If you’re planning to live in the Netherlands, one of the first things you’ll need to sort out is your BSN number. The burger service number (BSN) is your unique personal identification number and is required for accessing government services, social security, taxes, and financial activities. It serves a similar function...
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...
Here are 3 U Crate 100's packed and ready for collection today in Hungary. They are going to be trucked back to UPakWeShip in the Netherlands and then loaded into a shipping container and sent over to UPakWeShip USA in Charleston, SC where they will arrange delivery to the...
We loaded a 40 foot shipping container today at our Netherlands office with shipments all bound for America. As you can see from the rear we have pallets as well as UPakWeShip's unique U Crates keeping everything safe and sound during the voyage for moving and shipping everything to the USA. We...
We received a container full of U Crates from our UK office today for delivery across the USA. Having our own offices in the UK and the USA allows us to ship peoples belongings seamlessly across the pond in both directions. You can see the U Crates being unloaded into...
Due to the impacts of Covid-19and possibly Brexit, the USA & UK ports are experiencing an escalating influx of import volumes. This is resulting in overcapacity and/ or equipment shortages. While affecting ports worldwide, it is especially being felt in Southampton, Felixstowe, New York, and Los Angeles. The shutdowns due to...
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...
We were delighted to receive this picture from Tina, a customer who booked with UpakWeShip to transport her belongings from the US to Sweden! With offices both sides of the Atlantic, Tina received an email from our European team confirming the date her U-Crate would be delivered to the Rotterdam...
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...