I had complications in the way I was making this move to Netherlands, but Kate helped me get all my information in order. She was very nice and available for all correspondence. Her co-worker James was also very nice and helpful to me. Thank you! Thank you Holly, and...
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...
Relocating overseas is often a situation of necessity. Maybe your visa has expired and you're moving back home, maybe you've got a job waiting for you in a foreign country. The world has kept turning, and hundreds of thousands of people have continued to move abroad throughout this pandemic. The most...
We received two 5 star moving reviews today, posted by customers on our UPakWeShip reviews page. One was from Justin who moved from Louisville KY to Liverpool with a self load 20 foot container and the other was from Peter who shipped a U Crate 100 with some...
Due to the impacts of Covid-19 and 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...
A lump sum relocation allowance is the money your company gives you to put towards your move – so why is this so great? In stating the obvious, it gives you a budget to work to (which isn’t your own money) to cost out how much your move will be. Moving...
If you're considering moving abroad, we highly recommend it. Yes, we may be a little bit bias due to our industry, but we're also experts in moving abroad ourselves. Most of the UPakWeShip team have lived abroad at least once, and most of them far more than that! But there are...
We get it - moving abroad might be the last thing you want to do at the moment. But the reality is, for many people it’s non-negotiable. Contracts are starting, homes have been bought and sold, and some just want their world to keep turning. Moving abroad takes time and planning,...
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...
If you're moving abroad, the likelihood is you'll be preparing for a stressful period of time. Moving anywhere is renowned for putting a strain on life and relationships, let alone if you're moving overseas. We know exactly how that feels - in fact, our team is full of employees who...