Deciding on whether to purchase shipping insurance often boils down to assessing risk against peace of mind. If you find yourself asking ‘Do I need shipping insurance?’, you’re not alone. This article demystifies shipping insurance, detailing when it’s a must-have and when you might safely forego it, all to guide...
If you haven't watched the International Moving Doctors video on how to complete a packing list when you are shipping your things overseas, then I suggest you should :-) It explains how to produce a "customs friendly" list of all your things you are shipping by typing a list as...
This lovely couple have definitely chosen the smart way to ship overseas by using the very popular UPakWeShip U Crate 100. Its so easy! We send you the kit, you load it with your things, we collect it curbside, put it into a shipping container of U Crates and...
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...
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...
Whether it’s an unfamiliar restaurant, a new pair of shoes or an international moving company - reviews are the clincher. Some people head to them as the first point of call, whilst others see them as a make or break after doing some research. But if you’re not reading the reviews,...
Whether it’s an unfamiliar restaurant, a new pair of shoes or an international moving company - reviews are the clincher. Some people head to them as the first point of call, whilst others see them as a make or break after doing some research. But if you’re not reading the reviews,...
Health has never been a bigger concern for people moving abroad, and rightly so. However, with borders opening up and lockdown steadily lifting, many people have decided it’s time to go ahead with their overseas move. By keeping on top of any health conditions and protecting yourself where possible, there’s...
As lockdown lessens and but social distancing remains, many companies are trying to find ways to ensure social distancing is upheld throughout their services. But not UPakWeShip - and nope, this isn't a complete disregard for the rules. It's just that the reality is, our service has always been designed in...
Before we get a lot of angry comments from people of all ages, we want to make it loud and clear right here, right now: You are NEVER too old to move abroad. And we’re here to basically tell you why that is the case. Because whatever stage of life you're in, single...