International Moves

If you're moving to another continent, it's very likely that your goods will be packed in to a 'shipping container', and journey by sea shipment. These containers are large steel boxes ,either 20 or 40 feet in length. They can hold the contents of a complete household. For smaller shipments of house hold and personal effects are consolidated with other shipments to the same destination, this is know as 'groupage' or 'part load'

Preparing for your relocation

Advanced preparation is a most important aspect of a successful international move. you should, at the earliest, opportunity begin to discuss with us details of your move. Reads Removals have the relevant experience , and appropriate links with agents abroad to ensure your relocation goes smoothly.

Packing

The cost of your oversea's move is calculated on the volume used in a shipping container, with this in mind we would recommend that you focus on what to take, leaving the actual packing to us, all items will be 'export packed' carefully and securely for the rigors of a long distance overseas journey.

Insurance

Reads Removals offer 'Marine Insurance' to protect your goods whilst in transit, this is arranged by an insurance provider specialising in this field. In general you should what it would cost to replace all your goods in the country of destination. A good source of information will be the local press in that country especially with regard to high value items such as motor vehicles.