THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR MOVING OVERSEAS
Everything You’ll Need To Know Before Moving Overseas.

Our resident Moving Doctor, Mark Nash is in the house! Mark has been in the moving business for 33 years, originally from England; he has moved 5 times internationally and has worked in England, mainland Europe, The Middle East and for the past 19 years in the USA. If he doesn’t know the answer to the question, he has enough friends in this industry to find out for you.
He currently sits on the board of the International Shippers Association and the Commercial Affairs committee at the International Association of Movers.
Mark will always do his best to provide an answer honestly, professionally and treat this forum as a place where everyone can learn about moving overseas.
Jeanna
Posted at 04:54h, 06 FebruaryI’m moving from cape town (South Africa to Canada Ottawa) i need to ship my stuff ( 254 Ft3) without being bankrupt what are my options???
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 18:09h, 06 FebruaryHello Jeanna, I’ll get Chris in our office to advise you, cheers The Moving Doctor
Beno
Posted at 02:00h, 06 FebruaryHi
im am looking at shipping some personal belongings back to Vancouver from brisbane…basically just a few boxes.Ive measured it out and I know its less than 1 cbm.. like 2 3rds of a CBM . we have no restrictions on time… but are quite tight with money and have to get it shipped somehow. we also leave in a week. but we also dont want to pay for a full CBM when we have less than that.. any suggestions? or do you know of any links you can forward me, with some companies that arent too expensive?
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 18:11h, 06 FebruaryHi Beno, its important to get all inclusive prices and sometimes a cheap price up front can result in many extra charges upon arrival at the destination.
Chris in our office will be in touch to offer some advice and rates, cheers The Moving Doc
Diego Rinquest
Posted at 22:22h, 05 FebruaryHey mate I want to know how much it will cost to send a 50 inch plasma tv from auckland new zealand to new jersey usa.
Thanks
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 18:13h, 06 FebruaryHello Diego, I’ll get Chris in our office to advise but initial thoughts are you need to ship a few more things to make it worth it otherwise the shipping will be more than the TV!
Cheers The Moving Doctor
Samantha Geddes
Posted at 19:38h, 05 FebruaryHi,
I am looking for the cheapest option to ship 4 large suitcases 50lbs each from Seattle, WA to Sydney, Australia.
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 18:14h, 06 FebruaryHello Samantha, I’ll get Pete to send you some prices and options by ship and Ken to advise same by airfreight, they will both be in touch, cheers The Moving Doctor
Sascha
Posted at 18:49h, 05 FebruaryHi, I’m looking to move 6-10 standard shipping boxes from San Fransisco to Saskatoon, Canada.
I am looking for a cost and which company would be the best.
Thank you!
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 18:17h, 06 FebruaryHello Sascha, we do not do moves USA to Canada (yet) but I suggest if its all packed and ready to go, contact some trucking companies like ABF, R&L Carriers, UPS Ground, Yellow Freight. They should all give you quotes. You can save money on not paying a residential collection charge if you drop off at their terminal. Cheers The Moving Doctor
dana
Posted at 17:31h, 05 Februaryhi. i am in rio de janeiro thinking about moving to brazil. i want to ship my car and some small belonging as well. can i do this? ship my car and stuff from Toronto to rio de janeiro. i hear the problem is the taxes when you arrive. but i think you are allowed to bring one shipment here when you immigrate here (my husband is brazilian), tax-free. but only once. do you know anything about this? dana
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 18:21h, 06 FebruaryHello Dana, as you say all is good until your shipment arrives in Brazil! Yes you might be entitled to a tax free entry but somehow you will still be charged all sorts of taxes and extra charges in Rio. There does not seem anyway around it. I suggest calling customs brokers and movers in Rio while you are there to get more advice and compare prices and what the extras are likely to be. We can ship it to any agent or customs broker you choose so while you are down there see what you can find out and who you feel comfortable with.
Hope your staying there for the World Cup!
Cheers The Moving Doctor
James
Posted at 15:54h, 05 FebruaryI’m an artist living in Ottawa, Ontario and need to ship several canvases to Palo Alto, California. the largest of the works is 3′ x 4′ — the rest are much smaller and all can be bubble-wrapped together. They are unframed and light weight.
I usually use FedEx, but as there are 6 pieces altogether, it’ll be expensive.
Is there a better, cheaper way to ship — there’s no rush on delivery, so the shipment can take a week or two if necessary to lower costs.
