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How I Saved 45% Off International Moving

On By International Shipping ExpertIn Container Shipping, International Moving, Ocean Shipping, Shipping Services

Looking to ship my luggage and furniture overseas, I had some time to do my research to find the right carrier and a fair price. I heard so many horror stories about international shippers losing packages and charging an arm and a leg to deliver the household goods.

Since all I had was time on my side, I submitted few moving rate quote requests through the websites I found on Google. The websites were professionally designed and easy to absorb your personal data but here is what I learned real fast:

  • Your Contact data is farmed out and sold to other movers. You will never know who will call you back. Anyone can buy your contact and move details for as low as $5.00 per lead.
  • Moving lead farms do not screen their vendors.
  • The Quotes are not guaranteed, there are tons of hidden fees. from fuel surcharges to delivery fees.
  • Most consolidators will sit on your shipment until the container is full, that can mean weeks of waiting.
  • The devil is in the details, some movers lack the knowledge to properly complete the Bill Of Lading.

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How To Chose The Best International Mover

Your next international mover should be a reputable and experienced business! Not just a fancy website. The company should be able to provide you with complete tracking of your shipment in form of a Bill Of Lading that can help you track your Household Goods Movement from start to finish.

We suggest you do a lot of research on the international moving company you choose and verify its ability to handle all of the details, as well as its ability to be a single source of contact for you. Request multiple quotes from licensed, professional companies that have proven experience handling moves to your international destination, and make sure to get all quotes in writing with a time table.

Best International Moving Carrier For Your Money

Always, research the company you hire to help you move overseas, use the BBB or the local business chambers to solicit feedback. In my case, I was happy to select Neighborhood Parcel to handle my move and here is why:

  1. A+ Rating with the Boston BBB
  2. AAA Rating with the Boston Business Chamber.
  3. Fully licensed and insured Mover.
  4. Full-service Mover: Packaging & Shipping services.
  5. Locally Owned and Operated Business.
  6. Not a data farm, they secure your contact details.
  7. Fast Response to Moving Quotes

International Moving to Germany

On By International Shipping ExpertIn Container Shipping, International Moving, Ocean Shipping, Shipping Services

Are you interested in moving to Germany?

Germany is a sought-after U.S expat destination. A large expat community adds to centuries of German history and culture, making this destination both uniquely German and familiar to expats from around the USA. Our Expats in Germany and Europe can enjoy unusually good schools and well-run and efficient infrastructure, public transportation and healthcare.

Germany is a beautiful country with a lot to offer both individuals and families. If you do make the decision to move here you will be beginning a fabulous journey which can at times be both exhilarating and nerve wracking.

Relocation services

Relocation service from Boston MA and the U.S can do pretty much everything you need to get done, from packing and international ocean shipping of your furniture to door delivery in Germany. We offer both Door to door service and door to port ocean shipping to Germany.

Moving to Germany, What To Expect

  • Decades of experience in International Moving service experience.
  • Thousands of satisfied customers.
  • Convenient assistance in Export Document preparation and Bill Of Lading.
  • The best carrier connections for your Relocation overseas.
  • The leading in international moving industry from the Boston MA area since 2006
  • Free consultation and preparation of your next move to Germany.
  • Competitive Pricing for Air and Ocean Cargo.

Our staff will help you package and ship all your household goods, furniture from Boston MA and get it deliver either to your port of choice in Germany or to your door steps. Getting started is easy, click or call (978)851-0199 Free Moving Quote

To the team of Neighborhood Parcel, I write to say BIG thanks for making my migration to Germany easy and affordable. Your company did everything you promised and I appreciate the extra attention to packaging details, my German customs did not question my paperwork and the move to my apartment in Berlin was great thanks to you! Mike Wolf Berlin Germany

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International Shipping Guide

On By International Shipping ExpertIn Container Shipping, Ocean Shipping, Shipping Services

Shipping internationally from Boston MA or Lowell MA can be very confusing with the many forms, foreign addresses, and different courier services available. In addition to the confusion, worrying about lost, stolen or damaged packages might make you think twice about sending an expensive item overseas. However, you can do several things to ensure your package arrives safely to its destination. Leaving this complex task to the expectations can be your first step, Neighborhood Parcel with its decades of service in the international shipping and packaging industry can make your next shipment simple and affordable.

