Any moving process is usually a stressful event for people who make the decision to move their belongings to a new location. From the beginning with the completion of the legal formalities, during the selection of the belongings to be transported, the packing and, finally, the verification of the inventory at the destination, there are aspects to consider when carrying out any type of move.

Even so, moving goods from one country to another requires more attention and rigorous planning to guide the actions to a satisfactory conclusion. Beyond the obvious recommendations of studying the culture, traditions and idiosyncrasies of the destination country, there are important variables that must be taken into account when making decisions in any international moving process.

You will probably have some concerns about the handling and protection of the goods; the time it takes to move your belongings; documentation and permits for the transport of objects in both the country of origin and the country of destination; insurance; guarantees of receiving your belongings in the new country, and some others that may arise during the process. For this, the first advice is always to contact a moving and logistics company that offers solutions in all the stages of an international move.

Although there is a belief that all these sets of actions tend to be costly, if you look at the number of steps that need to be taken to make the move go smoothly, you will realise that it is not as costly as it seems.

Why? Here are some aspects that reflect the points necessary for international removals.

It is necessary, as mentioned above, to carry out the legal procedures for personal documents and apostilles (if applicable) for recognition in the destination country. It is a process that usually takes time and we know that time is money. So why not leave it in the hands of experts?

Make an exhaustive inventory of the goods that are in the property and make a distinction between what you are going to transport and what you are going to leave behind. Later on, we will give you another tip on what you can do with those goods that you do not want to take with you.

The packaging required to protect the belongings to be carried must be specialised. From kitchen implements, crockery, electronic equipment, furniture, beds, clothing, books, records, musical instruments, pieces of art, all must have a specialised packing material that guarantees their integrity throughout the move. In this way, the risk of diminishing their value in the event of a mishap is minimised. But if, in addition, the company offers additional insurance for high-value items, this is a compelling reason to hire its services.

It would also seem obvious to say that all goods that are moved across borders, by land, sea or air, go through a customs process that must necessarily be handled by experts in the area. For this, it is vital to have specialised advice throughout the process.

The time the goods remain before and after the customs clearance process, they must be kept in secure warehouses for their protection.

Backing up your goods with insurance may seem like a recommendation, but it turns out to be a necessity. It is always better to insure the entire load.

These steps are necessary to carry out an effective international move; it seems a difficult process to carry out without the advice and accompaniment of a company that offers comprehensive moving solutions... Yes, it is indeed difficult.

That is why at Clover Removals we offer services that cover all the requirements needed to move personal and corporate goods across borders, from the point of origin to the point of destination. We take care of all the personal legal formalities; specialised packing; storage and safeguarding of goods at ports and airports; sea and air transfers; customs formalities; as well as the new Garage Sale service, to speed up the sale of those goods that you do not wish to take to your destination, you name the price and we take care of finding buyers.