Moving Berlin to London: Packing Rules + Customs Clearance Steps

It seems easy to be able to move from Berlin to London on a map but the logistics require much more planning now because household goods cross an international customs border. Even though you will still call the UK your home, your furniture, personal effects, kitchen items, electronics and book cases with the packed boxes […]

NYC ↔ London Moving Cost: Shared Container vs Full Container

Transporting from New York City to London can be exhilarating, but the cost of doing so varies widely based on how much you ship and the means by which you do it. For most households, the big question is a simple one: whether to go for shared and pay only for what you use or […]

Montreal → New York: Shipping Boxes vs Shared Container

Moving from Montreal to New York sounds simple on paper. Then again, it is not an overseas relocation. But just once you start sorting clothes, books, kitchenware, work files and some delicate items perhaps for all of you, the key question arrives quickly: — should you ship boxes only? Or do you reserve a room […]

Canada → USA electronics & appliances: what customs checks

Charleston to Felixstowe International Moving Guide

One thing people often ask if they are planning for a household move from Canada into the United States is simple: “Will Customs open my electronics and appliances?” In a lot of moves, the answer is sometimes yes. Of course not every box gets opened. Nonetheless, U.S. Customs and Border Protection can check shipments, inspect […]