More help with shipping

Hello!

I hope life is treating you well.

Temperatures continue to rise here in Cyprus; I’m in and out of our swimming pool several times a day now, just trying to keep cool! The water in the pool is currently 32 degrees, it’s like a bath.

I’ve had quite a few emails this week asking more questions about shipping, so I’ll carry on with some more help.

Right. After you have found a few companies you feel happy with, the next step is to get their surveyor round to give you a quote.

The surveyor needs to know what you are taking and what you are leaving, so think carefully about this before they arrive.

There are usually several different options for your move overseas:

Deep-sea shipping is the most cost effective transport method especially for bulky items like furniture and vehicles.

Groupage is extremely economical and the cheapest way to ship. It’s ideal if you don’t have enough goods to fill a container, so you simply share space with others who are going to your destination.

Full containers mean that you have sole use of a container that can be sealed and loaded at your home. This gives a fast, direct service.

Airfreight is the fastest method but the most expensive. It’s perfect if you can’t wait for important items to arrive.

Then of course, there are also several options for packing.

I would strongly advise you not to pack your own goods for shipping. You are not the expert. It’s different if you are moving within the country where you live - but remember a crane is loading your container onto a ship and if everything isn’t packed just so, goods have a far higher chance of getting damaged. Also, sometimes you cannot obtain marine insurance (I’ll talk about that later) if you pack your own goods.

I discovered that some removal companies have quite amazing services now. You can take out five-star packages, where you don’t lift a finger.

Sounds like heaven, doesn’t it, just being responsible for making the tea and keeping out of the way! Some companies even provide a handyman on the day - and even cleaners. This type of package isn’t cheap, but is by far the easiest way to move.

Well, that’s it for now – I’m overheating again and need to jump in the pool to cool off!

See you next week.

Best wishes as always

Jackie
http://www.cyprusbuyingguide.com