If you can move yourself and all your belongings
– the cheaper this will be (if you hire
a van, it will cost about 460€
if you are already in Europe). However
most often you will call a professional for assistance
in international moving, and/or storage. This
specialist will be part of a network of companies
agreed to international organisations (FIDI, HHFGAA,
AMSA, LACMA…).
Regardless the company you choose, we advise you to talk to their agent in Spain first (don't choose a removal service without one). If you move by sea (it takes 1 week from New York for example, a few days from a country in Europe) you get charge by volume. You get charge by weight if you move by air.
The company will check the volume to send, list specific
objects (including fragile items), specify the way of
taking down and putting back together furniture.
Then a preliminary estimate will be established.
On the day of the removal, a team will arrive to carry
out the task. Every box will be listed (necessary
to check if any box has been lost). Everything
should be wrapped with specific protection. Containers
are then sealed (check carefully) and sent to
Spain were Spanish movers will pick them up (a
few days are necessary).
Classical problems are: containers are 32 m3 and the
more you have, the longer it may take to transport
your belongings; always check the date of delivery
by calling the company; check seals at the departure,
and at arrival; avoid the end of the summer holiday;
and as you have to check the furniture upon arrival,
be sure to be able to read and understand the
list.
The cost cost is about 4600-6100€
per container (depending on service and insurance).
You can ask for details of the removal company insurances
but be careful with the limited responsibilities.
You might need to put you items/furniture into storage;
your mover should be able to provide this facility or
give you contact numbers.
You can also consult:
Whatever you choose, don't forget to list all the belongings that you ship (the removal company will do it for you) as you will need that list when you get to Spanish customs.
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