{"id":8120,"date":"2024-01-23T11:34:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T11:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/?p=8120"},"modified":"2025-01-13T11:50:37","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T11:50:37","slug":"8-top-tips-for-shipping-overseas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/guides\/8-top-tips-for-shipping-overseas\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Top Tips for Shipping Your Belongings Overseas"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8120\" class=\"elementor elementor-8120\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bb6b29a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4bb6b29a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fb74cdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fb74cdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Moving abroad can be an exciting yet daunting experience. Last year, my family and I relocated from Dubai to Portugal, and one of the critical aspects of our move was finding a reliable international shipping company to transport our belongings safely. We chose\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Santa Fe Relocation<\/a>, a reputable shipping company that provided us with a seamless and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/letsmoveabroad.com\/how-to-pack-for-an-overseas-move\/\">stress-free moving experience<\/a>.<\/p><p>In this blog post, I\u2019ll share my top tips for shipping your belongings overseas and highlight how\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Santa Fe Relocation <\/a>made our move a success.<span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-832f0c1 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"832f0c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/contact-us\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Enquire with our team TODAY ><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1fa0bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1fa0bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis: 100%;\"><div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 has-custom-font-size is-style-fill\" style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 200; text-transform: uppercase;\"><b>1. Do Your Research and Get Recommendations<\/b><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><p>Research is your best friend when it comes to moving abroad. Start by reaching out to fellow expats and friends who have moved internationally; their first-hand experiences can be invaluable. Reputable moving companies, like <a href=\"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Santa Fe Relocation,<\/a>\u00a0will have a plethora of reviews that provide insights into their service quality and reliability.<\/p><p>Choose a partner you can trust. <a href=\"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Santa Fe\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0excellent customer service and transparency were some of the reasons we selected them for our move.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92ae7d5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"92ae7d5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e2a8e9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9e2a8e9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5026bae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5026bae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>2. Check Accreditations<\/strong><\/h3><p>FIDI, an independent global organization representing qualified professional international moving companies, is a crucial accreditation to look for. Choosing a FIDI-accredited company ensures that you\u2019re working with professionals who meet international standards in transporting, packing, and unpacking your belongings. It\u2019s also wise to check for other country-specific accreditations such as EuRA or LACMA, as well as certifications like Health &amp;amp; Safety Management and Data security.<\/p><p>Our experience with Santa Fe gave us confidence in their commitment to quality and safety, as they held several of these accreditations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaff6f4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aaff6f4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf95bc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bf95bc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image3-768x1024.jpeg\" class=\" attachment-large size-large wp-image-8121\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image3-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image3-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image3-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image3.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fca3e7d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fca3e7d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d33de15 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d33de15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Click here to download our Moving Checklist<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6ad2ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6ad2ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>3. Carefully Review the Estimated Costs<\/b><\/h3><p>When you receive quotes from different shipping companies, don\u2019t rush to choose the cheapest one. Instead, review the inclusions and exclusions in each quote thoroughly. Some companies may seem cheaper initially but could have hidden costs that will add up later. Ensure you understand the services and options offered and inquire about comprehensive insurance options.<\/p><p>Santa Fe provided us with a transparent quote covering all the essential aspects, sparing us of any unpleasant surprises. Clear communication and detailed quotes are key indicators of a trustworthy shipping company.<\/p><h4><b>Here\u2019s a quick overview of things to review in your shipping quotes:<\/b><\/h4><ul><li>What are the inclusions and exclusions in the quote?<\/li><li>What are the services and options stated in the quote?<\/li><li>Is there a comprehensive insurance option that includes mold &amp; mildew, electrical and mechanical derangement, and sets and pairs with no deductibles?<\/li><li>Are the prices clear, and do they answer your questions to clarify your quote?<\/li><\/ul><p>In general, there will be a lot of terms and abbreviations that might be confusing, so don\u2019t hesitate to ask any questions and get the representative to clarify any questions and doubts you might have.<\/p><h3><b>4. Don\u2019t Skip on Insurance<\/b><\/h3><p>Accidents can happen during an international move, even with a trusted shipping partner. It\u2019s therefore crucial to select appropriate insurance coverage. Here are some insurance-related tips:<\/p><ul><li>Understand what your insurance covers, including protection against loss, damage, electrical and mechanical derangements, and matching sets\/pairs.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Santa Fe<\/a>\u00a0offered a Shipment Protection Cover that gave us peace of mind.<\/li><li>Discuss storage insurance options with your shipping company if you need to store your items before shipping.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Santa Fe<\/a>\u00a0provided us with valuable advice about the risks associated with storage in a hot and humid climate, ensuring we had the proper measurements and insurance in place.<\/li><li>Create a detailed inventory of your belongings, complete with quantities and values. Photograph your items, especially if there\u2019s existing damage. With\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lets-Move-Abroad-all-guidebook\/dp\/9948045416?crid=1YITIH1DHBH6&amp;keywords=let%27s+move+abroad&amp;qid=1659156192&amp;sprefix=let%27s+move+abroa%2Caps%2C555&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=&amp;linkId=edb1683a32abc803bc5fada121ac93f8&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">my book, Let\u2019s Move Abroad<\/a>, you can access several digital tools, including an inventory template, to simplify this process.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a18165 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3a18165\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/moving-services\/shipment-protection\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Want to find out more?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0728911 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0728911\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4246120-1024x683.jpg\" class=\" attachment-large size-large wp-image-8151\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4246120-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4246120-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4246120-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4246120-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4246120-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e844731 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e844731\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ce942f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ce942f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aa535e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2aa535e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>6. Understand Customs<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Regulations and Documentation<\/b><\/h3><p>International moves involve crossing borders, which means dealing with customs regulations and documentation. A reputable shipping company should offer guidance on the necessary paperwork and compliance with customs requirements. Make sure to ask your potential shipping partner about their expertise in handling customs procedures.\u00a0<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Santa Fe<\/a>\u00a0provided us with valuable insights into the documentation required for our move and ensured a smooth customs clearance process, which saved us a lot of headaches.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cb38ff e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2cb38ff\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce74e91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ce74e91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image0-768x1024.jpeg\" class=\" attachment-large size-large wp-image-8127\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image0-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image0-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image0-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image0.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5d57ba e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e5d57ba\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a32117 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a32117\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>7. Evaluate Container and Shipping Options<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Different international moves may require various container and shipping options. Discuss the container sizes available and the most suitable option for your belongings with your chosen shipping company. Some companies offer full container loads (FCL) or shared container loads (LCL). Evaluate the cost and convenience of each option to determine what works best for your move. When we moved our belongings from Sydney to the Netherlands, we opted for a shared container, but when our little family of four moved from Dubai to Lisbon, the best option for us was a full container load.<\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Check for Additional Services<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Beyond the basic shipping services, inquire about any additional services the shipping company offers. Some companies may provide packing and unpacking assistance, storage solutions, and even pet transportation services. These supplementary services can make your move more convenient and less stressful, depending on your unique needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8881261 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8881261\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f0299f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f0299f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f864f8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f864f8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In summary, when it comes to hiring an international shipping company, thorough research, accreditation checks, cost evaluation, and insurance planning are essential steps.<\/p><p>With our latest move with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/personal.santaferelo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Santa Fe Relocation<\/a>, we had our best shipping experience to date and it demonstrates the importance of choosing a reliable partner. 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