THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR MOVING OVERSEAS

 

Everything You’ll Need To Know Before Moving Overseas.

 

BY “THE MOVING DOCTOR” MARK NASH

Ask the Moving Doctor

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.

Ask your question below!

4,749 Comments
  • Antony Ellis
    Posted at 10:18h, 17 February Reply

    I am looking to move a Pallett of clothes , cases and a few household bits, from Cairns Australia to Doncaster in the UK.
    Cannot carry it on the aeroplane.
    Was wondering what the cost would be and the possibility?

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 19:09h, 17 February Reply

      Hello Anthony, will get Chris in our UK office to advise costs and service options, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Katie Manzano
    Posted at 09:09h, 17 February Reply

    Hello,
    My husband and I will be moving from Southern Spain to Pittsburgh this summer. We want to ship some of our household items including kitchen supplies (pots, pans, skillets, dishes), tools, and books, etc. Many of these items are not exactly light. I have shipped my things via FedEx before, just across the States, and things have arrived broken and the boxes barely holding together. You can understand my concerns for how things will arrive after an international journey.
    What do you recommend for sending your household items? We want it to be reasonably priced, but also a service that will take care with our items. I would also prefer to go with someone that will take care of all of the paperwork necessary for customs and who will follow through with emails and phone calls if for some reason our shipment gets held up.
    Your advice is greatly appreciated!
    Regards,
    Katie

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 19:07h, 17 February Reply

      Hello Katie, we can certainly do everything you ask above. I suggest packing everything in strong cardboard boxes or may be get some shipping trunks? If using cardboard I would tape up well and all around in duct tape which is the strongest tape and will keep everything together. Make sure boxes are full so that they keep their shape and don’t collapse. After collection we would load on a pallet and shrink wrap them all together which adds extra protection. We do all the paperwork, have tracking and will answer all your questions and keep you informed. Chris Smith in our EU office will be in touch with some prices and service options, cheers The Moving Doctor.

      • Katie Manzano
        Posted at 15:19h, 18 February Reply

        Just spoke with Chris. Thanks for your help! Cheers!!!

  • Amr tayim
    Posted at 08:33h, 17 February Reply

    Would like to ship four tiers from the states(please advice which state more convenient ) to Bahrain
    Door to door(the tier size I want not available in Bahrain lt325 55 r22
    Regards
    Amr tayim

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 19:03h, 17 February Reply

      Hello Amr, not sure what a tier is but will get Chris Corder in our office to contact you and see what we can do for you, cheers The Moving Doctor.

  • Barbara.jacobs
    Posted at 05:22h, 17 February Reply

    I have a bronze statue about 5ft 5ins long heavy. 4small bronzes and some paintings to take back to the USA Atlanta.
    I need them to be packed and either air freight or shipped to the USA
    Barbara Jacobs

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 19:01h, 17 February Reply

      Hi Barbara, I think they would be a bit heavy and therefore very expensive for air freight but we can certainly give you some prices for shipping. I’ll get Chris to email you to find out where you are and then he will be able to give you a price, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Jasmine Zahno
    Posted at 04:32h, 17 February Reply

    Hello
    We are relocating from Auckland to Switzerland (D¨üdingen). We don’t have much to take with us but to much for a plane. We can drop off anywhere around Auckland and pick up pretty much anywhere in Switzerland or St Germany. and would have two race bikes and around 7 Boxes. Can you help us with that? or would you have any hints who could?
    Thanks Jasmine

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 18:59h, 17 February Reply

      Hello Jasmine, yes we can give you a price on that no problem. Chris will be in touch with some service options and prices, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Olga Evteeva
    Posted at 00:27h, 17 February Reply

    Hi. How much does it cost to move a 1 bedroom apartment (condo) from Ottawa, Canada to Moscow, Russia?

