| As more corporations worldwide expand their | | | | container(s) will be loaded into a vessel or into an |
| operations to overseas locations, more employees | | | | aircraft.Packing and ShippingYour international movers |
| and families relocate to foreign locations.. International | | | | can professionally wrap and pack your personal |
| moves are common and nowadays are very easy to | | | | belonginings in cartons and shipping crates to protect |
| plan.Planning is a key to a successful international | | | | them from damage. Whether your household or |
| door-to-door relocation, and here are some helpful | | | | office is shipped in a lift-van, a steamship container or |
| tips to assist you in planning your international | | | | an air container will be determined by the size of the |
| move.The Moving DateOne of the first things to | | | | shipment and its destination.A lift-van ranges in size |
| consider is your moving date. Keep this in mind when | | | | from 185 to 210 cubic feet. This wooden or plywood |
| choosing the Moving Date:The first or last few days | | | | container with skids is normally loaded using a forklift. |
| of the month tend to be the busiest moving times - | | | | A lift-van is lined with water-resistant paper and |
| avoid them. | | | | caulked to prevent leakage. Steamship companies |
| Your destination country's holiday schedule might | | | | supply containers. Air containers range in size from |
| result in unnecessary delays so check the calendar | | | | five- to 100-cubic feet. Small shipments are packed in |
| before scheduling your moving Date. | | | | containers of triple-layer corrugated cardboard; larger |
| Transport | | | | shipments by air are normally crated instead of |
| Motor freight carrier, railroad, steamship line, or airline | | | | boxed.International Moving CostAfter making a |
| will be used to ship your household goods. Your | | | | thorough survey of your entire home, your moving |
| packed and loaded shipment will be transported to | | | | estimator will determine shipping costs. |
| the port of exit by truck or rail. There the | | | | |