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...
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...
Here are some cool pictures a shipper just sent of their UPakWeShip U Crate 100 collection yesterday. If you are not sure what our U Crate 100 service is...
Happy Kings Day to UPakWeShip Netherlands today 27th April 2022 I have fond memories of celebrating our first Kings Day when we lived near Rotterdam. Day time raves, orange everywhere, very happy Duchies and some, drinking a little too much Heineken. I know the Dutch are brilliant in Logistics but not...
UPakWeShip has the following Vacancies Shipping Coordinator Los Angeles California: We are looking for an international shipping coordinator to help join our busy operations team. Experience would be great but happy to train someone that has a can do helpful attitude with some geographical knowledge. Great phone etiquette and basic typing...
When moving abroad, one of the biggest questions you'll face is whether bringing your furniture is worth it. If you have the world's comfiest bed, or you're irrevocably attached to your couch, then maybe the answer is yes. From bedroom furniture to office furniture, there are plenty of reasons people...
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...
At UPakWeShip, we pride ourselves in being experts in the forms and documents needed to safely and securely ship your belongings overseas. We know it can be confusing and overwhelming, with so much information online - which is why when you're moving to the UK, we'll be letting you know...
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...