    I have a lot of stuff but I want to take only nice furniture (1/2 of 1 bedroom furniture) + several suitcases and a tricycle, no TVs. Well, maybe 2-3 boxes of china and some linen… and a desktop computer.
    I am looking forward to your reply. Thank you.

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 17:46h, 17 February Reply

      Hello Olga, I’m not sure if we have a service out of Ottawa to Moscow but will get Pete at our Canada desk to confirm that to you and if we do then he will be in touch with rates and service options, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Gwen
    Posted at 22:48h, 16 February Reply

    Hi Mark,

    I have many clothes , shoes, and no furniture. I do have two chairs and many books. I have 3 closets of clothing, and maybe 70 pairs of shoes to ship from Paris to Chester Springs, PA. Also some extra luggage to ship. Its ok if it takes 1-2 months to get there. What is the approximate cost? Should I get a container? I live in a small street in paris w/o much room. Ship boxes? I want to cut costs. Aso is it insured? tracked?

    Thank you.

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 17:44h, 17 February Reply

      Hello Gwen, yes if you pack everything in bubble wrap and pack the boxes full and tight we can collect from you. That will be the cheapest Door to Door price. Yes we can insure and we offer tracking, Chris in our EU office will be in touch to advise costs, cheers Mark

  • Dr Press Hall, Jr.
    Posted at 22:30h, 16 February Reply

    General estiamte (ball park figure) to ship a typical one bedroom flat contents from Glasgow UK to Atlanta USA.
    Thank you…

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 17:41h, 17 February Reply

      Hello Dr Hall, I’ll get Chris Smith from our UK office to email you a ball park estimate, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Lynette Yen
    Posted at 20:43h, 16 February Reply

    Hi Mark,

    I’m about to book a date with you guys, and I’m just wondering how I would pack the following items:
    1) Baby’s crib mattress
    2) Baby rocker with a large frame
    3) Guitar in a hard case.
    I’m not sure I can find boxes that will fit these. Are these OK to be packed on their own?

    Cheers,
    Lynette

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 17:40h, 17 February Reply

      Hello Lynette, I would wrap items in bubble wrap and cardboard and then place in one of our U Boxes. They are ideal for items that don’t fit into regular cartons.
      I’ll get Pete in our office to contact you and offer you some prices, cheers Mark

  • Pilar
    Posted at 01:00h, 16 February Reply

    Hi,

    I would like to ship some boxes of books from DC to Paris but not sure how to go about it.

    I am still unsure of the actual weight but I would like to know what are the options (if it´s charged by box, by weight, destination, a combination of all of these).

    How do I know if I should get a crate or a pallet?

    What type of boxes should I get (I´m afraid if they are too big and put too much weight inside they will break…)?

    Thanks

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 17:37h, 17 February Reply

      Hello Pilar, you can get Book boxes from any self storage place or local U haul store. Pete in our office will come back to you with some rates and options, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Eliane Castonguay
    Posted at 23:12h, 15 February Reply

    Hi Mark. I need some advice; I am leaving Australia after 10 years and moving back to Montreal. having said that I will be spending equal amounts of time in Dublin as well.
    I have roughly a cubic meter to send only.. if that, and would be happy with half in Dublin and half in Montreal.
    My question is… is it better to send it to Dublin and then a few boxes onwards to Montreal or vice versa.
    I am completely confused on what to do…
    I remember inquiring about sending a few kilos from Dublin to Montreal in the past and it was crazy expensive!! please help?
    Thanks El

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 17:31h, 17 February Reply

      Hello Eliane, I’ll get Chris in our EU office to send you some prices and service options but generally its going to be a lot cheaper if you send it all to one destination (I think Dublin), even if that means taking an extra suitcase with you to Montreal on the plane. We are not crazy expensive! I think you will be pleasantly surprised 🙂
      Cheers and Happy Travels, The Moving Doctor

  • Kate Lynch
    Posted at 19:47h, 15 February Reply

    I need to ship back to California from Stockholm some furniture and belongings. The furniture is a dining room table and 6 chairs, a wooden headboard, footboard and rails, 2 chair beds, and an easy chair. The boxes are paperwork and photographs. Also, china , crystal, flatware and such, and some art. How can I get a quote for packing and shipping?

