Packaging And Shipping Possessions by Brittany Fields
Packaging and shipping possessions to a new location can be stressful at times. Fortunately, there are strategies one can take to prepare for the big move. By what to look for in searching for a shipping company, how to sort your belongings to be ready for packaging, creating an inventory list, and add protection by purchasing moving insurance will help reduce the stress of your moving experience.
Researching for a quality shipping company will substantially improve your moving experience. In search for a shipping company, you want to look for a company that will meet your budget and give you some value. This includes finding a company that is accredited by the BBB, have experience shipping to your destination, have good reviews from other customers, are able to move your possessions within the designated timeframe and offer easy access tracking. Another thing to keep in mind is that moving companies provides different levels of services that include full service, door to door, and port to port. Full services packages and ships your belongings from your existing home to your new home abroad. Door-to-door moving service collect your packed belongings from your home and deliver them to your new address. Port-to-port requires you to drop your packed possessions at a port and they must then be collected from the port at your destination. This type of service is only effective if you haven't found accommodations, but you have a mode of transport to retrieve your belongings from the port and delivering it to your home. When deciding which service to choose from, you should go with the option that meets your budget and works well with your moving situation.
After setting up an appointment with a moving company, begin to sort your belongings and conduct an inventory. Not only will this strategy help you save time and money, but it will also ensure accountability of your possessions when it arrives to its new location. When sorting through your stuff, divide it into four categories: bring, sell, donate and recycle. This part will help you decide what's most important to you and what you want to give away. It will also help lower the cost of shipping by reducing the space needed to pack your possessions in a truck or cargo. After you figure out what you want to bring, write a list of the items your taking and their worth so that you will be prepared in selecting the right moving insurance.
The next priority during the moving process is purchasing moving insurance. Whether you are shipping your possession locally or abroad, accidents do occur. When searching for insurance, you're going to need protection that will cover the entire expense of your belongings. Sometimes, moving companies offer their own insurance to protect your belongings.
Finally, when packing your items, label your boxes so when it arrives to your new destination, it will take the hassle out where it's going to go. You also want to make sure anything fragile is bubble wrapped, placed in solid containers, clearly labeled fragile, so movers will know to handle it with care. This step will make the moving process tremendously easier especially when you want to find your favorite mug for a cup of tea or coffee in your new home.
The stress of the moving process in relocating to a new home can be reduce when you have the right insurance, a good moving company, and complete accountability of your possessions.