I get asked almost daily at UPakWeShip if it is ok to pack and ship things in tubs or plastic crates. Probably most other International Movers get asked this as well. Some will say yes and some will say no. Some probably will not even answer! Here is the truth...
Hello everyone, Mark Nash aka The International Moving Doctor with your trusted International Mover UPakWeShip here with some up to date information if you are moving overseas soon. As of now, March 30th 2026, our online prices are still good but there is pressure on the horizon for rates to...
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...
[caption id="attachment_4481" align="alignleft" width="225"] UPakWeShip Moving Doctor[/caption] This is a good question and hopefully a decent answer by the International Moving Doctor so I thought I would post it for everyone else to see. Hello, I'm moving from Los Angeles to London in mid-July and the U-Crate 100 seems like the perfect option...
Apparently not! UPakWeShip in Charleston SC asked and UPS said yes, so they completed the paperwork and sent it over to UPakWeShip Europe in Holland and its sat at a UPS customs facility for 3 weeks and I have just been informed on email they are returning it back to...
At UPakWeShip, we get many people moving overseas wanting to ship a load of boxes and a mattress. I understand you don't want to sleep on someone elses mattress in a furnished apartment you are renting, but it just isn't cost effective to ship your old mattress overseas. The trouble...
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A frequently asked intl moving question when moving overseas with UPakWeShip is can you collect the pallet or U Crate from our gravel driveway? The answer unfortunately is no, we cant, and I would like to explain why. When the truck comes to collect your for example 650lb loaded U...
THE QUESTION Thanks for the info, looking forward to speaking with someone about it. Got another question for you. Is it true, that owner packed containers are more difficult to get through customs than containers packed by moving companies? I’ve got the feeling it’s a sales pitch by movers here to get...
Moving or shipping things to UK? See the latest customs regulations here. [caption id="attachment_2960" align="alignleft" width="300"] Its easy moving to the UK with UPakWeShip.[/caption] The UK Government has recently updated the transfer of residence rules known as ToR as well as duty free relief on certain items. If you are choosing to move...