IntlMove’s tips for comparing moving estimates
The reasons for your international move are as varied as each individual or family that decides to make such a move. The move can be for a lifestyle change, employment, retirement or another reason altogether. It was a big decision but it was only part of the many decisions that you will now face. There is so much to do, so much to think about and where does one begin now that the decision to move overseas has been made.
Deciding what you will bring with you, what you may want to get rid of or what you may want to store will be determined in part if this is a temporary or permanent move and, of course, the cost. Once you have made the decision of what you would like to bring, then you can start finding out about the cost.
The moving estimates you will receive will be as varied as the reasons for the move. Unfortunately, there is not a uniform standard used for quoting by international movers. Of course you will want to get the best price, and the best service. The best price should be the most realistic, competitive price in the market. If it sounds too good to be true; it probably is! The best service should be a reputable company that is properly licensed, answers your questions, is responsive to your needs and is someone you will be able to contact throughout the move.
A price may look lower but unless all companies are quoting for the same volume, and the same service you cannot really compare apples to apples as the saying goes.
For example:
If a company is quoting 300 CFT, door to door service, but the other company is quoting 300 CFT, door to port service, of course, the second quote will be lower. It’s the same volume but a different service.
If a company is quoting 300 CFT, door to door service, but the other company is quoting 450 CFT, door to door service, of course, the first quote will be lower. It’s a different volume but the same service.
You can only compare the cost if both companies are quoting the exact same volume with the same service. How do you determine the volume of your shipment? Volume is determined by measuring Length x Height x Width in feet.
Are all the companies quoting door to door or door to port service? What service do you need and / or want? Do you know the differences between the services?
Door to Door service means that your belongings are picked up at your home or storage facility in the U.S. and delivered into your home or storage facility in your destination country. Customs Clearance Services are included with Door to Door Service.
Door to Port Service means your belongings are picked up at your home or storage facility in the U.S and delivered to the port in your destination country. You will need to clear Customs and pick up your belongings and take them or arrange for someone to deliver them to you home on your own.
If you require a full container (FCL) for your belongings, is the international mover loading the container or are you? Do you know what is involved in loading a container? Did you know that there is usually a time limit to load the container and an hourly charge if you exceed the time limit? A container sits on a chassis that is four feet off of the ground. It doesn’t come with a ramp, or lift gate (like a moving van). Is this a task that you really want to undertake yourself?
Is packing included? Are the packing materials included? Make sure you understand the difference between packing and loading. Packing means putting your items in boxes and or wrapping / packing furniture. Loading means putting already packed items into the truck or container. Some international movers will tell you packing of the container is included in the price, and you automatically think packing your belongings is included. They are really stating that they will load the container, and they will charge you for any packing.
Some companies will tell you that packing services are included. You will naturally assume that packing is included – it says so correct? Often times what they don’t tell you is that the materials and labor will cost extra.
Select a company that is transparent in their offering.
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Armed with all the information provided here you are now in a better position to understand the terms used in the international moving process, and negotiate all the more better with your international movers.
The process of relocating to Australia is easy. Your part is to do the research, learn the rules and regulations on what and what not to bring and to plan.
The greatest benefit if using an international moving company is that you have access to tools that will help you determine the volume of your shipment, help you to decide if you want to pack yourself or have the shipment packed for you, what kind of insurance coverage is available, what to expect throughout the process and to help you find out if you have to pay duties and taxes on your shipment in your new destination country. We will concentrate on Customs Information in this article
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