Many thanks for your advice.
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 18:24h, 06 FebruaryHi James, after the bubble wrap put your artwork into picture boxes which are available for sale at most movers and self storage places. I would also try some truckers like R&L Carriers, Yellow Freight, UPS ground for a comparison quote, cheers The Moving Doctor.
Zainab
Posted at 10:38h, 05 FebruaryGreetings,
I’m intesrested ins hipping apartment furniture ( two living rooms, bedroom, appliances )from Houston, tx to Dammam, saudi arabia. I would like to know how much would it cost me to do so and which company is the ideal?
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 14:42h, 05 FebruaryHello Zainab, if you are looking for a self pack option then we can give you a quote on a 20 foot shipping container. I’ll get Stephanie in our office to send you a quote, cheers The Moving Doctor
Sinead
Posted at 09:15h, 05 FebruaryHello,
I need to ship one pallet – 106cms x 106cms x 50cms – approx 50kg from Perth, Australia to Dublin, Ireland. no time restrictions at all. I would like to know what the cheapest options are please.
Sinead
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 14:44h, 05 FebruaryHello Sinead, I’ll get Chris to contact you and give you a quote on this and tell you the cheapest options, cheers The Moving Doctor
a baker
Posted at 08:54h, 05 Februarywhat is the cheapest way to ship a small crate of household goons from the south of france to new york
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 14:45h, 05 FebruaryHello, I’ll get our France office to contact you and offer rates and service options, cheers The Moving Doctor
Peter
Posted at 07:53h, 05 FebruaryHi Mark,
I’m looking to move from Tokyo, Japan, to California, US, by the end of the year.
I’ve asked for freighter quotes but get a wild range of numbers.
Could you help telling me something realistic, or at least a rule of thumb?
My personal belongings, furntire and whatnot couldn’t fit a whole container but perhaps a half.
6 cubic meters at a minimum.
Cheers,
Peter
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 14:47h, 05 FebruaryHello Peter, I’m not sure off hand but will get our office to contact you and offer you a fair rate. Cheers Mark
Vidhu
Posted at 06:42h, 05 FebruaryHi there Mark,
I am relocating to India (after 10 years in Aus) – to Kolkata from Sydney. I have 3 standard boxes and 5 books boxes which have my personal belongings like books, cds, dvds, clothes, shoes etc which I want to send preferably by sea. I have got quotes from Australian Vanlines and Affordable Shipping.
I did some research on Australian Vanlines and they seemed to have got bad reviews. Could you please let me know if you can shed any light on how they are. Or alternatively could you please suggest some movers for a job which is small, as I have been told by Crown Relocations and Wridgways.
thanks
Vidhu
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 14:50h, 05 FebruaryHello Vidhu, yes I have heard mixed reviews on AVL as well. Crown and Wridgeways are both good companies. I would also ask Allied Pickfords and Conroys that we have good relationships with both. You will find them in you Google these companies, hope that helps, cheers Mark
Gail Ventress
Posted at 02:38h, 05 FebruaryHi, I am moving from Sydney to Durban and wanting to send about three tea cartons of personal belongings (clothes, etc) back, what would be the cheapest way to send them? I am not concerned about the time it takes to get there I am just looking for the cheapest option. Thank you.
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 14:52h, 05 FebruaryHello Gail, I’m pretty sure there is a groupage service running from Sydney to Durban so you can just pay for the space you use in the container. I’ll get Phil Gordon down there to confirm this to you, he will be in touch with prices, cheers The Moving Doctor
Marie Hessler
Posted at 22:42h, 04 FebruaryCan you show me what a 30 a 50 and a 100 cf box looks like?
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:52h, 05 FebruaryHello Marie, our U Box is 50 cubic feet see here https://www.upakweship.com/services-residential-ubox.php scroll down the bottom of page to see the video
and we have a 100 cube U Crate here https://www.upakweship.com/services-ucrate.php At the bottom of the page you have the 50.100/150 cubic foor crate dimensions. If you measure out these dimensions with a tape measure and masking tape on your floor and wall you can build yourself an accurate size crate!
30 cubic feet is about the equivalent of 5 large suitcases.
Also look at our UPak TV Pages where you can see you tube videos of some of our boxes and crates and also the pictures page at the bottom has some good shots of the 100 cube U Crate.
