Is it time to leave the Bay State behind? Are you planning to move to another country? Congratulations! This is an exciting decision. Moving internationally offers many rewards. You’re about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime! However, this adventure also presents many challenges. The best way to handle moving from Massachusetts overseas is to secure the services of one of the international movers in Massachusetts.

The international shippers in Massachusetts are well-practiced at transporting households all around the globe. Whether you’re headed up North to Canada or traveling halfway around the globe to Hong Kong, the international movers in Massachusetts have the experience to help you.

Moving internationally is definitely not a do-it-yourself job. There are a number of logistical challenges to consider. What is the best way to pack your belongings to minimize breakage and yet save space? What is the most cost-effective way to transport your household? What will you do about your car? Are you allowed to bring your collection of exotic houseplants to another country? What about the guns you’ve inherited from your Grandfather or collected over the years? One of the international movers in Massachusetts will have the answers.

Hiring an international mover in Massachusetts will allow you to sidestep some of the more challenging aspects of relocation. It’s likely you’ll have your hands full: securing a residence overseas, adjusting to a new job and household routine, finding schooling for the children, helping everyone acclimate to the inevitable culture shock. Why not let the international moving company take care of the headaches for you?

From the initial packing process, to picking up and shipping your possessions from your home, through the transport process, and finally delivering and re-installing your household belongings in your new abode, the international movers in Massachusetts can handle the most cumbersome, difficult aspects of moving internationally.

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“There are a number of moving scams out there, everything from an out-and-out theft of your belongings to holding your belongings hostage because you didn’t pay a made up fee or you had more pieces than your estimate,” says Joe Fell, co-owner of Boston Pack and Ship. “People are even more vulnerable to these scams in tough economic times because everybody’s trying to keep their costs down.”

So, what can you do to minimize the risk of falling for one of these scams? For starters:

• Beware of virtual movers – make sure the moving company has an actual physical address, preferably in your area or where you’re moving to and especially if you found the company on the Internet.
• Find out who’s actually doing the moving – beware of companies who broker the move to unknown third-party service providers. Ask more about the entire process; who is making the pickup, who is providing the long distance transport and the final delivery?
• Ask for references – better yet, ask friends you know who have moved lately to refer a mover.
• Check the mover’s Web site for professional accreditation – there are mover’s associations in every state. A mover affiliated with an accredited association does have more creditability than one that is not. Even better if the mover is a member of the Better Business Bureau. That allows you to not only check their credibility but the company’s history for handling complaints.
• Get a minimum of three quotes – scam victims are often victims of their own impatience and wanting to get their move underway and over with. Getting a minimum of three quotes may slow things down slightly, but it will make you look a little closer at the company you eventually hire.
• Fear the lowball quote – like the saying goes, if it’s too good to be true, it probably is. While no two moving companies are exactly the same, true professionals should not be more than a few hundred apart. If an estimate is more than $1,000 less than the others, that’s a red flag and you might want to scrutinize the estimate and company further.
• Stick to national carriers for cross-country and out-state moves – If your entire home is being moved, stick to a national carrier. That way, you will have an actual physical address for the mover on each end of the move, not to mention a corporate office who the agent has to answer to should anything go wrong.

“These suggestions should help you avoid most scams but if you’re still not sure, always opt for the mover who was referred to you by trusted family or friends,” says Fell.

Small furniture moving companies specialize in what is known in the trade as ‘small moves’. Small moves are actually what most of us think of when we relocate: transporting furniture, household items, and possessions packed in boxes.  Small furniture moving companies handle moving the couch, the dining room set, the china cupboard — all of the cumbersome items that break backs, fray nerves, and present real difficulties for the homeowner who tries to move on their own.

How does hiring small furniture moving companies save you money?

There are a number of ways that hiring small furniture moving companies can save you money.  Generally, small moves are priced according to the weight of the load being transported.  (Don’t worry if you don’t have a clue how much your household weighs: small furniture moving companies can help you with this part!)  Compare this with how general long distance moving companies charge: you pay for the use of the entire truck, whether or not you fill it up. Some small furniture moving companies also offer time-based pricing. 

With a small furniture moving company, you pay to move your things.  With a general moving company, you pay for the truck used to move your things.  There can be a huge difference: new or small families tend to not have as much stuff as larger or more established families.  It makes sense: fewer people, with less time, will accumulate fewer possessions. (Packrats aside, of course!) There’s a far smaller likelihood that you will fill — or would require — all of the room in a large moving truck. Why pay for it?

The services small furniture moving companies offer may be the perfect answer!

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DATELINE:  BRAINTREE, MA… As an international college student living in greater Boston, you face challenges the local undergrad or grad student doesn’t, particularly if you have to be out of your dorm or apartment by semester’s end. Then, you face the dilemma of what to do with your personal belongings over the summer. Boston Pack and Ship, small load packing and shipping specialists for the past two decades, created an International Students division just to accommodate the special needs of foreign students.

