The decision has been made. You are about to embark on a brand-new adventure – a new life in a new country. Exciting times lie ahead.

But there are still a few very important tasks to attend to first, and high on the list will be shipping your furniture and household goods from the UK to your new home.

Shipping professionals, 1st Move International have 25 years of knowledge and experience helping people ship their belongings around the world, to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, the United States, the Gulf and beyond.

Make an inventory of what is in each box

Calling on their 25 years in the shipping business 1st Move have drawn up a guide to help make your packing as smooth as possible.

Whether you plan to move permanently or just take key belongings, organising how you pack boxes will save you time and money.

Mark each box for the right room

How to organise your belongings

Before you start boxing everything up, think about where you are packing your items. It will help when you unpack.

Invest in good boxes and packaging

Do I need a professional packer?

If you don’t fancy packing yourself, then 1st Move International has expert packers who can ease that burden for you.

Packing can be a bit like a jigsaw,  and 1st Move’s experienced packers will be able to solve that puzzle for you, utilising as much free space as possible and reducing the overall shipping costs.

It’s also important to note that any items packed by you and not by a professional mover will not be covered for damages.

Professional movers will be able to dismantle large items of furniture such as wardrobes and dining tables. Each piece is then carefully wrapped before shipping. This further reduces the furniture shipping costs by reducing the overall size of the shipment.

Packing is a bit like solving a puzzle

“We can’t talk for other movers, but the way we do it here at 1st Move is as follows,” said 1st Move International managing director, Mike Harvey

“After your items are securely packed, they will be carefully arranged onto a shipping pallet.

“The loaded pallet is tightly wrapped in transparent stretch-wrap film, a barrier of spongy cardboard is inserted and two layers of soft bubble wrap are added.

Ready for shipping - your palleted possessions are well protected

“A thick plastic sheet, which shrinks to fit when heat is applied. This heavy-duty covering is durable and weatherproof."

If you’re ready to make an international move, get in touch and make your move easier.

Call now or get a moving quote here.

Email: info@shipit.co.uk

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