Boating

Differentiate with Speedy, Affordable Boating Shipping

AIT’s boating shipping solution makes it easy, cost-effective to ship boats anywhere

Shipping boats and other watercraft can be complex. But AIT’s simple solutions will make sure you don’t go off the deep end getting your product to customers—on time, in perfect condition and at a reasonable price.

Our cost-effective, tailored boating shipping plans, multiple service levels and convenient scheduling and communication options will delight both you and your customers.

Because when you partner with the pros at AIT to ship boats, your customers enjoy more transparency, which leads to higher satisfaction, long-term brand loyalty and, ultimately, a bigger bottom line for your business.

Read on to learn more about how we make shipping boats easier than ever.


What service levels does AIT offer for boating shipping?

No matter where in the nation you need to ship boats, AIT offers five levels of high-quality service:

Basic

Delivery outside the ground-floor entrance


Threshold

Delivery across the first ground-floor threshold


Room of Choice

Delivery to consumers preferred residential space, including one flight of stairs


White Glove

Unpacking, debris removal


White Glove Ultimate

Unpacking, assembly or set up, debris removal

What is the size of AIT’s boating shipping network? How much experience does AIT have with shipping boats or other watercraft?

With more than 40 years of experience in watercraft and boating logistics, AIT’s delivery network extends to all U.S. zip codes and across nearly every distribution channel.


What support services does AIT offer?

Far beyond simply helping you ship boats, our team can provide your organization with intensive, structured onboarding, defined metrics and goals, consistent communication, document management services and much more, including:

  • Online scheduling
  • Returns management
  • 24/7 support access for you and your customers
  • Live, bilingual online chat
  • SMS support


Does AIT boating shipping include oversized-item surcharges?

No! When you partner with AIT to ship large packages, including bulky, outsized items, you never have to deal with surcharges. And we don’t require signatures or appointments either. Learn more about our large parcel delivery services and additional oversized freight solutions.


Does AIT include customer communication/updates when shipping boats?

Yes! We built our boating shipping solution with your customers in mind, so not only can you send status updates at the touch of a button, your customers can schedule appointments via text, and much more:

Included Communications

  • Online scheduling with click-to-chat option
  • Email alerts
  • Shipment tracking
  • MyAIT customer portal
  • IntelleCall outbound automated phone system
  • Bilingual live chat
  • Postcard notification
  • SMS/text notification

Ship boats fast, for less with AIT

Watercraft and boating shipping can be a heavy lift. Make it easier with a nationwide network of expert partners. To get started on your own customized AIT plan for shipping boats, or simply learn more about our capabilities.

Contact a Representative