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He says they mostly use FedEx or get stuff shipped from the manufacturers, but that any specialist shipper should be ok (if reassuringly expensive). His comments on shipping: "careful packing and prep are the most important things; partial disassembly and packing of the most delicate bits may be the best way to go, and potentially use bracing foam inside the instrument. Check manuals/packing lists to see how things were shipped in the first place. Even things like turbopumps can stand vibration as long as there's enough damping on the outside to take the shock out. If you want to pack it yourself to make sure it's securely done, there's always the option of a van and a roadtrip..."