How to Pack for Moving Abroad

How to Pack for Moving AbroadPacking for your international move doesn’t have to be difficult. You just need to take the time to decide what items you’ll be bringing to your new home country and then ensure that they’re safely packaged in boxes. For the first part, you’ll want to finalize the items that’ll be traveling with you by considering the size of your new residence, the climate of the new country, and the type of work you’ll be doing. You’ll also need to check with the country’s consulate or embassy in the United States if the new country prohibits any of your items from entering the country. There also may be a high cost to bringing certain items into the new country, which you may not want to pay. Any items that you won’t be packing can be sold to cover costs for the relocation or donated.

Once you know which items you will be taking on the trip with you, you’ll need to pack them. The first step is acquiring sturdy, corrugated boxes that can survive the trip overseas. You’ll then want to wrap items in bubble wrap or wrapping paper before placing them in the boxes. Once you place the items in the boxes, there will likely be empty space, which you can fill with newspapers and additional bubble wrap. It’s best to keep each box to about 50 pounds. After the box is packed, wrap it thoroughly with packing tape to ensure it remains shut tight, and then clearly label what’s inside the box, especially if it’s fragile.

To ensure that your items are definitely packed as safely as possible, you can hire a moving company to do the job. You’ll want to find a moving company that specializes in international relocations and has experienced and professionally trained moving crews that are only dedicated to completing moves abroad. Movers with this type of experience can usually relocate virtually any type of household item. Furthermore, finding a relocation company that guarantees its price quotes will also help protect you from hidden charges or extra fees.

With Atlantic Relocation Systems as your moving company, you can trust that your household items will be securely packaged, as well as safely shipped and unloaded at your new residence abroad. We employ and train highly skilled international moving crews, and with our decades of experience, you can trust that we’ll get the job done right. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and receive a guaranteed price quote for your move.