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24th of November, 2015
In: Expats, International Moving, Moving, Moving Services, Moving Tips, Relocation

Top 10 International Shipping Tips to be Thankful for

Now that you have confirmed your move abroad, it’s time to start planning how to relocate your entire life across the ocean in the most efficient way possible. It’s not just a matter of getting the family (and possibly the family pet) on a plane with their luggage, but your entire household, and maybe even your car, needs to be moved. With Thanksgiving coming up, we will give you 10 international moving tips that you can truly be thankful for: 1: The shipping company Moving the entirety of your belongings overseas requires more than just a couple of suitcases – you will most likely need to ship many of your things either by sea or by air. When searching for ...

Free to a good home: How to donate your unwanted belongings

While it’s true your “junk” may be someone’s “treasure,” how do you decide what to donate and to whom? Depending on your community, the answers to those questions may vary. There are places that will take anything, in any condition; however nowadays, most charities have some basic rules to prevent an inundation of, well… junk. Follow these handy guidelines to help you thin out your belongings and to be sure they are on their way to good homes. Be Ruthless After all, you are moving; do you really want to pay for the privilege of packing it, shipping it, and unpacking it, only to relegate it to a corner in your new attic? Heirlooms, antiques, and family treasures aside, if ...

7 Things NOT to take in container shipments

Shipping containers is a great choice for a move, but be sure not to pack any of these items to keep the process as seamless as possible. Container shipping is a convenient, safe way to get your entire household moved from point A to point B, but there are certain items you should never include in a shipment. Some are common sense, and some may surprise you, but all need to be left out of your shipping container. There are many international container shipping companies and not all of them are going to advise you about what you should not pack. 1. Live animals or plants Live animals of any kind are absolutely prohibited from inclusion in international container ...

Packing for Wine Lovers

Extra precautions are necessary when packing a wine lover’s collection Valued collections of any kind can be some of the trickiest items to pack when moving near or far, and a wine lover’s collection is no exception. In fact, because wine can be temperamental and very expensive, extra care must be taken to ensure it will arrive to your new home safely. Create an inventory If you have a very extensive wine collection, start with an inventory of the bottles you currently have. You may wish to keep this detailed list in a paper notebook or in an app on your phone or tablet, but be sure that it’s in a place that is readily accessible to you during all ...

20th of January, 2015
In: Expats, Moving, Moving Services, Relocation

Preparing for an International Move: Moving Checklist

International moves are much easier with some planning and a helpful checklist Making a move internationally is a big life change, and without the proper checklists, it’s easy to forget important items or tasks. Make sure you’ve got everything accomplished by preparing ahead of time using checklists as a guide. Before Moving Day  Downsize your belongings Get rid of as much as you comfortably can if you’re planning to take your household with you. For example, you probably won’t need to take along large appliances, and those can be sold for some extra money before you go. Consider holding a garage sale to help you lessen your load and earn some money at the same time.  Get documents ...

Don’t Forget! Useful Checklists for Container Shipping

By using a checklist and container shipping services, you’ll be well prepared for your move to your new home When you’re preparing to make a big move overseas, container shipping is the way to go. Creating a useful checklist will help you to make sure that you’ve got everything covered before you start the process. Once you know what you’re taking with you overseas and have pared down your belongings with a garage sale, it’s time to look at how you’ll get the rest of your important items to your new home. NY International Shipping has got you covered with our container shipping services. Offering the most competitive rates you can find, NY International Shipping will pack your goods and ...

10th of October, 2014
In: Moving, Moving Services

The art of shipping a classic boat trans-Atlantic – What you need to know

An overseas move or long-term relocation can be a daunting undertaking – especially if you choose to move your classic boat overseas as well. However, when you don’t have the time or the inclination to actually sail your boat or have someone sail it for you across the Atlantic, an international boat freighting service will do the job of arranging for your classic boat’s safe passage. The most economical way to ship your boat is as freight aboard a larger vessel such as a container ship or some other type of cargo ship. Even larger yachts can be shipped as sea freight between ports with the right amount of preparation and planning. If you’ve never shipped a boat before, you ...

21st of February, 2014
In: Expats, Moving Services

MyRA Savings Accounts Explained

MyRA Savings Accounts Explained – No Downside, but Limited Benefit for Expats In this year’s State of the Union address, President Obama announced that he would sign an executive order that creates the MyRA savings program. The main aim of the program is to offer retirement accounts for employees who work for companies that don’t offer a retirement savings vehicle. MyRA accounts will be backed by something similar to a savings bond, and account holders will be guaranteed that they will pay no fees and that the value of their account will not decrease below their principle. MyRA Criteria – Expats Take Note With as little as $25 to begin, and contributions as little as $5, anybody who meets the ...

21st of March, 2013
In: Moving Services

Shipping a Piano Overseas

When you want to ship a piano, you are looking for international piano movers that are going to take good care of your baby (grand). Not everyone knows how to ship a piano for piano shipping is a skill that requires considerable care and diligence. NY International Shipping has considerable experience shipping pianos overseas. Feel free to contact us with any piano-related questions you may have. We’d love to make your piano move to/from New York as seamless and stress-free as possible. We have a free estimate form that allows you to calculate the cost. Transporting your items from one country to another can be a difficult and time consuming task. One of the most difficult items to ship can ...

How to Strengthen Your Corporate Relocation Program

Since the advent of globalization, more and more companies are giving global assignments to select employees with the goal of developing their company overseas, filling functional needs, or training the employee for upper management duties. Face-to-face contact with competitors as well as with clients is considered a key to success in today’s economy, hence corporate relocations are becoming more frequent, both on a short-term and project-based basis. As a result, many companies are faced with the challenge moving essential staff from one city or country to another, between states and over the border. The challenge for employers is to ensure that your employees and their families settle quickly, happily, and effectively into their new locale. Whether it’s finding the right ...

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