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Are you moving “Down Under”?  International moving of household goods to Australia can be very involved and the help of a professional mover and international forwarder with a good reputation is invaluable.  Here is a partial list of the documents that will be needed to move to Australia.  It is a partial list because the international forwarder always stresses to contact the consulate of that country because there may be changes in the procedures and documents that are needed at customs.

Read More »Moving to Australia, Here’s What you Need to Know!!

There are so many things to deal with when thinking about moving.  When planning a move, it is best to START EARLY.  In this way you can purge items that you no longer need and in turn you won’t be paying to ship unnecessary weight.  Purchasing small, medium, and large moving cartons will help stacking of the truck neatly, leaving no extra room for things to shift in the van. Another tip is to mark boxes in magic marker on their sides with “Open First”, “Open Last”, “Alison’s bedroom”, “Haley’s Bedroom”, etc.  You want those boxes with your bedding and bathroom items and your kid’s favorite things to be handy.  You will want the shower curtain and the toilet paper and your toiletries first thing.  And you want your beds set up so at the end of the day you can fall into bed when you are exhausted from your day of moving.

Read More »Here is the “Don’t Forget” List

When moving with a full service moving company, the mover is required by law to prepare an Order for Service document for your shipment.  You are entitled to a copy of the Order for Service after it has been prepared.  The Order for Service is part of the contract (Bill of Lading) between you and your mover.  If for any reason you have to cancel or delay your shipment, you must promptly cancel the order.  A penalty may be assessed if you cancel your shipment three days after signing the order for service.

Read More »The Importance of the “Order for Service” when moving!