    Thanks!

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 17:27h, 17 February Reply

      Hello Kate, I’ll get Chris Smith in our EU office to email you some prices and service options, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • shaibaz
    Posted at 16:38h, 15 February Reply

    Hi
    Im from leicester uk, currently living in toronto for a year, im moving back with my wife and new born daughter in few weeks, my wife has like four suitcase of cloths and artificial jewelry, plus we have a 38 inch teli, 3d home cinema and portable bluetooth speakers and a printer, also we have all vessels in the kitchen that we intend to parcel, is there any parcel service that can help us move these stuff back to leicester!! The rest we will take on board together.

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 17:26h, 17 February Reply

      Hello Shaibaz, Pete at our Canada desk can email you some service options and prices, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Aditi
    Posted at 12:53h, 15 February Reply

    Hi Moving Dr.,
    I’m lookin to ship 4-5 medium sized boxes approx 20kgs each from Sydney to India. I can wait for 4-6 weeks. Pls suggest the best way to do so… Thanks for your advice, you are doing a great job.

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 17:25h, 17 February Reply

      Hello Aditi, we don’t operate services to India but think at that size you might be better off with a DHL / TNT type of service or pay for excess baggage and take on plane, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Catherine Lennon
    Posted at 11:08h, 15 February Reply

    Hello – I currently live in the UK and am getting married in the US this autumn. We will receive gifts for our wedding and we want to find out how to ship these items back to the UK. I wondered what type of services your company offers for small shipments from the US (New York) to the UK (London.) We anticipate to have several kitchen good (pots, plates, wine glasses etc), bedroom items (comforters, pillows, sheets) and bathroom ware (towels, rugs, etc.) We will not have any large items or furniture. Please can you advise if you offer this type of shipping service and if so what the estimate cost would be?

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 17:23h, 17 February Reply

      Congratulations Catherine. Pete can email you with prices and service options but I’m thinking a U Box might be a good fit for you. We have used these before for wedding presents. Cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Axel
    Posted at 00:32h, 15 February Reply

    Hi,
    I am moving from Minneapolis, MN, USA to Vienna, Austria and need to figure out how to do it. I have a couple of computers, several boxes full of books/dvds/photo albums, my clothes. All together maybe 15 boxes. There is no rush, just looking for options and pricing. Can you help?
    Most appreciated,
    Axel

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 17:20h, 17 February Reply

      Hello Axel, Pete will email you with prices and service options, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Phil
    Posted at 17:06h, 14 February Reply

    I need to ship approximately 8-10 boxes (12″ x 12″ x 20″) from San Francisco to London with a total weight of approximately 100kg. The value is approximately $25,000. I don’t need immediately so can balance cost and transit time.

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 17:19h, 17 February Reply

      Hello Phil, I’ll get Pete and Ken to give you prices and options by air and sea freight. Cheers The Moving Doctor

  • George Fitzgerald
    Posted at 07:13h, 14 February Reply

    How much will it cost to send a bicycle from Perth to Ireland?

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 14:26h, 14 February Reply

      Hi George, if its just a bike I would suggest asking the airline for a price to send back with you as excess baggage. If not put it in a bike box and get quotes from UPS/DHL or TNT
      Cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Hannah Rudy
    Posted at 19:44h, 13 February Reply

    Trying to get an idea how much would cost to move a two bedroom condo to the UK.

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 14:28h, 14 February Reply

      Hello Hannah, well the first thing we need to know is where from so I’ll get Pete to drop you an email to get some more info and then we can advise on some options and prices, cheers and Happy Valentines day, The Moving Doctor

  • Lisa
    Posted at 11:49h, 13 February Reply

    Hi there,

    I’m looking to move approx. 3-4 boxes weighing no more than 30kgs each from Stockholm, Sweden to Toronto, Canada. There’s no rush in them getting (ie: ground is fine). I can drop off (but a pick-up in Stockholm would be best) and I can definitely pick up in Toronto. What’s my best option?? How much would it cost?

