Shipping furniture abroad can be a costly procedure. A lot of people would prefer replacing their furniture as soon as they are in the new country as opposed to shipping it over. Expensive furniture could nevertheless be worth the shipping freight costs when you want to take it with you. Sometimes, pieces of furniture are irreplaceable such as family heirlooms and antiques.
Taking any furniture abroad should be considered only if you will be moving abroad for a number of years or even permanently. It is fairly easy to find accommodation that is furnished in most countries, and if the stay is only going to be one or two years it would make more sense to put your furniture into storage for that period.
Beds including king size beds are not always an option to take overseas, but sometimes a bed can be made out of a type of wood that could be expensive to replace in another country, or even custom made. It is important to get quotes from various international moving companies to find the best rates. Make sure that all the paperwork and shipping documents are properly completed with the chosen shipping company, as it would be a shame if something went wrong.
If the movers are a slightly more expensive it can be worth it for your peace of mind. The moving companies will let you know about any extra charges that might have to be paid. Duty, customs, terminal charges and also sales tax as well as insurance and shipping charges might need to be paid by you, so do look at the small print to avoid bad surprises!
The cheapest way for any item to be sent overseas will be by ship. Sea freight will generally be cheaper than air freight, sometimes twice as cheap. Furniture will be put into a sea container with other items. On arrival it could be handled several times. Therefore, even large items must be well packed in the crate to avoid any damage.
You can also look to share a container. If you find another person willing to share a shipping container to the same destination it could save a bit on expenses. Look into a 'group move' if your company is transferring your team abroad etc. If the entire shipping container is filled then the damage risk is lowered. Shipping can take about one to three months to reach an overseas destination. Some shipments are affected by delays and bad weather at ports and customs.
It is wise to get proper insurance when transporting furniture. The insurance must cover all the items and it must be door to door. If the person is utilising full pickup plus delivery then the items will be on the ship or plane and will be transported both to and from the ship or plane as well.
All the required paperwork must be completed before shipping. A custom broker can be hired to sort out all the needed documents to get the furniture shipped to the desired destination if you have already moved abroad for example. A bill of landing and entry manifest as well as customs declaration will need to be filled out. The furniture might have to be checked over before it is released.
Once you have made sure you have taken care of all the details you are good to go and all we can say is enjoy your new destination!
Taking any furniture abroad should be considered only if you will be moving abroad for a number of years or even permanently. It is fairly easy to find accommodation that is furnished in most countries, and if the stay is only going to be one or two years it would make more sense to put your furniture into storage for that period.
Beds including king size beds are not always an option to take overseas, but sometimes a bed can be made out of a type of wood that could be expensive to replace in another country, or even custom made. It is important to get quotes from various international moving companies to find the best rates. Make sure that all the paperwork and shipping documents are properly completed with the chosen shipping company, as it would be a shame if something went wrong.
If the movers are a slightly more expensive it can be worth it for your peace of mind. The moving companies will let you know about any extra charges that might have to be paid. Duty, customs, terminal charges and also sales tax as well as insurance and shipping charges might need to be paid by you, so do look at the small print to avoid bad surprises!
The cheapest way for any item to be sent overseas will be by ship. Sea freight will generally be cheaper than air freight, sometimes twice as cheap. Furniture will be put into a sea container with other items. On arrival it could be handled several times. Therefore, even large items must be well packed in the crate to avoid any damage.
You can also look to share a container. If you find another person willing to share a shipping container to the same destination it could save a bit on expenses. Look into a 'group move' if your company is transferring your team abroad etc. If the entire shipping container is filled then the damage risk is lowered. Shipping can take about one to three months to reach an overseas destination. Some shipments are affected by delays and bad weather at ports and customs.
It is wise to get proper insurance when transporting furniture. The insurance must cover all the items and it must be door to door. If the person is utilising full pickup plus delivery then the items will be on the ship or plane and will be transported both to and from the ship or plane as well.
All the required paperwork must be completed before shipping. A custom broker can be hired to sort out all the needed documents to get the furniture shipped to the desired destination if you have already moved abroad for example. A bill of landing and entry manifest as well as customs declaration will need to be filled out. The furniture might have to be checked over before it is released.
Once you have made sure you have taken care of all the details you are good to go and all we can say is enjoy your new destination!
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