Need help staging and loading your self load 20 foot shipping container?

Need help carrying things and loading your U Units container?

Have no fear, we now provide moving help services.

With prices for two trained loaders for a couple of hours starting at around $375-$400 its much cheaper than a full-service mover and takes the back breaking part of the self-pack move out of the equation.

New for 2024, ask your UPakWeShip sales or shipping coordinator for a quote to provide moving help anywhere in the USA.

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But how did UPakWeShip come to be the multi-million dollar business that it is today? And why does he think customers keep coming back to use this family-owned, self-packing mover? Our Q&A with Mark discusses the UPakWeShip process, what makes it different, and why it’s so successful.

1. How has UPakWeShip changed since its initial conception?

“The idea simply started as a way to offer the public a cheaper way to move overseas if they wanted to pack themselves – a little like a budget airline but for people moving. Sort of a ‘Freddy Laker’ of the moving business if anyone else can remember that far back! The concept seemed to work, and customers loved it, so we started to develop the business further, and came up with our U Crates, which offer door to door moving.

“So much has changed since the initial startup. The obvious is that we’ve grown into a multimillion business with overseas offices, but I think the biggest change over the last 15 years is the technology.

“We started with a phone, a fax, a PC, and cardboard files. Now, we are paperless and cloud-based and have an amazing custom-built database that connects with our customers to make the whole process easier! If only it could make the tea! 

“We also now have our automatic online pricing system, which is a real game-changer as it allows everyone to see all the different moving options and the prices 24/7. It allows us to keep our overheads down as there’s no longer the need to have staff emailing out direct quotes. Instead, our staff can concentrate more on the moving experience for customers, answering questions, and guiding them through the process.”

2. What’s been the biggest lesson learned as UPakWeShip has evolved?

“Wow, so many lessons! To name a few: Nothing ever goes exactly to plan, nobody will do as good a job as you and your team, never burn bridges, learn to delegate, don’t ever presume, and as a Brit, it’s always worth thinking things out over a cuppa! 

“I’ve also learned that if at first, you don’t succeed, it’s important to look at your business from the outside in, looking at things from a perspective customers’ point of view will always help with problem solving.”

3. Why is UPakWeShip different from other moving companies?

“The main one is that we allow you to pack your own things. Obviously, this saves you the money on using movers, but it also means nobody needs to come into your residence and touch all of your belongings – pretty invaluable at the moment!

“We also charge lump sum all-inclusive prices – our prices are online for everyone to see, and we have the most brilliant, knowledgeable, personable, team you could ever have to hold your hand through the process! We also have our own offices and personnel in the USA, Europe, and the UK so you get the great UPakWeShip customer service door to door.”

UPakWeShip is very popular right now during  Covid-19 because we do not need to send anyone into your house to collect your things. We can maintain social distancing with our driveway or curbside collection and delivery services.

4. What motivates you on a day-to-day basis?

“Coffee, and my wife! Not in that order though, of course! I also have a lot of employees and family that rely on me for a paycheck. In all honesty, I just enjoy this business… I’m always thinking about how we can do things better for our customers, how to make the international move a little less stressful, more affordable, and just plain easier!”

5. UPakWeShip is a very family-oriented business, do you think that benefits how it operates?

“There are two sides to this. It’s great to be able to provide for family members and help them progress and do well. I obviously trust them a great deal and rely on them to get on with things without being micro-managed. The relationship also means they’ll tell me things straight as they are and not beat around the bush. My only negative is that it’s sometimes hard being the boss during, for example, a personnel issue, or when I have to leave work behind and be a Dad/husband/uncle/ brother at the end of the day.”

6. You’ve moved about a lot yourself, what tips do you have for somebody, or a family, relocating overseas?

“Go on a vacation and have a look at the area before you settle down long-term. I’d also advise you to rent and not buy, and make sure you join Facebook groups and research the area properly.

“We have a lot of advice and guidance on our blog about the moving process, everything we write on there, from the guides to tips and tricks about the moving process, come from our first-hand experience so I’d definitely recommend checking it out for more advice.”

Have a good clear out and don’t ship things you don’t need!

7. Of the places you’ve lived, which has been your favorite and why?

“I loved Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. There was sun, sea, sand and pina coladas…! Just kidding, but I did have a great experience there. I learned a lot and met some great friends.

“To be honest, any destination is only as good as what you make of it. Make sure you become a part of the community, join local expat groups, and make friends! It’s also important to visit local bars and restaurants and try the local food and drink, just make sure you discover all of the different places on offer! When we lived in The Netherlands, we made the most of its location by spending long-weekends in neighboring countries – that was great! I’d also recommend learning a little of the language, although we failed big time with Dutch, I must confess!”

8. What is your favorite US city?

“I have to say, Charleston SC where I currently live is the best city in the USA. It has so much charm, the people are friendly, we have great beaches -and dolphins! – and the weather is wonderful if you can get over the hurricanes! I also think we have amazing independently owned restaurants serving great food.

“Having said all that, I also love San Diego for the weather, Seattle for the views and the market, New Orleans for music and food, Nashville for my name and the music and Washington DC for the museums, so I promise I’m not too biased!”