    Thanks,
    Lisa

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 14:42h, 13 February Reply

      Hi Lisa, I can get our EU office to contact you and offer some rates and service options for you, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • akj
    Posted at 11:49h, 13 February Reply

    i have to take luggage from Delhi to Canada, which is very large in number as my whole family is migrating to canada,i want to know the way to hire a container in flight and how much it will cost for 60 kgs.?

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 14:44h, 13 February Reply

      Hello akj, we don’t operate any services from India but suggest you Google excess baggage service Delhi to Canada and see what comes up. You might be able to also negotiate some extra baggage on your flight. Cheers The Moving Doctor

  • olivier
    Posted at 19:48h, 12 February Reply

    I wanted a quote for a move to FRance..
    I will be shipping 20 * 14″/14″/14″ boxes containing records from petaluma, CA to Pontarlier, france.
    thank you.,

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 14:46h, 13 February Reply

      Hello Olivier, we can certainly do this for you. I’ll get Pete in out office to email you some prices and service options. All our prices are all inclusive door or terminal in USA through to door in Europe. Cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Hans
    Posted at 18:56h, 12 February Reply

    Hi! This summer, I will be moving from Aarhus, Denmark to New Jersey, USA (probably Hoboken, Jersey City, or similar). I currently have a fully furnished and decorated 70 square meters apartment. I would like to take all of my personal belongings with me. Of my furniture, I am only planning on bringing a big dining table (2 x 1 meters) and potentially a couch (2.5 meters wide and includes a chaise longue). How much would be the cost for door to door delivery/or if I were to collect it from the service port? Are there additional charges to be paid in terms of custom/tax once the shipment is ready for collection? Thx!!!

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 14:48h, 13 February Reply

      Hello Hans, I’ll get our EU office to contact you on email and discuss your options and prices. Thanks The Moving Doctor

  • Debbie Sharp
    Posted at 18:45h, 12 February Reply

    I need to move approx 500 lbs of house hold furnishings from Vancouver, BC 1Z3V7G to San Juan Capistrano, CA. Can you please tell me how much it will cost and what carriers can do this?

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 14:51h, 13 February Reply

      Hello Debbie, we don’t operate a service on this route but if its all packed up in boxes I suggest getting a price from R&L Carriers, YRC Trucking and UPS ground freight easily found on Google. To save money and avoid waiting around for a truck to show up all day it might be worth your while dropping off at their terminals in Vancouver. Hop that helps and enjoy the warmer weather!

  • AJ
    Posted at 13:02h, 12 February Reply

    Hey, I would like to ship a few (4-5) small boxes (about 12cubic feet – if my math is correct!) from Toronto to Washington D.C.. What would be my best options and price range for a door to door service.
    Thanks a bunch.

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 15:52h, 12 February Reply

      Hello AJ, I would look at UPS ground service or DHL / FedEx. If not try the large truckers like YRC, R&L Carriers of ABF Freight. You should be able to find them all on Google and get competitive prices, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • yen
    Posted at 17:00h, 11 February Reply

    Good day! I need to move my personal things from Dublin, Ireland to Lakewood, California. I will be shipping 9 boxes about 3 cu. ft each. How much would be the cost for door to door delivery / or if i were to collect it from the service port? Are there additional charges to be paid in terms of custom/tax once the boxes are ready for collection?

