For most, moving abroad is something which will take a lot of time and consideration. Whilst we may wish we could up and leave, there may be mortgages, children and jobs to consider. Plus, if it were that easy, wouldn’t everyone be hopping on planes to move country? If you’ve been...
For those planning to move or travel overseas, insurance seems to be one of those things that is either entirely overlooked or top of the list. Whether its' medical, travel or shipping insurance - we're often asked whether insurance is actually necessary. Getting your belongings delivered in one piece is our...
As we all know too well, many people have had to push back dates and their moving arrangements over the last 12 months. However, it’s vital to keep on going and use any extra time you may have been provided to prepare yourself as best as possible for the move. If...
Due to the impacts of Covid-19and possibly Brexit, the USA & UK ports are experiencing an escalating influx of import volumes. This is resulting in overcapacity and/ or equipment shortages. While affecting ports worldwide, it is especially being felt in Southampton, Felixstowe, New York, and Los Angeles. The shutdowns due to...
The honest truth is, moving anywhere adds a lot to your plate. The A-Z of moving is usually expensive and time-consuming, and right now there's a lot of plans being moved around to accommodate the international circumstances. But, moving abroad is also extremely exciting. Where you’ll be living, house hunting, the...
They say moving is one of life’s most stressful experiences, but it definitely doesn’t need to be. With preparation, organization and a fantastic moving company on your side, your moving experience can be far smoother than you ever thought possible. But how do you find the right mover for you? With...
When moving overseas for work, your employer will likely give you a lump sum relocation package. This is to cover the expenses of moving abroad. For many, it’s the incentive they need to make the leap – after all, moving is expensive and the money eliminates the financial burden. But,...
When you hear the name UPakWeShip, you’ll be unsurprised to discover that we do exactly as it says on the tin. Previously, using a self-packing moving company was largely used as a way to save money. Understandably, moving can be very expensive, and our mission has always been to make the...
Moving overseas at the moment may feel like a precarious thing to do. However, the world keeps turning and jobs are being offered and postponed and transferred, and lives are still continuing. Whilst the pandemic may have initially impacted the moving industry, we've had a busy summer and many people...
Nobody ever said that moving was easy - but then again, most people haven't used a moving service built upon the values of making customers' moves easier. We've built a company based on the knowledge that moving needs to be more simple and less stressful. As the world becomes more globalized...