Ship Smart, Inc., a privately held small moving company focused on packing and shipping small amounts of household goods, provides helpful tips for ex-pats temporarily moving overseas for work.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ship Smart has helped thousands of people successfully ship household goods internationally and has compiled a list of helpful tips to simplify your move.
To begin, start by focusing on three steps:
- Choosing The Items To Take
- Organizing The Logistics
- Protecting fragile items during the packing process.
Choosing which items to take can be a time-consuming task. Make sure you evaluate each aspect of the trip, the destination, and the purpose before making your final decision.
It is vital to determine what items are essential for the trip. Make sure to take all your important documents with you. Carry on documents like passports, I.D., legal or financial documents, and medical records. While some may be digital, it may also be necessary to have some or all of them in paper copies. Birth certificates, marriage licenses, and immunization records are also essential.
Carry on your prescriptions and over-the-counter medications and prioritize updating them at your destination. You may want to ask your doctor if you can get an extra surplus for the medicines you regularly take.
Another important note is that electronics such as laptops, phones, tablets, and other devices may require special plugs for the different power outlets in different countries.
Develop a clear plan for all your items when deciding what to take. Go room by room and organize your household goods and furnishings into six groups.
Organize Household Goods Into 6 Groups
- Take Overseas
- Storage
- Sell
- Gift
- Donate
- Trash
Next, complete all documents needed for travel. These documents include filling out customs paperwork, generally required for more expensive items and those restricted in the destination country. Organizing your customs paperwork before you travel decreases the time taken for the claim process.
Finally, the actual packing process is critical when traveling internationally. Because boxes and items will be traveling a much further distance, it is crucial to pack items carefully using adequate packing materials. It includes packing peanuts and air-filled bags to ensure your goods are well-protected and arrive in the best possible condition. Use specially designed boxes and foam made to move fragile or essential items. For example, use wardrobe boxes for closet items and dish-pack boxes for your china and dishware.
Ship Smart is the premier option for small moves worldwide. With over 20 years of experience and 300 locations nationwide, Ship Smart provides affordable prices, white-glove shipping, and high-quality packing to deliver your belongings safely.
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Matt Jarrell, Ship Smart inc, (831) 661-4841, [email protected]
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