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 19:11h, 11 February Reply

      Hello Yen, Chris from our EU office will email you with a quote and some options for you, Cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Steven toth
    Posted at 11:50h, 11 February Reply

    hi , i meed to move a king size mattress from surrey , england , to baden wuttembwerg, germany . what would be my best options moving it on a budget the size is 200 x150 x20 and its 20 kilos . thanks on advance

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 19:13h, 11 February Reply

      Hi Steven, I’ll get Chris from our Eu office to respond to you with prices thanks The Moving Doctor

  • Jackie
    Posted at 10:18h, 11 February Reply

    Hi,Trying to move some personal staff from Los Angeles to Slovak republic in couple weeks .Some paintings plus boxes no furniture I need astimate .Medium size to large boxes 25 pc a 1 flat bigger Tv 1o to 15 pieces of paintings with frame
    Thanks

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 19:14h, 11 February Reply

      Hello Jackie, I’m going to pass the is to Chris Corder in our office here to email you some prices and options, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • shane Hart
    Posted at 02:05h, 11 February Reply

    Hi, im looking to send a shipping container from Vancouver Canada to Brisbane Australia with a car in it. what price would I be looking at to send over.
    Thanks

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 19:17h, 11 February Reply

      Hello Shane, well we can either offer you a container for you to load everything into or we can do this for you. Either way I’ll get Pete at our Canada desk to contact you by email and offer some prices and service options, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Liza
    Posted at 04:57h, 10 February Reply

    Hi,
    I need to move my personal items from Toronto, Canada to Cambridge, UK. The boxes total to just 15 cu. ft. Could you suggest the best option for door to door service?
    Thanks.

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 14:24h, 10 February Reply

      Hi Liza, Pete will email you our baggage service rates and service options, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • samantha kenny
    Posted at 00:37h, 10 February Reply

    I want to get a sofa , loveseat and chair shipped over to canada from the UK, what is the cheapest/easiest way?

    Thanks
    Samantha

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 14:26h, 10 February Reply

      Hi Samantha, Chris in our UK office will be in touch with rates and options, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • KEITH ANDERSON
    Posted at 23:09h, 09 February Reply

    What is the best method of moving a minimal amont of personal belongs from Hobart Tazmania to Calgary Alberta Canada?

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 14:42h, 10 February Reply

      Hi Keith, a minimal amount meaning a couple of boxes? I suggest either taking on plane with you as extra suitcase or trunk or try a courier company like DHL, TNT or UPS cheers The Moving Doctor
      ps if you have more than that we can quote you, just complete our quick quote on our web site.

  • aug
    Posted at 21:56h, 09 February Reply

    I need to move 5-10 boxes of less than a cubic feet to Italy from San Francisco. No rush in transit time or pick up, no high value items (mostly books and clothing), looking at the lowest possible cost alternative

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 14:43h, 10 February Reply

      Hello Aug, I’ll get Chris from our EU office to email you some rates and options, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • McKenzie Klein
    Posted at 20:45h, 09 February Reply

    When you move from the States to London, do they charge by the weight or by the moving pod? Hoping to pack a pod completely full but want to be aware if they’ll charge by the weight.

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 14:48h, 10 February Reply

      Hello McKenzie all our pod like crates being the UPod, UBox or UCrate are all lump sum price whatever you fill them up with providing its a mix of household items. So weight is not a factor with us. As our web site says weight isn’t an issue unless you are dieting 🙂
      I’ll get Pete in our office to email you some prices for our pods, cheers The Moving Doctor.

  • Peter Capewell
    Posted at 17:58h, 09 February Reply

    What would it cost to get an upright piano shipped from Tokyo to Hampshire uk.Regards

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 14:50h, 10 February Reply

      Hello Peter, I’ll get our UK office to get a price for you and get some more info, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • JP
    Posted at 17:29h, 09 February Reply

    Hi
    We are trying to move a 2bedroom apartment from brooklyn to UK (outside of London). How much would it cost roughly and how long will it take the shipment to arrive? Do all the intermatiaonl movers provide storage if we need it?

    Thanks!!!

