Whether it’s an unfamiliar restaurant, a new pair of shoes or an international moving company - reviews are the clincher. Some people head to them as the first point of call, whilst others see them as a make or break after doing some research. But if you’re not reading the reviews,...
We are hugely excited to reveal our new, customer hub for all of those who book with UPakWeShip! Our website has never been more user friendly. We listened to our customer feedback, and we are confident to say that we have delivered. So, what's changed? Well to start with, we've changed up...
When Mark Nash first entered the moving business in his twenties, the last thing he expected was to fall in love with the industry. Over thirty years later, and the Founder and CEO of UPakWeShip has thousands of moves under his belt. His motivation? ‘Coffee, and my wife… not 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...
We know first-hand that if 2020 was your year to move abroad, the world may feel like it’s turned on its axis. As an international moving company, we are doing everything we can for our customers under the restrictions. And with one of the UPak team catching an emergency flight...
For most, moving abroad is something which will take a lot of time and consideration. Whilst we may wish we could up and leave, there may be mortgages, children and jobs to consider. Plus, if it were that easy, wouldn’t everyone be hopping on planes to move country? If you’ve...
For Americans and Brits alike, life over the pond is an intriguing, same-but-different adventure many are drawn to. Much like looking into one of those morphing mirrors at a fairground, you recognize aspects of yourself, but also it’s completely different. If you’re American, you may think you know the UK....
In January 2018, I bought a one-way ticket to Australia. I used the working holiday visa to stay in the country for 12 - 24 months and I headed to the land down under with a suitcase and my fear of spiders in tow. One of the most common subjects which...
Portugal has become a hotspot for both American and European expats, but it often remains a vacation-home destination, rather than a permanent residence. This makes Portugal the perfect place for an authentic, European experience. Situated on the border of Spain, and renowned for its welcoming culture, it’s little wonder you’re...
I would highly recommend UPakWeShip. Everything was handled professionally, and I would especially like to thank Alicia Hawk for her personal touch in handling my move. She was very attentive and quick to follow up on my e-mails and was always available when I called. This was a very good...