International Shipping Tips If You Are Moving to Another Country

Valuable Tips on Shipping You Need to Know If You Are Moving to Another Country

So you are moving out of the United States, you are finally doing it. It's exciting, really scary and totally overwhelming, all at the same time. From dreams of the near-future, to fears of the unknown and tearful goodbyes; thinking clearly to organize the necessary details of actually getting you and all your stuff to your destination seems a bit surreal. So, where do you start?

You may think that the first thing on the list should be packing, but it isn't. In fact, it's nearly the last.

Checklist-style advice

Start by researching the international shipping company that is going to deliver your personal items such as furniture and other household or business necessities. It is imperative that you know what the method and options are, before you start the inevitable task of packing. Typical options include air shipping, shipping goods by pallets based on the number of cubic meters, or shipping via 20 foot and 40 foot containers.
Make sure you use an international shipper that not only ships to the country you are moving to, but is experienced and knowledgeable with the government shipping requirements as well as the culture. This will reduce stress when you arrive and help to prevent any embarrassing mistakes.
In most countries, the list of what you can't ship is the shortest and the most important anyway. Make sure you have a complete understanding of this list and give those items away (or store them) immediately.
Complete and submit all necessary paperwork upfront. That way, if there are any questions, concerns, or mistakes; there is time to correct them before you leave.

Conclusion

Knowing where to start when it comes to moving out of the U.S. will save a lot of time and stress, and prevent potential difficulties. Having an experienced professional during the process is invaluable.

Taking care of what seems like small details up front, is the key to a smooth long-distance move.

If you are ready to take the first step in your international move, contact us today to learn more about how our experience can benefit you.