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 15:01h, 10 February Reply

      Hello JP, it depends how much you have and whether you need packing services or you plan on doing yourself. A full shipping container can take 4-5 weeks door to door and a part load 5-7 weeks door to door. We can certainly provide storage in UK as we have 5 storage terminals in the UK. I think the other top companies in UK can as well. Always store at the destination so its already in the country waiting delivery when you want it and you can also get your winter / summer clothes or kids toys etc if need be out of your storage shipment.
      I’ll get Pete from our self pack and Ken from our full service division to contact you and offer rates and service options, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Adrian
    Posted at 02:07h, 09 February Reply

    Hi, i was recently transferred from Ottawa Canada to Las Vegas NV, US. I will go back in Canada in the end of February to pack all my belongings and move them in US. I’m still debating with my wife which is the best way to do this. I think U-haul may be according with everything I read on internet so far but my wife insists to look for an alternative solution. I’m talking about 4 bedroom home.
    Thank you in advance

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 15:04h, 10 February Reply

      Hello Adrian, if you have the time and fitness to move a 4 bed home then yes you cant beat renting a truck from U Haul or Ryder trucks. Alternatives with self pack options but they drive it would be PODS or ABF Moving. I agree with you though that U Haul will be the cheapest. Good luck, cheers The Moving Doctor.

  • sahel
    Posted at 19:45h, 08 February Reply

    hi,
    how much would it cost to ship two cars from Edmonton Canada to Amman Jordan?
    Hyundai sonata 2013 and Hyundai santa fe XL 2013.
    what would be the cost to ship 40″container or a 20″container (we will pack the boxes but need professionals to pack the furniture ).
    thank you

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 15:08h, 10 February Reply

      Hello Sahel, I think you would be better off Googling for a car carrier in Canada to get prices. Sorry not aware of anyone to recommend at the moment, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • cem Erkek
    Posted at 16:28h, 08 February Reply

    how much it will coast to ship matreses set from houston tx to clifton newjersey thanks.

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 15:10h, 10 February Reply

      Hello Cem, we don’t do domestic but I suggest if used it will cost more than they are worth. If new I suggest getting the vendor to deliver for you. Only other suggestion is getting a company to bid on carrying these from a site like U Ship like the companies you see on shipping wars. I have never used this service though so it isn’t a recommendation, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • katie d
    Posted at 16:12h, 08 February Reply

    I inherited a chair from my gran, and I’d like to have it shipped from the US to the UK. Can you give me a hint at the best and cheapest way? Thanks!

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 15:12h, 10 February Reply

      Hello Katie, we have the best all inclusive prices of everyone but this still might be a little expensive for just one chair. I’ll get Pete here to email you some prices though, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Cristiano Mergozzi
    Posted at 13:58h, 08 February Reply

    good morning, need to move personal goods from Calgary Alberta to milan Italy by the end of May 2014. Basically I will need approximately a volume 3x3x3 meter. how and where I can get a quote and some advice?
    thx
    cristiano

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 15:14h, 10 February Reply

      Hello Cristiano, I’ll get Pete at our Canada desk to advise you rates and service options, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Carmen
    Posted at 11:22h, 08 February Reply

    Hello, I would like to send my bicycle from London area to Shrewsbury, pick up/ drop off service, the most affordable way. Would you know how?
    Thank you!

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 15:15h, 10 February Reply

      Hello Carmen, I’ll get our London office to email you the price on this cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Ada
    Posted at 02:26h, 08 February Reply

    Hi, I want to send an upright piano from New Jersey to Valparaiso, Chile. What’s the best way to do that, and approximately how much would it cost? I would greatly appreciate your advice.
    Thanks,
    Ada

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 15:17h, 10 February Reply

      Hello Ada, a Piano needs to be properly packed and crated before being shipped to Chile so I’ll get Ken at our full service division to email you a price, cheers The Moving Doctor.