Hope that helps, cheers The Moving Doctor
Kema
Posted at 21:11h, 04 FebruaryHello Dr. Mark,
I have personal effects in Denmark. Volume size approx. 1.5 mtr x 1 mtr. x 1.5 mtr. Not much furniture. Only one coffee table 70 cm x 70 cm x 18 cm and a couple small end tables. The rest is mostly boxes and suitcases.
My husband has some personal effects and a motorcycle in Italy (North) in Este. His is mostly clothes. Also, he has some wooden masks, I think from Africa, that he inherited from his uncle…can these be brought into the States?
We need to get all this stuff moved to Sacramento California USA.
What do you suggest is the most effective and least expensive way to bring our stuff to the USA. Some of my stuff in Denmark are items that I am just returning to the USA (I moved them from Sac. a while back).
Thank you,
Kema
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:54h, 05 FebruaryHello Kema, will get our EU office to contact you and offer you some service options and prices. The African masks should be fine as long as they are not made of any endangered species. Cheers The Moving Doctor
April
Posted at 17:52h, 04 FebruaryHi!
For a family of 3 to move from the US to Iceland, not taking any furniture but a whole lot of collectibles they are attached to (books, DVDs, comics, figures, etc), what would be the best way and approx cost? We have far more than the average person might want, and through a lifetime of collecting really want to find a way to send those with us. Some would be fragile, others just a whole lot of bulk.
Thank you!
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:57h, 05 FebruaryHello April, I’ll get Chris in our office to contact you and give you some service and pricing options, thanks The Moving Doctor
Rachel Suarez
Posted at 17:32h, 04 FebruaryHow can I have 7 LAundry bags filled with clothes and shoes shipped from Kissimmee Florida 34758 to brooklyn New York 11208
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 16:08h, 05 FebruaryHi Rachel, you will find cardboard boxes or totes or tubs will stand up better than Laundry bags for the journey or load them up into one of our U Boxes that we could then truck and deliver to you in NY
Pete in our office will be in touch to offer some more information and pricing, cheers The Moving Doctor
Stefan Capsa
Posted at 14:34h, 04 FebruaryI need to get 2 speakers of 35 kg each from Adelaide to Johannesburg. What is the cheapest option to do it.
Thanks
Stefan
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:21h, 04 FebruaryHello Stefan, I would suggest UPS, DHL or FedEx, cheers The Moving Doc
Breeda
Posted at 12:19h, 04 FebruaryHi Mark, myself and the family (6 of us) moving to Australia and were just wondering what would be d best and cheapest way to move stuff it wouldn’t be furniture just clothes, 2 bikes, ornaments pics etc.,
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:22h, 04 FebruaryHello Breeda, well I’m guessing your moving from either Ireland or America? I’ll get Chris in our office to email you and offer you some rates and service options, cheers The Moving Doc
harry kanj
Posted at 09:31h, 04 Februaryhi i have to ship 7 boxes weighing 240kg from Jakarta to Sydney.how much will it cost me and whats the best company for the job. your advice would be very helpful. thanks in advance.
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:25h, 04 FebruaryHello Harry, I suggest a company like DHL or UPS would be your best bet unless you can find a local company there that offers the same sort of service for a cheaper price, sorry don’t have anyone to recommend in Jakarta, cheers The Moving Doctor
Mark Bradford
Posted at 08:26h, 04 FebruaryHi,
I’m living in Cairo, and will finish my work here soon, by the end of March. I want to ship a partial shipment home. My bedroom, some art, lamps, no more than 1500 pounds in weight.
I want door to door delivery and sure insured. I’m not in a hurry for the delivery.
Any advice including recommended companies would be appreciated and an estimate of cost.
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:27h, 04 FebruaryHi Mark, would be good to know where home is but in the meantime I’ll get Chris in our office to contact you for some more info and then give you some rates and service options, cheers The Moving Doctor
Eric Feng
Posted at 06:27h, 04 FebruaryI need to ship some packages from Nagoya, Japan to NC, how many boxes will I be able to ship under US$500? I was thinking about shipping books, cloths, and a few appliances, including a rice cooker, a big hot plate grill, and some other daily items.
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:28h, 04 FebruaryHello Eric, I’ll get Chris in our office to contact you and advise, cheers The Moving Doc
corner
Posted at 21:57h, 03 FebruaryI am looking for cost from Scotland to cap town for a 20 ft container
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:30h, 04 FebruaryHello I will get our UK office to contact you and get some more info then we can quote you, cheers The Moving Doc
Adrian
Posted at 20:29h, 03 FebruaryHi.
