Moving to a new home is an exciting life event but it is also one that comes with what sometimes feels to be insurmountable anxiety. There are many moving pieces that need to be coordinated in order for the move to go smoothly. This is even more so the case when it involves an international move. Relocating abroad takes much planning and organization. This is especially the case when it comes to handling internationally shipped cargo.
Your options
When moving out of the United States, there are several shipping options for your belongings. One option is to ship via a 10x 20 or a 10X40 shipping container. This is a good option for moving many large items such as an entire home’s worth of furniture or an entire business office. The other option is to have items professional packed on pallets. Your professional shipping company will assist will pack your pallets for you. Planning an international move is easy if you have an international moving company pack and move everything for you.
Be Prepared
There are a few elements of international shipping that do not apply to regular domestic moves across the country. When planning an international move, recognize that the time it takes to process and transport your items will take longer. This is due to the physical distance, but also because it is likely your goods will be transferred several times during the move. Think of it like a layover at an airport. Also, depending on the new country of residence and the items included in the manifest, you will likely be required to complete additional paperwork that can be time consuming.
Whether it is for a career advancement or just a fresh start, an international move requires the assistance of an experience professional moving company. For assistance packing, shipping, or any other part of the internal move process, contact us.
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