International Packing Services

International Packing Services

Moving to a new country can be a thrilling experience. It can also be incredibly stressful, particularly when it comes to packing your belongings. International packing requires careful planning, organization, and attention to detail to ensure that your items arrive at your new home safe and sound. Professional Movers.com can assist you during any stage of the international packing process. We recommend taking the following steps:

Start Early

When it comes to international packing, it’s important to start early. Begin the process at least two to three months before your move date to give yourself enough time to sort through your belongings and determine what you’ll take with you. Schedule a free estimate with Professional Movers.com. Your Moving Consultant will be able to determine how many packers you need, estimate what packing materials your job will require, and how long it will take to prepare your items to be shipped internationally.

Sort and Declutter

Before you start packing, take some time to sort through your belongings and decide what to keep, donate, or sell. This will not only help you reduce the amount of items you need to pack but also help you start fresh in your new home. Professional Movers.com can help you go through all your belongings and decide what to keep, sell, donate, or throw away. This will not only save you money but will also make packing easier.

Understanding the Rules and Regulations of the Country

Before you start packing, it’s crucial to understand the rules and regulations of the country you are moving to. Some countries have strict regulations when it comes to what you can and cannot bring, and it’s essential to comply with these regulations to avoid any legal issues. Contact the embassy of the country you are moving to, or do thorough research online to understand the import regulations for your belongings.

Packing for Different Modes of Transportation

Depending on the scope of your move, you may use different modes of transportation, such as planes, boats, or trucks to transport your shipment. Such shipments require specialized attention, and can be handled in one of three ways – via lift vans, steamship containers, or air freight boxes.

Lift vans, for instance, are wooden shipping crates that are used for international shipping. On the other hand, steamship containers are steel containers, similar to PODS,  that come in a limited number of sizes, and the volume of a shipment usually determines the size of container utilized. Air freight boxes, which are typically used for smaller shipments or for items that need to arrive at the destination within a short time frame, are also commonly used.

Professional Movers.com is well-equipped to help you determine which method of transportation and container size is best suited for your international move. Packing for international moves requires specialized attention and handling, as boxes are loaded into crates or containers, and boxes used for international moves are sized accordingly. Professional movers can assist you in selecting the correct sizes and number of boxes, ensuring that your items are prepared and transported safely and efficiently.

When preparing items for an international move, they are carefully wrapped and padded before being placed in a crate or container. There are specific methods and procedures used for packing and loading furniture and other household goods for an international move, which require specialized expertise and experience.

Items transported in international moves must go through customs clearance at the port of arrival, and after the shipment is cleared by customs, the items are either delivered to the destination location or placed in storage until the international shipment is ready to be delivered.

While the idea of packing your own belongings for an international move may seem appealing, it should be left to specially trained, professional international packers. Professional Movers.com has the experience, expertise, and moving supplies to protect your goods from the extra stress of international air and sea shipments. Additionally, they can help you adhere to the stringent shipping requirements and heightened security measures in the current global environment.

Also, all of our Moving Consultants and pack teams are well trained in the non-allowable items that cannot be transported in international shipments.

Types of Boxes Used for International Packing:

• 1.5 Cubic Foot Book Box: Use for heavy or dense items including books, records, shoes, canned goods, kitchen canisters, small appliances, and hand or power tools.
• 3.0 Cubic Foot Medium Box: Good for toys, lampshades, pots and pans, kitchen utensils, etc.
• 4.5 & 6.0 Cubic Foot Large Box: Good for large, lightweight items such as pillows, bedding, and toys. Do not overload these moving boxes.
• Stand-Up Wardrobe: Equipped with a bar for hanging clothes, curtains, and draperies. The bottom is not designed to support weight, so do not pack other items in the bottom of these cartons. Lay-down style wardrobe moving boxes are also available.
• Dish Pack Boxes: Specially designed with available cell dividers for transporting dishes, glasses, bowls, and other kitchenware. Also good for lamps, small pictures, knick-knacks, and light appliances.
• Mirror Boxes: Telescoping, large and small sizes. Provides extra protection for mirrors, large pictures, and glass tabletops.
• Mattress Boxes: Available in crib, twin, standard, double, and queen/king sizes.
• Custom Crates: Wooden crates can be custom built in various sizes. These crates are ideal for marble, large glass table tops, mirrored surfaced furniture, and larger fragile items.

It’s never too early to start planning for an international move. Feel free to give us a call at 248-926-999 or fill out the form below. One of our Moving Consultants will be able to help you start planning your move and recommend what international packing services are right for you.

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