Considerations in Selecting International Movers

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Business )



If you are moving overseas, you should think about appointing an international moving company. Moving overseas can be very stressful and entails a lot of logistical work. International movers eliminate all the hassles by assisting you with the shipment and packing. Some provide other services such as maid and school searches, and some even ship your vehicle door to door.

Here are some things you should consider when choosing your international mover:

Decide which among your personal belongings you will bring, which are to be disposed of, and which are to be kept in storage. Keep a list of the things that you will be bringing, with an estimated value of each. You will be required to submit this when you’ve chosen your mover.

Get various quotes from international movers. It is best to decide at this point whether the goods will be shipped by sea or air. Most international movers will collect a 50% down payment for their services at the time of packing, and collect the balance before the shipment leaves your home.

Be sure that before you sign the contract that you understand the coverage for loss and damage in case something happens to your shipment.

Ask what form of payments they will accept.

Moving companies will do a survey of the things you plan to bring and send you a quotation.

They should come with packing materials, pack your belongings and should segregate their boxes using a coding system according to room location. After this, they will do an initial weigh in to know the weight of each box in order to provide you an almost accurate amount of the cost of shipment. The shipment is then transported to the airport or container port where a final weigh in is done. The price given to you at the time of packing is very close to the total shipment amount. You should be given a reference number so that you can track your shipment by phone or via the Internet.

Once the shipment arrives at the destination, it is cleared for customs. A branch office should then take care of transporting your goods to your home.

Once your shipment arrives in your home, movers should do the unpacking for you and place all the furniture where you want them to be positioned. They also do the clearing up of boxes and disposal of it.

On a final note, do not choose an international mover only because they provide the cheapest quote. Do consider the other services they can offer as part of their package as well as their international reputation. You are after all relying on having them bringing your entire residence with the utmost care.


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