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Using Tech to Make Your International Move Easier

August 30, 2015 by admin

If you’re planning to move from Boston to Europe, or moving from Boston to Southeast Asia, or really, from Boston to anywhere else around the world, you’ll want to know these tips that can help make your life exponentially easier, both during the moving process and upon your arrival in your new home country.

Tip One: Set Up Your Bank Account Before You Arrive: Take advantage of today’s wired world to set up your bank account in your destination country before leaving Boston. It’s often easiest to do this if the bank you’re currently dealing with has a branch in your destination country. Additionally, plan on maintaining a US bank account for at least a while during your earliest days abroad: it’s a convenience that can save you a lot of stress. Choose a US bank that lets you access your account via the cloud.

Tip Two: Scan All Your Important Documents: Take it from your Boston international moving company – long distance moves can require a lot of paperwork. Make sure you scan all your important paperwork, including personal and professional documentation, and have these files securely stored online. Strategically keep move related documentation on your mobile device – but make sure this device has remote wipe capabilities, in case it is lost or stolen while you’re in transit.

Tip Three: Create Social Media Groups to Keep Family & Friends Informed: We live in a age of instant information. Many expats have told us one of the biggest surprise challenges they encountered during their international move was the intense pressure felt from family and friends who wanted real-time coverage of the event, Travel Channel style. One way to handle this is to set up a group on Facebook, where one post can be seen by many people – it’s an easy, efficient way to keep everyone informed.

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"In August, my 83-year-old father fell down the cellar stairs and broke his elbow. Following elbow replacement surgery in Boston he was transferred to skilled nursing care in West Bridgewater. Unfortunately, the injury left him unable to maintain his own household. My husband and I made the decision to move him to our home in California. My time frame was incredibly short - 11 days till departure via airplane to CA. I needed to pack and ship whatever items would be going to CA. We would not be moving the entire household - just several paintings, memorabilia, clothing and a large full keyboard electronic piano. After calling several moving companies that required large weight minimums to bid the job, I was referred to Joe Fell at Boston Pack and Ship.

Joe was absolutely wonderful. He calmly explained the shipping options available through Boston Pack and Ship and they could definitely handle the job. Joe helped me locate appropriately sized shipping boxes so that I could pack things up myself, thereby saving money. He also stayed in constant contact with me via phone and email, coaching me through the shipping process. We scheduled pickup nine days after my arrival in MA. Joe became an instant friend to me throughout this extremely stressful time. His caring nature made this difficult move a great deal easier. I am very grateful to have found this wonderful company. "
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James Perry5/26/2023
I used Boston Pack and Ship to send an antique piece of furniture from Boston to Sedona, AZ. I can't say enough about their service and the quality of the packing. Item arrived on the day they said it would and was in pristine condition. Easy to work with and great customer service. Highly recommend.
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David Baker4/26/2021
I hired Boston Pack and Ship to move two items from my storage unit in the Boston area to my home in Florida. Gene Sullivan was 110% responsive. He picked up the items on time, packed them expertly; and they arrived in perfect condition about ten days after pick up. I could not ask for better service. Five stars is not enough!
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Casey Movers4/26/2018
We at Casey Movers do not hesitate to refer our customers to this business for shipments we do not think we are best suited for (smaller inter-state shipments under 3,000lbs, etc). Have had great feedback from clients that have utilized this service. Thank you from all at Casey Movers for providing top notch service and have a great new year!
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