Moving Guides: International

Packing for Export

Moving to a foreign country is one of the most exciting decisions you'll ever make. When you move, you create a whole new lifestyle for you and your family. You open up a world of new cultures. And you discover the wonders of a new environment. Considering all of those changes, it's important to surround yourself with familiar things from home, as they can help make adapting to your new community easier.

Whether you plan to ship your entire household or just a few personal items, LTV Relocation Services understands how important it is to you that your belongings arrive in a timely manner and in the same condition in which they left. That's why we invest in the people and technology that make a difference to you.

Packing, Padding and Protecting Your Shipment

When it comes to protecting your shipment LTV Relocation Services' level of professionalism is unmatched. The first step in protecting your shipment for the trip is its proper packing.

All packing materials and cartons will be new. All china, glass and crystal will be individually wrapped prior to packing. Cartons will be taped across top, bottom and all sides. All rugs and carpets will be rolled and wrapped. Customer's name, room and contents will be marked on each carton

All items which are not suitable for packing will be padded for transport. These items include furniture items, large bulky pieces and large appliances. These items are paper padded as a standard and where items require additional protection the use of double wrapping and crating is involved. Proper padding requires the following steps:

• All furniture will be dismantled, if appropriate all hardware (nuts and bolts) will be placed in plastic bags before being put in the master hardware box.
• All furniture will be wrapped in a minimum 3-ply paper pad. Corner pads will be used to provide additional protection.
• All paper pad seams will be sealed using export vinyl tape. Skeleton or full crates will be used on awkward or fragile pieces.

Shipping Containers for Every Application

When it comes to shipping your possessions overseas, you can feel confident knowing that they'll be carefully containerized for export. (Note: Depending on your individual circumstances, your shipment may be loaded into containers at your residence or at our warehouse.) Based on the size of your shipment, its handling requirements and destination, there are several types of containers and shipping methods that may be utilized. Rest assured, all of them are designed to maximize cost-efficiency and protection.

They include:

• Air Shipments - are loaded into wooden or corrugated containers.
• Small Ocean Shipments - are loaded into waterproofed wooden crates.
• Large Ocean Shipments - are loaded into steel steamship containers.

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