9. UPakWeShip has hugely expanded, with offices in the US, Canada, Mainland Europe and the UK… do you have any plans to expand further afield?

“Always! We are planning our next venture right now, which might well put us on the move again to start up a new office, but that’s still in the hush-hush stage right now!

“We are also looking into the possibility of an Australian/New Zealand liaison office sometime in the future. We use a great agent there at the moment but strongly believe having our own people at the destination, liaising with our customers and making sure everything goes well with customs clearance, and delivery enables us to maintain our high customer service standards and keeps us getting personal recommendations and customers coming back again for their next move.”

10. Finally, what’s your favorite part of your job?

“I love reading the personal reviews from people, saying what a great job the team did. That just makes it all worthwhile.

“The other aspect is the personal stories behind some of the moves, for example, a few years back we moved a lady in her 80’s from Virginia to England. She told us she was moving there to be with her fiancée and was planning to get married for the first time!

You just never know what the next phone call or email will bring. Rod Stewart might have said every picture tells a story but every move has one as well.”

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“Heh look dear I say to my wife” the neighbors are all out shoveling snow before its has even stopped! They are a bit hard core out there in the actual blizzard! In fact they kept going out every few hours and clearing the driveway which no sooner as they had finished was covered in snow again. Very Strange!

I’m smart, I’ll wait until it stops and then do it all in one go me thinks!

It did stop snowing, eventually, the next day! After the nights continuous snow and the wind, my neighbors still had a few inches of driveway to clear.

Now it was my turn! After putting on all 10 layers of clothing, I grab my plastic orange snow plough shovel thingy and pressed the garage door button (loved the all American electric garage door opener btw) and was ready to clear the driveway!

Problem number 1 hit me!  Where exactly was the driveway?

Problem number 2, how do I start to move a 2 foot thick solid block of snowy ice from my driveway / front yard wherever it may be!

My bloody orange plastic shoverly plowy thingy broke as I tried to cut into the ice in the first 5 minutes so all I was left with, was my garden spade.

It took me a good 4 days to get the driveway looking reasonable enough that the minivan could drive down it without totally skidding sideways.

Needless to say I wasn’t very popular with the neighborhood home owners association that apparently stipulates in its laws that all driveways and sidewalks need to be cleared in 24 hours. We wont even go there with my wife and kids who couldn’t go out to the shops or soccer practice etc. for days after everyone else but I did win a few points back when on Monday they still couldn’t get to school!

Anyway bottom line, do like the neighbors do when it snows. Don’t go all British. Be American and “Go Get her done” (as they say,or if the driveway is female), every few hours while its still snowing a blizzard………… It seems crazy but it works!

I learnt the lesson the hard way so you don’t have to!

PS, buy some bags of salt, buy a metal snow plough thingy and don’t ever leave cans of soda in the car overnight , even if your child says its for a science fair project! Not unless you need hubby to buy you a new minivan!

More moving to USA tips to come!

The Moving Doctor

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You can’t beat that when moving to England!

Come to Charleston and pay the Moving Doctor a visit!

For more great deals visit www.upakweship.com or call 1 866 868 6386 and make an appointment with the Moving Doctor

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When we told her that she had the wrong number she replied all bubbly and at least two octaves higher oh, I’m so sorry about that…….

Just to let you know, there is never any deceit at UPakWeShip. We are honest and happy to give free advice to anyone moving overseas and best of all we have the amazing well trained staff who work as a team and support each other. I think I can safely say that we look after our staff extremely well so that they can look after our customers with equal respect and willingness to help.

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Here is The Moving Doctor freezing in Nomansland at Christmas.

If you have a question about moving overseas, don’t forget to ask the moving doctor.

You can see over 3,000 questions and answers here https://upackweship.com/blog/ask-the-moving-doctor/

Or call 1 866 868 6386 for a free quote and honest answers regarding your relocation overseas.

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	John Submitted on 2015/01/30 at 2:53 am hi i was looking at some quotes of sending a backpack of my tools home to Dublin in Ireland. Im currently living in Perth Australia. i got a quote of 400au dollors which i thought was a bit pricey the weight of the backpack is 20kg length 30cm width 20cm height 50 cm. please could you help me to see if its cheaper another way possible i don’t mind waiting 3 months at the other end if its transported by sea. kind regards john	Ask the Moving Doctor 3,638 View Page
Select comment	The Moving Doctor movingdoctor@eurousa.us 107.214.90.15	The Moving Doctor movingdoctor@eurousa.us 107.214.90.15 Submitted on 2015/01/30 at 9:11 am | In reply to John Burke. Hello John, I don’t think sea freight is going to be any cheaper I’m afraid, too many minimums involved! I would hand carry it on the plane with you, even if you upgrade to get a larger weight allowance? Also how about putting the tools in 1 or 2 small boxes and mailing them to Dublin? Lastly try DHL or TNT if you haven’t already. Hope that helps, cheers The Moving Doctor

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We all had a great time and did a spectacular job of making the largest bangs in the neighbor hood on July 4th to show our appreciation!

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