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...
Wondering how to move to the USA? This guide outlines everything you need to know, from securing the right visa to finding housing, managing finances, and getting health insurance. We'll cover each step in detail, offering practical tips to help you transition smoothly to your new life. Key Takeaways Securing the appropriate...
Searching for the best places to live in USA? Discover cities that blend job opportunities, quality of life, and affordability. From family-friendly suburbs to exciting urban hubs for young professionals, our rundown highlights the best places to live in the USA without weighing you down with excess detail. So whether...
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...
As we all know too well, many people have had to push back dates and their moving arrangements over the last 12 months. However, it’s vital to keep on going and use any extra time you may have been provided to prepare yourself as best as possible for the move. If...
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...
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...
When you hear the name UPakWeShip, you’ll be unsurprised to discover that we do exactly as it says on the tin. Previously, using a self-packing moving company was largely used as a way to save money. Understandably, moving can be very expensive, and our mission has always been to make the...
Right now, the priority across the world is to stay safe and continue with life where possible. It's been a strange year, but we've helped thousands of people move in 2020, so, we wanted to share with future customers the safest, most convenient ways to move during a pandemic. Whilst...