Allow Enough Time When Moving Overseas From Australia
Are You Moving Overseas?
If you are planning on moving overseas, one of the biggest elements to organise will be shipping. When moving abroad, shipping furniture and other belongings to your new country of residence will always be a big job […]
Council regulations and packing your container
There is always a misconception about what you can do and when you can do this.
If we are to bring a container to you for you to load, then there are certain rules we have to adhere to.
Firstly, if we […]
Should I take my car with me when I move overseas?
In general, vehicles can be shipped as part of your personal items.
You should get any cars, motor bikes, push bikes, boats, trailers and the like steam cleaned before shipping.
You will also need to drain these items of all fuel, and […]
What do I need to do at the port of destination when relocating?
Firstly, you need to know any regulations and what will happen at the other end.
There may be rules concerning temporary or permanent residence (eg, Thailand has different rules and taxes for Thai nationals moving back there from “foreigners” moving there […]
Moving Overseas | What can’t I take?
Firstly, you need to check the regulations at the other end for if there is anything that is a problem. In general, all used personal and household items are OK.
Go here – we have a list of customs departments in […]
Moving Overseas | How to find an agent at destination
Given that you have decided to move, what type of container you will need, and when this is going to happen, you will need some sort of contact or representative at the other end.
This may be a friend or family, […]
Moving internationally | should I pack a container or just send a few boxes and sell my belongings
I thought I would write a fairly short blog post on this topic as we received a call the other day from a man who wanted to move his family over to Canada.
He was asking how much it cost to […]
Shipping Your Car Overseas? This is How You Need to Prepare
What You Need For Overseas Car Shipping
Are you relocating to another country and want to bring your car along as well? International car shipping is a feasible option. When moving a car overseas, though, you need to be aware of […]
How to Ship My Car from Australia to New Zealand
Shipping a Car to New Zealand
So you want to take your car to New Zealand? Here is some of the basic information you will need to know.
There are two main methods for shipping a car to New Zealand:
RORO – […]
Self Pack Containers – Do you need Insurance if you are relocating overseas.
Is Freight Insurance Required for Self-Pack Shipping Containers
In general, we always recommend that you take out freight insurance for your shipment. In the real world though, there are a number of factors that should be considered. You should know the […]