Boston Pack and Ship offers temporary storage space in a secure, climate-controlled facility, conveniently located in Braintree, Mass. While other storage facilities charge you a flat rate for a specific size storage room, Boston Pack and Ship only charges for the space you use. So, you’re not renting an 8-foot by 10-foot space if what you’re storing only requires half that.

“Moving in and out of a city apartment or dorm room is tough enough, never mind having to deal your stuff every year because you don’t know what to do with it between school years,” said Joe Fell, co-owner of Boston Pack and Ship. “Our new International Student division is specially tailored to accommodate the needs of the international students. That can range from providing temporary storage space to shipping your personal belongings and other small load items either back home overseas or to your next stop after graduation.”

Boston Pack and Ship specializes in shipments of less than 1,000 pounds—parameters that can cover a lot of different items. For students shipping fragile items like computer monitors, stereo equipment and other pieces, Boston Pack and Ship uses foam-in-place technology as well as customized packages and crates to minimize movement and dramatically reduce the possibility of damage during shipping.

“When it comes to moving, international students have very specific needs and that’s why we created this special division,” said Fell. “If by offering temporary storage and our small load shipping capabilities can make easier what can be an incredibly stressful process—managing your stuff between two residences in two separate countries—we’re happy to provide the service.”

Boston Pack and Ship offers multiple U.S. shipping options including ground, air, delivery to a terminal for pickup or inside delivery. International options include air or ocean with door-to-door or door-to-port delivery. Full declared value is available on both domestic and international shipments. Pick-up of items to be packed and shipped for delivery is made by appointment.

For more information on the breadth of Boston Pack and Ship’s services, you can visit the company Web site at www.bostonpackandship.com. For a free quote on an out-of-state or international move or shipment, please call (800) 400-7204.

Small load specialists

Formerly known as The Packaging Store and now repackaged as Boston Pack and Ship, these small load specialists have been a trusted strategic partner of many movers in eastern Massachusetts for more than two decades. Based in Braintree, Massachusetts, Boston Pack and Ship employs custom crates and packaging and foam-in-place solutions to pack and ship everything from artwork to heirlooms, computers to antiques to both out-of-state and international destinations. Known for its fast and efficient customer service, one call is usually all it takes to schedule a pickup for a door-to-door or door-to-port shipment. For more information, visit www.bostonpackandship.com or call (800) 400-7204 for a free quote.

There was more than luck at play in Tara’s move.  Like many contemplating a cross-country move, she decided to use a long distance moving service.  Unlike many, however, she didn’t pick her company based on price alone.  Tara did her research.

“Sure!” she said.  “I must have called twenty long distance moving services.  I had all these questions.  I wanted to know what type of insurance did the company have.  Would our homeowner’s insurance supplement the long distance moving services’ coverage?  Did the long distance moving services have all the required licenses?”  Long distance moving services are regulated by the US DOT, state DOTs, and other authorities.  “I wanted references, lots of references.”

References are often the best way to determine how well a long distance moving service will perform for you.  Bear in mind that long distance moving services, like any business, are most likely to pass along favorable references.  You’ll want to go a step further and search online rating sites and the Better Business Bureau.  If a long distance moving service has a long string of complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau, they’re not the long distance moving service you want.

“Finally,” Tara said, “I had each long distance moving service spell out for me exactly what they did, and how much it cost.  I knew what I was getting into and what to expect.”  This step also allowed Tara to save money by doing some tasks herself, and to take steps her long distance moving service recommended.  “I never would have thought of a complete household inventory,” she said, “But now that I’m here, I’m glad I have one.  It’s just one more thing the long distance moving service did to make life easier.”
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Each country has its own set of export crating rules and specifications — and no two sets are alike. What’s acceptable when transporting freight to one country might be totally inadequate for another. Failing to comply with export crating rules and specifications can have catastrophic results: shipments can be refused, held up at import stations, or even confiscated. Just to make matters worse, there is no one simple place where one can discover what all the export crating rules and specifications are in order to comply with them.

What are your export crating options?

As a business owner, you can spend valuable time and energy devoted to the challenging study of export crating rules and specifications. Given an adequate amount of time devoted to study, you’ll learn what crating materials are acceptable, what dimensions are allowed, what binding and labeling requirements exist and more. That’ll put you in good shape — at least until the rules change again.

Meanwhile, your business will suffer from a lack of attention and energy. After all, you’re busy studying export crating rules and specifications.

Or, conversely, you can let the experts handle it. Working with a international shipping specialist allows you to benefit from the experience and insight of professionals who navigate the labyrinthine maze of export crating rules and specifications on a daily basis. It’s their business to know the rules — and more importantly, know when the rules change. They’ll advise you accordingly, so your shipments are always in compliance.