Boston Packaging Services

During the international shipping process, packages are handled, loaded and unloaded many times. This is why you should carefully consider how you will protect your shipment. Use sturdy, undamaged cardboard box as your container. Holes or tears in boxes can become bigger as they are handled multiple times. Use approved shipping tape, which is typically made of strong, clear plastic and adhesive. Do not use masking tape, which tears easily and is meant to be used while painting, not for shipping packages. Some couriers, such as UPS, will not accept packages wrapped in masking tape.

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For the interior, consider using bubble wrap, which is reusable and recyclable. Wrap the items well to protect them — and not just from damage. Despite measures by governments to protect packages, theft can happen. Some nations require that all packages be opened to verify their contents, and dishonest workers occasionally take advantage. By wrapping the item well in bubble wrap and tape, you have a better chance at thwarting thieves who must work quickly to take what they want. For professional packaging service, you can rely on Neighborhood Parcel to do all your packaging and shipping services.

Addresses and International Customs

The forms you use for international shipping are extremely important. Ensure that the destination address is correct. If you are sending to a country where English is not widely spoken, such as China, include the foreign language address alongside the English address to assist the foreign courier service that will be handling your package once it arrives to port. Many international customs officials are wary of packages without return addresses, so don’t forget yours. Our Neighborhood Parcel consultants will help our clients complete all export documents correctly and at no additional charge.

In addition to the destination address, customs forms such as Certificate Of Origin and Commercial invoice are typically required. These forms will ask for addresses, the names of the shipper and recipient, an item list and an estimated cost of the items you are shipping. Depending on the total cost, additional customs fees may be required. Without customs forms, the recipient nation reserves the right to hold your package indefinitely.

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Boston Shipping Couriers

Many companies ship internationally; however we prefer to use FedEx, UPS,  DHL and the U.S. Postal Service. Not every courier will be able to deliver to your destination address, so it is important that you check with us to see if they ship to your desired area. FedEx and DHL run their shipping service similar to how it is run in the U.S. You ship with the same company that delivers the package. But DHL and the U.S. Postal Service, especially the latter, often work with the foreign postal service to deliver the package. For shipments to rural locations, using the area’s local postal service is usually better than using a foreign shipping company like FedEx or DHL.

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Ship Barrels To Africa

On By International Shipping ExpertIn Container Shipping, Ocean Shipping

Barrel Shipping To Africa

Shipping Barrels or Fiber Drums to Africa can save you time and money, these barrels are made of strong fiber and can be secured with strong lid to protect the contents of your shipments. Ocean shipping of these drums and barrels to Africa can save you up to 70% OFF DHL and FedEx Rates. This is the most affordable way to ship barrels to Africa and save.

Barrel Packaging

Fiber drums come in 55, 20 Gallon capacity, the drums are easy to transport and will be correctly labeled for shipment.

20 Gallon Drums has a capacity of 300 LBs. It weights 10 Lbs empty.

55 Gallons Drums has a capacity of 400 LBs and weight 17 Lbs empty.

Ship Barrels To Africa

This is the most cost effective way to ship Household items, Clothes, electronics to Africa, cost savings from 60 to 75% and transit time ranges between 4 and 5 weeks.

With ocean shipping, customers pay for the cubic space and not necessary the weight. So you can load these barrels all the way with clothes and household items to maximize your savings. We have included these price listing to give you an idea on cost to ship barrels to Africa, cost excludes Customs Duty Taxes and Broker fees. Based on One Cubic Meter (1CBM = 3 x 55 Gallon Drums)

  • Nigeria, Lagos ($750.00 1st CBM $600.00 each additional)
  • Kenya, Mombasa ($750.00 1st CBM $600.00 each additional)
  • Cameroon, Douala ($750.00 1st CBM $600.00 each additional)
  • Morocco, Casablanca ($750.00 1st CBM $350.00 each additional)
  • Ivory Coast, Abidjan ($750.00 1st CBM $600.00 each additional)
  • Ghana, Tema ($750.00 1st CBM $600.00 each additional)
  • (CBM = Cubic Meter)

To get started and request an International Shipping Quote: (978)851-0199

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International Shipping Containers