I am moving to cancun mexico.
I have a honda XL650V motorbike.
I want to know the best and cheapest place or nearby port to ship it too?
thank you.
Adrian
Posted at 20:32h, 03 FebruaryHi again. Sorry just noticed I didn’t say from where.
I’m moving from UK London to Mexico Cancun.
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:32h, 04 FebruaryHello Adrian, I’ll get our UK office to contact you and quote this one, cheers The Moving Doctor
Anne Devlin
Posted at 19:58h, 03 FebruaryWondering what the cost of moving 3 small pieces of furniture, jewelry stand, about hip high, and a heavy elephant coffee table and two boxes of clothes from Dublin, Ireland to Alameda, California, possible other items also, just trying to get any idea of cost.
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:34h, 04 FebruaryHello Anne, I’ll get our EU office to contact you and quote you this, cheers The Moving Doctor
Juan Romero
Posted at 17:22h, 03 FebruaryMy father sold the family home in Spain, I live in Florida, USA now. He has some boxes with my childhood books that I’d like to keep for when I have kids. Because of dimensions and weight it might be a lot of money to ship them. I’ve heard about cargo companies that rent space in shipping containers by the cubic meter. Could you please point me in the right direction?
Thanks in advance
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:37h, 04 FebruaryHello Juan, yes we do that, we run a regular container service from Europe to USA where you only pay for the space you use in that container. I’ll get our EU office to advice you some costs and service options, cheers The Moving Doctor.
Christian
Posted at 16:49h, 03 FebruaryHi Mark,
My financee is moving to Australia with me. She currently lives in Germany (Hannover) and needs to ship some belongings to Sydney. What is the cheapest and most effective way to do this? Thank you for your help.
kind regards,
Christian
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:39h, 04 FebruaryHello Christian, congratulations, Chris in our EU office is best experienced to answer this question. I’ll get him to email you with some service and pricing options, thanks Mark
Denny
Posted at 02:19h, 03 FebruaryHow much to ship a bicycle from Dallas Texas to Calgary Alberta Canada
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:34h, 03 FebruaryI would put it in a bike box and ship it via Yellow Freight, R&L Carriers or may be UPS ground service, cheers The Moving Doctor
Amna
Posted at 00:17h, 03 FebruaryI will be visiting pakistan march 1st. I will only be there for 1 week and would like to purchase some furniture. I would like to have it shipped to the port of baltimore since it is close to my home. Can i have your company come to my home and pack and ship my items? How much will this cost me? Will uou be able to do itwhen during my stay
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:35h, 03 FebruaryHello Amna we don’t have a service from Pakistan but if you search on Google you will find a lot of choices of movers in Pakistan, cheers The Moving Doctor
Luke Calabrese
Posted at 00:08h, 03 FebruaryHello,
I was just looking for an approximate cost to ship a few boxes of personal items from Perth – Australia, to Montreal – Canada. The boxes are approximately 60 x 60 x 40cm and range in weight from 5kg – 15kg. I am only looking for a rough idea of the cost of moving these items and that will give me an idea of whether or not it is feasible to move a few more items. I would also like to ask about the approximate time that it takes to send these items.
Thanks for your time,
Luke Calabrese
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:36h, 03 FebruaryHello Luke, will get Chris to email you some prices and options, cheers The Moving Doctor
Colette
Posted at 18:51h, 02 FebruarySince we cannot fly with our electric bicycle lithium battery, is it possible to ship the battery only from Amsterdam to Vancouver BC, around August 15, 2014. It would be a very small shipment. Could you give an example on approximately how much it could cost.
Thank you
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:38h, 03 FebruaryThe battery would be hazardous and therefore need special packing by a hazmat shipper. I think it would be a lot cheaper to buy a new battery in Vancouver. I think shipping it would cost you near on $1000 door to door! Cheers The Moving Doctor
Sarah Davies
Posted at 18:37h, 02 FebruaryHi We are returning to the UK from San Jose CA. We have only household goods and would prefer to pack them ourselves. What is the best and cheapest way for us to do this????
Sarah Davies
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:39h, 03 FebruaryHello Sarah, Pete in our office will be contacting you with some prices and service options, cheers The Moving Doctor
Julie
Posted at 13:35h, 02 FebruaryHi, I wish to move about 12 boxes (books, cd,s , kitchen stuff, etc.) no furniture from Glasgow to Munich. Can you advise best and cheapest option please.