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We offer temporary international student storage space in a secure, climate-controlled facility, conveniently located in Braintree, Mass. While other storage facilities charge you a flat rate for a specific size storage room, Boston Pack and Ship only charges for the space you use. So, you’re not renting an 8-foot by 10-foot space if what you’re storing only requires half that.

international student shipping services
For students who are graduating and moving out of Boston or want some or all of their things to be shipped home for the summer, Boston Pack and Ship specializes in international student shipments of less than 1,000 pounds—parameters that can cover a lot of different items. We employ customized package and crate-building services, as well as state-of-the-art packing solutions, like foam-in-place technology, so students can safely ship fragile items like computer monitors, stereo equipment and other pieces. We’ll even pick those items up so no damage occurs while trying to get their shipment to Boston Pack and Ship.

US student shipping services
Boston Pack and Ship offers multiple U.S. student shipping options including ground, air, delivery to a terminal for pickup or inside delivery. International options include air or ocean with door-to-door or door-to-port delivery. Full, declared value is available on both domestic and international shipments. Pick-up of items to be packed and shipped for delivery is made by appointment.

Your international students go through enough stress during the school year with classes, adjusting to a new city and culture, making new friends and so many other things. Boston Pack and Ship’s international student storage and shipping can alleviate one of the bigger ones—what to do with their stuff between school years and after graduation. If you would like to learn more about how Boston Pack and Ship services can help your international students, please give us a call at (800) 400-7204. We’d love the opportunity to set up an informational meeting and go over the range of international student services we offer.

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The trick to finding the right international shipping and warehouse company is to first understand what you want the company to do for you. This will vary for each individual customer: some companies will have the infrastructure in place to pick up their shipments from the warehouse, utilizing their own distribution networks. Others, like me, aren’t quite that big yet, and can really profit from using the international shipping and warehouse company’s resources.

Cold storage is a feature you may want in an international shipping and warehouse company, particularly if you’re in the food or beverage industry. Additionally, consider the security that the international shipping and warehouse company offers: you want to know your merchandise is in good hands far from home.

Consider the local knowledge your international shipping and warehouse company has. How long have they been in the destination you’re shipping to? The longer an international shipping and warehouse company has operated, the more experience they’ll have with local custom, regulation, and hiring practices. This will all impact the way your merchandise is shipped and stored. Bear in mind that many international shipping and warehouse companies function by relying on partner networks with locally-based vendors. This gives them the advantage of local knowledge and infrastructure, resulting in a cost savings.

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1. The more information you provide, the better!

An international freight shipping company cannot, under any circumstance, ‘fly blind’. They need to know a great deal of information, from an exact description of what you’re shipping, what it’s made of, and where it’s going, before they can even begin to give you a price quote. Varying regulations and transport requirements greatly affect price. The more information you give the international freight shipping company, the better they’ll be able to help you.

2. There are things beyond the international freight shipping company’s control.

Buy insurance. No matter what you’re shipping, or where it’s going, you want to insure your materials. Most international freight shipping companies offer insurance or work closely with vendors who do. Buy it. Planes crash, ships sink, and meteors crash out of the sky and smash delivery vans flat. None of these are common occurrences, but you want to be prepared.

3. Transit takes time.

The people who work at the international freight shipping company live in the same world you do, replete with instant messaging and microwave dinners. It’s a fast paced world, and we’ve all become used to instant gratification.

That being said, there are actual, physical limits to how fast international freight shipping happens. Air shipments generally require a few days. Ocean transport, however, can take longer — sometimes several weeks. Be realistic about your expectations, and you’re far more likely to be pleased with your international freight shipping company.

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There are a number of options to consider when looking for a cross country moving company. Do you want to handle the entire job yourself? Renting, loading, and driving a moving truck across the nation is far easier said than done — especially if you have limited experience driving large vehicles thousands of miles at a go. More than a few drivers have found navigating the Rocky Mountains in underpowered, oversized rental trucks an experience they don’t want to repeat.

Using a cross country moving company allows you to sidestep the headaches in favor of convenience. Depending on your budget, you have a number of options: some cross country moving companies drop a trailer at your current residence, which you can load yourself. Then they pick up and transport the loaded trailer to your new home. Other companies handle loading the trailer for you. Some will even pack and label your boxes — and unload them at your new house. You arrive having to do nothing more than unpack!

Do your research to ensure that the cross country moving company you select has a good reputation. You want your possessions to arrive in great shape, in a timely fashion, for the agreed upon price! All reputable cross country moving companies will have references, insurance, and the ability to handle all of the headaches for you. Hiring a cross country moving company can be the best decision you ever made.

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