On By International Shipping ExpertIn Container Shipping, International Moving, Ocean Shipping, Packaging Service, Shipping Services

Freight Containers Specification

Besides commonly used 20’STD, 40’STD and 40’HC ocean freight containers, there are numerous of other types of sea containers including 45′ High Cube, Open Tops and Flat Racks sizes of 20′ and 40′ etc. However, as a rule, these types of sea freight containers are subject to equipment availability from Steam Ship Lines (or direct carriers or International Transportation Companies). In certain circumstances, it can be limited. Then, if you ship a regular cargo by sea, we suggest planning your sea freight shipment by using one of these three types of Ocean freight containers below.

20′ Standard Sea Freight Container

  • Interior Dimensions (L x W x H): 5.919 m x 2.340 m x 2.380 m (19′-5” x 7′-8” x 7′-9′ 1/2”)
  • Door Opening (W x H): 2.286 m x 2.278 m (7′-6″ x 7′-5 1/2″)
  • Tare Weight: 1,900 kg (4,189 lbs)
  • Cubic Capacity: 33.0 cbm (1,165 cubic ft)
  • Payload* :22,100 kg (48,721 lbs)

40′ Standard Sea Freight Container

  • Interior Dimensions (L x W x H): 12.051 m x 2.340 m x 2.380 m (39′-6 1/2”x 7′-8” x 7′-9 1/2”)
  • Door Opening (W x H): 2.286 m x 2.278 m (7′-6″ x 7’-5 1/2″)
  • Tare Weight: 3,084 kg (6,799 lbs)
  • Cubic Capacity: 67.3 cbm (2,377 cubic ft)
  • Payload*: 27,397 kg (60,401 lbs)

40′ High Cube Ocean Freight Container

  • Interior Dimensions (L x W x H): 12.056 m x 2.347 m x 2.684 m (39′-6 1/2” x 7′-8 1/4”x 8′-9 1/2”
  • Door Opening (W x H): 2.340 m x 2.585 m (7′-8″ x 8′-5 3/4″)
  • Tare Weight: 2,900 kg (6,393 lbs)
  • Cubic Capacity: 76.0 cbm (2,684 cubic ft)
  • Payload*: 29,600 kg (65,256 lbs)

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FCL is an abbreviation for “Full Container Load” for Import and Export cargo to and from the USA. This term is commonly used to describe an Ocean freight service that is designed for ocean freight shipments of cargo where shipper has exclusive use of sea freight container. Usually, the containers are loaded by propositional international movers and sealed at the shipper’s facility. Then it transported by ocean, rail and/or truck directly to the point of final destination.

Shipping Terms:

Port to Port:

The economic solutions for International shippers looking to save money on their international move. If you are a college student or just someone who looking to save money this may be the best solution for you, with receiving terminals in all major cities you can drop your shipment off at the nearest warehouse or port facility and pick it up from the port or terminal of your destination. This is the most economical way to ship your goods overseas. The customer is responsible for any duty taxes, broker & storage fees.

Door to Port or Terminal:

This service is for the customers that are not near a local terminal or does not have means of transportation to deliver their shipment to the nearest warehouse. We will arrange pickup of your household goods at your residents and transport them to our consolidation warehouse in Tewksbury MA, Boston Warehouse or port of exit. We offer a basic freight pick up for self-pack customers as well as full packing and loading services if needed. The shipment will go to the nearest port of destination where the shipper would arrange for their own pickup and customs clearance of their cargo. Please make sure to give us enough advance notice to arrange for a door pick up.  For a free quote, visit us here

Warehouse to Door:

This service is for the customer that is near a local terminal that would like to save money on the moving or trucking charges but would like to have the shipment delivered to their door at the destination. The shipper would need to drop off the boxes at the warehouse and we will handle the door delivery, offloading, customs clearance and removal of debris. Customer will be contacted by the broker to clear shipment and pay any taxes or fees prior to delivery to their destination.

Door to Door:

International Door to Door service is designed for busy people that what to leave the shipping to the professionals. We specialize in the export packing and shipping of household goods and personal effects, automobiles, boats and general cargo. We handle customs clearance of all cargo as well as door delivery and offloading worldwide.

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