From Pennsylvania to Portugal

Here are some cool pictures a shipper just sent of their UPakWeShip U Crate 100 collection yesterday. If you are not sure what our U Crate 100 service is...

21 July, 2022 / 0 Comments

International Moving Questions and Answers

I like the idea of packing myself, but can I get help carrying the boxes and loading? Absolutely! There is a company in the USA called Movinghelp.com that is a great resource to find local help. If not call a local independent mover to quote you on providing a loading crew. What...

30 June, 2022 / 0 Comments

How Much Does A Shipping Container Cost?

For any household move from anywhere in Europe to any other EU destination, or even further afield, there’s no simpler way to transport your possessions to your new life than by shipping container. While a safe, secure, and trusted method of transportation for all your belongings and personal effects, it’s...

06 June, 2022 / 0 Comments

This is how we do it at UPakWeShip

  Today I'm going to show you how we load a 40 foot shipping container at UPakWeShip. The trucker has collected an empty container from the port of Charleston and has just backed up onto our loading dock number 3. Now I have to load it with U Crates and Pallets...

31 May, 2022 / 0 Comments

Questions to ask your mover when moving overseas.

  The chances are you don’t move overseas that often so maybe you are not sure how it all works and know the right questions to ask. We on the other hand move people every day so hopefully this helps.   We know we are by no means the only good company...

13 May, 2022 / 0 Comments

UPakWeShip Netherlands: Closed for Kings Day

   Happy Kings Day to UPakWeShip Netherlands today 27th April 2022 I have fond memories of celebrating our first Kings Day when we lived near Rotterdam. Day time raves, orange everywhere, very happy Duchies and some, drinking a little too much Heineken. I know the Dutch are brilliant in Logistics but not...

27 April, 2022 / 0 Comments

How Does Shipping A Container Overseas Work?

Did you know that 2022 is the year of global shipping? After pandemic delays, the industry is back on its feet and expected to carry more cargo than ever. This means there has never been a better time to ship overseas.    So how do you start the process? Read on to...

22 March, 2022 / 0 Comments

How Do I Ship A Pallet of Household Goods Overseas? (And More Pallet Shipping Questions Answered)

Did you know there are almost 9 million U.S. citizens living abroad?      If you're joining the millions of Americans abroad, congratulations! Moving overseas is an exciting way to explore a new culture and make new memories.      But there's no doubt about it; moving overseas is stressful. One of the first things you...

10 March, 2022 / 0 Comments

How To Ship Furniture (And Other Household Goods) To New Zealand On A Budget

Moving from the US to New Zealand can be a daunting task. The idea of moving your most prized possessions across the Pacific Ocean comes with several questions. Will your things be kept safe? Will the shipping company help to ensure your possessions get through customs? What will it cost...

03 March, 2022 / 0 Comments

Amazon Book Orders

I have no idea why, but every day all our offices get calls and emails from people asking where is the book they ordered. Every day we patiently explain that we do not deliver books for Amazon and that we ship peoples belongings overseas. I wish it was that easy to just...

25 February, 2022 / 0 Comments