Moving to the Netherlands, part two: Here are five slightly out of the ordinary international moving tips. 1/ Buy some voltage transformers. Although we are leaving most of our electrical appliances behind as the voltage is 220 in Europe and not 110 like the USA, there are a few electronic items...
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...
I heard yesterday of a situation where an international moving company (not UPakWeShip) delivering a shipment into the USA from overseas came to an abrupt end as the customer who was helping unpack the kitchen items mistakenly put some of the packing material on top of the stove which...
Aug 9, 2018 by Helen S. on UPakWeShip, Inc. Love this company! I highly recommend UPakWeShip. Why? Because they take what is a complex process, demystify it for you, and help you every step of the way. Their excellent people gave me all that advice I needed, even over mundane matters. The process...
The ever so slightly famous International Moving Doctor recently moved and thought he would share some top moving tips based on his recent experience. 1. Start well in advance, pack a little every day. Do not procrastinate! 2. Choose 3 different size boxes only, small for books, shoes, and heavy...
International Moving Reviews, when looking for an International Mover. A touchy subject this one but a lot of people look for reviews before choosing an international mover. But however hard a company might try, no one can keep everybody happy all the time in a service industry. Different people have different...
One of our customers recently took this picture of the truck and shipping container we provided for their International Move from USA to Europe. You can see from this picture that a 20 foot shipping container comes to you on the back of a truck and is about 4 feet...
International moving……Not a lot of people know that. Sir Michael Caine is associated with this catch phrase but it was actually Peter Sellers doing an impersonation of him that started it all. We are going to start a series of Moving Doctor blogs with this well-known phrase for International Moving. The first one...
Want To Check Out Where the ship is carrying your container with your shipment from your phone? Check out www.marinetraffic.com and download Marine Traffic's app. Available on iPhone & iPad, Android and Windows Phones. Fun for adults and a great geography lesson for the kids! Another great moving tip from www.upakweship.com Best Rates, Best...