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:41h, 03 FebruaryHello Julie, Our UK office will be in touch and offer you some service options and prices, cheers The Moving Doc
Tal Ben-Yaacov
Posted at 19:28h, 01 FebruaryHello Mark,
I am a sawyer doing preliminary research on shipping rough sawn timber from eastern Pennsylvania, USA,to Israel. I havn’t a clue what this process could cost. Can you help me?
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:43h, 03 FebruaryHello, not really I am afraid as we really specialize in moving and shipping peoples stuff and not wood products. Try Google and search for wood product shippers, hopefully you will find some qualified companies to help you. All the best The Moving Doctor
Stephanie Clarry
Posted at 18:40h, 01 FebruaryHi Mark.
I live in Flat bush Auckland. My mother lives in Randfontein Johannesburg South Africa.
My mom has been granted residency here in New Zealand- she is 79 and will be coming to live out her days with me.
She would like to bring a large oak dining room table and side board, some boxes of books and 3 paintings to New Zealand.
The goods would have to be packed and picked up from her residential address.
Could you please advise me how to go about this and give an estimate of what I can expect to pay in NZ$ so we can decide if we are able to ship the goods ?
Kind regards
Stephanie
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:44h, 03 FebruaryHello Stephanie, how exciting for her! Chris in our office here can advise you on this. He will be in touch on email, cheers The Moving Doctor
louie palmermo
Posted at 17:42h, 01 FebruaryI am wondering how much a shipping container wtih e-waste would cost to ship from the port of tampa to mexico.
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:47h, 03 FebruaryHello Louie, not sure on this one, what is e waste? Mexico is not an easy country to get anything imported but suggest you might get help from a large commercial forwarder like Schenker, Panalpina or CH Robinson or even UPS or FedEx if not large amounts. Cheers The Moving Doc
Alexis
Posted at 15:34h, 01 FebruaryHi!
I’m trying to ship a wedding dress rom Johannesburg South Africa to Los Angeles CA, without paying huge fees. Do you have any recommended ways to do this without enormous fees?
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:49h, 03 FebruaryHello Alexis, I suggest shipping with UPS, DHL or FedEx so you can track it. Also watch how much you declare it at as the duties are calculated on cost of item plus shipping costs and insurance you paid. Cheers The Moving Doctor
Daithi
Posted at 11:45h, 01 FebruaryHello , were moving from Munich to Dublin and would like to take a washing machine , tv, oven ,and about 10 boxes of stuff ….whats the cheapest way of doing so?
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:50h, 03 FebruaryHello Daithi, our EU branch can help you on this, Chris will be in touch to advise you options and prices, cheers The Moving Doctor
Shona
Posted at 10:13h, 01 FebruaryHey there, I am looking to move from Brisbane, Australia to New Zealand (Napier). I would want to move a part-container of household items. Can you recommend companies that do part-container shipments? Any idea of the approximate cost of this ? Thanks
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:52h, 03 FebruaryHello Shona, Chris will contact you by email and advise you, cheers The Moving Doctor
Brooke
Posted at 22:22h, 31 JanuaryHi there, I am moving from Brooklyn New York to London and have a few cardboard boxes (2-3 medium size, maybe 1 large size) filled with personal items (books, dvds, clothes, shoes, small household objects) that I am needing to move. Would it be possible to get a quote and timing required to ship those? Not in a rush at all, just want to understand how far in advance I have to box up everything and how long it may take to get from US to UK. Thanks!
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 15:54h, 03 FebruaryHello Brooke, I’ll get Pete here to give you some prices and service options. Typically though door to door transit time is about 5-6 weeks NY-London, Cheers The Moving Doctor
Robbie
Posted at 11:51h, 31 JanuaryHi, I am moving from Bristol-Uk to Rio De Janeiro- Brazil I have around 20 card board boxes (59cm Length x 42cm Depth x 39 cm Width) full with personal belongings, like books, cds, clothes, shoes, small objects for decoration and some kitchen stuff. I am NOT taking any furniture or extra heavy stuff. So Whats the best but not expensive way to send this over? Thanks
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 16:28h, 31 JanuaryHello Robbie, I will get Chris Smith in our UK office to contact you and advise options and prices, cheers The Moving Doctor
RT
Posted at 07:34h, 31 JanuaryHello. Would you be ableto tell me the cost of moving goods in a 10ft container from Brisbane, Australia to Hyderabad, India.?
