Advance preparation is the most important factor in
a successful international removal. You should begin
your search for a suitable moving company to carry out
your move 6-8 weeks before your intending moving date.
This will allow time to get competitive quotations,
make all the arrangements, organise transport, etc.
When you call a professional, this
specialist should be part of a network of companies
agreed to international organisations (FIDI, HHFGAA,
AMSA, LACMA…). It is important that you check
out the background and credentials of the companies
who quote on your international move. It is vital to
ensure that your chosen removal company has relevant
experience, and has appropriate links with foreign movers,
as it is the foreign mover who will supply at least
40% of the service.
If you book your shipment as a door-to-door move,
then all charges including customs clearance charges,
and local delivery to your residence, (with normal access,
not above first floor level) will be included in the
estimate that's given to you. However, you will still
be responsible for any duty or tax that is raised on
your shipment by Customs.
When moving overseas you have a number of service options
available to you. You may select a service based on
the price, transit time, method of containerisation,
routing consolidation opportunities, sea or air freight,
port of exit, etc. Each option's cost component determines
the amount you'll pay.
In general terms, it is advisable to select the most
direct route with a minimum amount of handling. However,
every move and personal budget is different so it is
important that you discuss fully with the International
Removals Company to determine the best service to meet
your personal needs.
Remember, when calculating the cost of your international
move, you should be aware of the total cost including
the amount of time you'll have to wait for the arrival
of your goods at destination. If you're going to have
to stay in a hotel or other temporary housing until
your household shipment arrives, you'll need to consider
these costs as well as the cost of the shipping charges.
Think about separating out all the
items that you'll need to sell (be careful with washing
machine, cooker, …etc, as they might not be compatible
in the new country where you move to), store,
dispose of, give away, and those you will want to move
by sea, have sent by air cargo or delivered to another
family member before your departure. It's a very good
idea to have a clear idea about these categories before
our estimator visits you to survey your household effects.
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