Moving to another country is a major undertaking. Consumers need to gather a lot of information about where they are moving, take the information, and prepare a budget for the move. For example, how much does furniture cost where you are moving? Will it be cheaper to take your belongings or buy new ones upon arrival? In most instances, if you decide to take your furniture, it will be necessary to hire professionals to help with the move. Personal belongings will be shipped, and proper packing is important.
International movers have years of experience helping families move abroad. In fact, they’ll even arrange to ship your car. Movers take special precautions with your things, including:
* making sure all packing materials and cartons are new
* each piece of china and other valuables must be wrapped individually
* cartons are taped securely
* the customer’s name and contents is marked on each carton
Furniture is usually dismantled, if possible. In addition, all nuts and bolts are placed in bags and put in a specially marked box. This makes it easier to put things back together when the belongings arrive at their new home. Action Moving Services will have representatives in the destination country to handle customs on the shipment, unpack boxes, and reassemble items. This makes moving easier and takes a lot of stress off the customer.
The best international movers are experts at loading items for export. The mode of transportation is determined by the size of the shipment. Shipping methods include air and ocean transport. Air shipments use wooden or cardboard containers. On the other hand, small ocean shipments travel in waterproof wooden lift vans. Large ocean shipments are placed into steel containers.
Shipping costs are determined by a combination of total weight and cubic volume. People should consider leaving large, bulky items, if possible. Certain items should not be shipped including guns, alcoholic beverages and houseplants. Be sure to check all items to make sure there is no damage. Any missing or damaged items should be reported to the company. Most movers have partners abroad in the event a customer needs storage for some items. For the best outcome, people should not attempt a major international move without professional help.
