besides these factors (like the boat’s overall size and weight) one needs to consider the most important one, which is the actual shipping method itself.
The two most popular international boat shipping methods available are shipping by container and the roll-on roll-off shipping method. 
  • Container shipping method: Shipping by container is the most known international boat shipping method. It was been used for along time already and many consider it to be the best way to ship a boat internationally when the shipping distance is very long. This method can prove to be the most economical because when shipping a boat by container, you pay a fixed price for the whole container. 
But the containers have limited dimensions and your boat may be too big to fit inside the container. Sometime the boat has to be loaded on its side which runs a slight risk of taking some unexpected damage.
  • Roll-on roll-off shipping method: The roll-on roll-off boat shipping method is considered to be far more efficient that the container method. In it, boats are placed on trailers which then are literally rolled on board the cargo ship, and then rolled out of it once it reaches its port of destination. Shipping costs for this method are calculated by considering the entire volume of the boat, measuring its entire length, width and height in order to determine the total volume to be shipped.
Considering that the total shipping cost for this method will be based on the volume of the boat, many owners simply remove some parts of their boats in order to reduce its shipping costs, which makes this shipping method very efficient.
Considering all these, in the end it all comes down to the specific needs of the customer in order for him/her to decide the best shipping method for his/her boat. Just don’t forget that the most important factors are entire volume, shipping distance and delivery speed

Give one of our associates a call they will assist you in determing the best solution for your boat shipping needs.

Ashley Bulluck
Gulf Express International LLC
Ph: 954-589-0170
Fax: 954-589-2855
skype  gulfexpress
makingwaves@gulfexpressintl.com
www.gulfexpressintl.com