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 16:30h, 31 JanuaryHello RT, we don’t actually have a service on this route but suggest you Google Australia to India Moving Company to see what come up. Always go for someone licensed and check for references! Cheers The Moving Doctor
Misato Shinohara
Posted at 01:13h, 31 JanuaryHello,
I am moving to Vancouver, BC from Los Angeles. I am shipping moving boxes (probably 10 – 12 boxes). What is the most economical and best way to ship them? Seems like UPS and Fedex are very expensive. Please let me know your recommendations. It can take 3- 4 weeks. Please advise. thank you.
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 16:32h, 31 JanuaryHello Misato, if that is looking expensive, try some trucking outfits like ABF, R&L Carriers or Yellow freight. You might have to drop off at their terminal in Vancouver but they should offer you a cheaper option to LA. Cheers The Moving Doctor
natelle gerhardt
Posted at 00:31h, 31 JanuaryHello,
I am currently in Houston Tx and will be moving back to Brisbane Australia. I would like to know the cost of sending back a large box of personal items
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 16:33h, 31 JanuaryHello Natelle, I will get our Air division to send you a quote for one box. Other option might be to take with you on the plane as excess luggage. Cheers The Moving Doc
J.
Posted at 00:31h, 31 JanuaryIs there someone in Sydney, Australia that I can ring for information on an international move to the States?
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 16:34h, 31 JanuaryHello J, I’ll get Chris here to contact you and advise, cheers The Moving Doctor
Kassandra
Posted at 23:23h, 30 JanuaryI will be moving to Sweden within the next few months, and I have heard that when I ship my items, I will need to have some sort of list in/on the boxes telling what every single item in the box is and approximately how much every item is worth. I assume this is for declaring the items. Do you know if this is true or not? I don’t want to waste time making tons of lists if it is not necessary.
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 16:39h, 31 JanuaryHello Kassandra, you will need to number all your boxes and make a packing list something like this.
Box 1 Clothes
Box 2 Bedding
Box 3 Books and toys
Box 4 Kitchen plates and utensils
Now if you need insurance on your boxes you will then have to do another list for the insurance company that’s like the above list but adding values to each box.
So in conclusion you have to say what’s in each box but not in too much detail. eg customs don’t need to know how many plates or spoons or t shirts you have.
Hope that helps, anything else let me know, cheers The Moving Doctor
Deanna
Posted at 18:56h, 30 JanuaryWe’re looking to move to Australia from Tennessee with
Maybe 1000 lbs worth of stuff . Hopefully the cheapest
Way possable plz email me I don’t think my first question went thro
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 16:41h, 31 JanuaryHello Deanna, sorry we did have an IT issue in early January and I think we missed a few questions, apologies!
Any how I’ll pass this over to Pete in our office to contact you and advise you with some service options and prices. Cheers The Moving Doctor.
Jess
Posted at 03:14h, 30 JanuaryIm moving from central Texas to Germany. I am having movers ship my house hold goods. I know they will pack all my large items but with the smaller items i need to pack them prior to the pick ip date. Are cardboard boxes alright to use or are plastic containers better. The main things i need to pack are clothes, picture frames and kitchen stencils. What is best?
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 16:47h, 30 JanuaryHello Jess, cardboard is fine just make sure you completely fill the boxes and tape up real well so that they keep their shape. Plastic totes with the folding lids or rubber made tubs are also great. You don’t need to fill them up fully to keep their shape. Make sure you tape the lids up well. I would tape underneath and right over the top like in 2 bands to make sure. Once in a while they will crack or split under a lot of weight but normally they work great. All the best with your move, cheers The Moving Doc
Byron
Posted at 01:02h, 30 JanuaryAny advice on the very cheapest way to move 5-6 Boxes (a couple are heavy, mostly books and papers and clothes) from San Francisco, CA, USA to Vancouver, BC, Canada?
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 16:49h, 30 JanuaryHello Byron, I suggest trying to fit in an extra couple of suitcase and check them in on the plane. If not try UPS ground service or if not try a large trucker like Yellow Freight or ABF or R&L Carriers, Cheers The Moving Doc
Raj raghubar
Posted at 23:37h, 29 JanuaryHi there in in baltimore city i would love too ship two tvs to trinidad what’s the best way that could happer for a fair price?
The Moving Doctor
Posted at 16:51h, 30 JanuaryHello Raj, I believe there are companies that specialize in shipping barrels to the Caribbean that you can probably Google. If not try post office or UPS, Cheers The Moving Doc