Thank you for hiring staff who understand the benefit of offering good guidance for new customers who may not have previously shipped goods internationally. By that I mean communication beyond the very specific and effective checklists and videos. Alicia Hawk is exceptional at providing information that helped guide us through...
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...
I think this might be a first but UPakWeShip received a 5 star google review from this customer because of our outstanding customer service and advising them courteously, professionally and promptly that we could not unfortunately accommodate them for their overseas move out of Canada to Europe. If you are...
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...
Mark Nash didn't grow up with the goal to work in the moving industry. However, after a lucky job offer in his twenties, he fell into the industry which would become his career. With over thirty years of experience, there's not much Mark hasn't heard or seen in the moving...
When Mark Nash first entered the moving business in his twenties, the last thing he expected was to fall in love with the industry. Over thirty years later, and the Founder and CEO of UPakWeShip has thousands of moves under his belt. His motivation? ‘Coffee, and my wife… not in...
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...
The world has come to a standstill in a way that no-one can remember happening before. As China slowly begins to bring itself back to normality, the US and Europe are continuing to live through the impacts of Coronavirus. It goes without saying, that travel right now is the last thing...
Even the most experienced travellers get culture shock. Whether you’re moving across the world or to the country next door, being out of your comfort zone is the biggest trigger for nerves. Once the initial madness of planning and moving had slowly ebbed away, you’ll be left with the task...