  • juan cuellar
    Posted at 23:54h, 07 February Reply

    I am trying to ship an used welding machine to panama. this machine has been in may possession for over six years, it was a gift from my son. Do I need to provide a receipt for the cost of the machine in order to be approved for shipping to panama

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 15:19h, 10 February Reply

      Hello Juan, you might need to prove the age of the machine with a receipt in Panama but we wouldn’t need this for shipping it from here. I’ll get Chris in our office to get you a quote, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Laura
    Posted at 22:45h, 07 February Reply

    Hello, I’m moving from the US to the UK how much would it cost for me to complete this move? I would have about 10 boxes.

    Thanks.

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 15:20h, 10 February Reply

      Hello Laura, Pete will be in touch with some service options and prices for your move across the UK. Cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Lisa
    Posted at 22:26h, 07 February Reply

    Hi,
    I’m planning on moving from Denver to Bucks, England and am thinking of shipping my furniture, minus the electronics, clothing and baby stuff but trying to work out if it’s worth it. When I moved to Denver I sold everything in England and bought when I arrived but don’t really want to do this again. I guess it depends on the cost and ease of shipping! Any info would be great, thanks

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 15:33h, 10 February Reply

      Hi Lisa, I’ll get Pete in our office to offer you some prices and service options. Depending on the amount of furniture our prices start at $1200. Cheers The Moving Doctor

  • Sean
    Posted at 14:28h, 07 February Reply

    My girlfriend has decided to move in with me in the US. We are trying to figure out the best way to move her personal belongings without a hassle. Is it easier for myself to rent a Uhual and cross the US border by myself or does it not really matter?

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 17:52h, 07 February Reply

      Hi Sean, that depends on where you are coming from…Mexico or Canada? how much stuff? Personally the more you do yourself I think the cheaper it becomes so yes if its drivable and all fits in a van then go for it. If larger may be a PODS or similar self pack service might be best. Good luck, cheers The Moving Doctor.

  • Nosheen nawab
    Posted at 02:45h, 07 February Reply

    Hi, I want to ship furnisher from Pakistan to Texas, USA. Can you please let me know how much and how long it takes to do that. Thanks in advance!
    Nosheen.

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 17:55h, 07 February Reply

      I’m sorry Nosheen, we do not have a service from Pakistan but if you Google for shippers from Pakistan you will find a lot to choose from. Don’t forget to check for references though! Cheers The Moving Doc

  • Paula Whaley
    Posted at 21:59h, 06 February Reply

    I need to move 12 boxes of items, as well as an antique sewing machine from Regina to Ottawa. Can you do it and how much will it cost?

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 17:57h, 07 February Reply

      Hello Paula, we don’t do domestic moving in Canada but will pass along to Pete at our Canada desk to see if he knows someone, cheers The Moving Doctor

  • William Turnbull
    Posted at 17:22h, 06 February Reply

    Hello,
    I would appreciate your advice. In July,2013 I paid @2500 for the shipment of 10 small boxes of household effects from Chilliwack, British Columbia to New Brighton, Merseyside. After they arrived in Dartford in October,2014, I decided to return to Canada. The goods never left Dartford, and I asked the receiving company,to return them to Canada, which the did, and I paid the 750 pounds for doing so. The goods are due to arrive in Vancouver on 18th February,2014. The English company is demanding a payment of 650 pounds sterling for insurance of my low value goods. I did not ask for or want insurance. What are my rights.
    Regards,
    William Turnbull

    • The Moving Doctor
      Posted at 18:08h, 06 February Reply

      Hello Mr Turnbull. I am not a lawyer but really don’t think you need to pay for anything that you did not request. I would not pay them before checking with any trade association that this company might belong to. Most International movers in England will belong to FIDI, IAM, or The British Association or Removals. Find out what association they belong to and email your question and complaint. If that fails I would consult a solicitor and also advise this company that you might be considering telling the press, Angies List, movingscam etc of your story. Always keep it in a good tone though. Let me know if I can help further and feel free to email me direct if you need more specifics. move@upakweship.com attn. The Moving Doctor

      Let me know, cheers The Moving Doc

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