Local Move

Any move that is within the city or region you already live in can be termed as a local move. The short distance to be covered, nevertheless, demands the services of a moving company. Intra-state moving companies are supervised and licensed by the State Department of Transportation (DOT) and listed with the Better Business Bureau for easy verification of the quality of services and track records. Local moves, like any other, are rated on the basis of the distance to be covered, the weight and volume of goods to be transported and the services opted for.

A local move could take hours or a day or two, depending on the distance to be covered and the volume of goods. Usually, a move handled solely by the moving company, where they take care of everything from inventory listing and packing, to offloading and unpacking is quicker and more organized. The methodical and professional approach not only helps in faster transportation of goods, but the goods are also insured and this allows the home owner to address the loss or damage of any of the items on the inventory.

• Local movers and packers offer extra services like:
• The use of special boxes for transporting delicate items
• Special packing material like bubble wrap and tissue wrap
• Sheets to cover furniture
• Tape to secure packing
• Re-setting up the new home or office

It hardly matters if the move involves the transportation of home or office furniture and fixtures, local moving companies are equipped to take care of each option. Insurance is mandatory by law and offered on all the articles that the moving company is responsible for. The other option is the Basic Carrier Liability, where the moving company is liable for up to 30 cents or 60 cents per pound, as decided upon pre-move. The local moving companies network and offer every move the best equipment in the industry for a smooth relocation

Long Distance Move

Relocation's that are usually inter-state or region are referred to as long distance moves. There are special state and interstate licensed movers and packers who take care of the special requirements of such moves. In long distance moves too, the cost factor is influenced by the distance to be covered, the weight and volume of goods to be transported and the services opted for. In such moves, it important to check on whether the moving company is insured or not and whether the goods tracking facility is available. Long distance movers are licensed by the Department of Transportation and listed with the Better Business Bureau.

Long distance movers are equipped to take care of special requirements such as:

• different sized cartons and boxes to protect household and office equipment
• specially insulated boxes for electrical equipment
• special transportation facilities for the pet or car
• wrapping material and tape to eliminate breakage
• dollies for lifting valuable and heavy cargo
• storage pods for items that are not to be moved immediately

Corporate relocation / Commercial move

In the case of long distance moves, the basic insurance coverage is $.60 per pound, by law.The insurance coverage could also be opted for on each and every item listed on the inventory, during the pre-packing inspection organized by the moving company. The long distance movers are also equipped to handle narrow alley movements and movements in the absence of elevators. They offer additional help in the form of maps and resetting up the new home or office. The package deals offered by them are worth consideration and save you precious time and effort to take care of other important things.

They do charge for special ‘extra’ services, but the investment is worth every cent. The long distance moving companies are run by thorough professionals who have years of experience in the industry and know the various relocation requirements well.

The relocation of an office or business premises is referred to as a corporate relocation or commercial move. Such a move involves a lot of consideration is more demanding than a residential move. The relocation of a business is influenced by a number of internal and external factors and once the decision to move is made, the quality of the move plays a major role is how well the business is able to kick start at the new location, without losing out on too much. There are special moving companies that handle corporate relocation or commercial moves and are proficient in handling methodical and timely relocation of business premises.

Unlike a residential move, where the family takes time out to set things up again, a corporate relocation or commercial move cannot afford loss of time that warps business. The relocation of an established business needs to be made quickly and efficiently, to eliminate unnecessary and costly business interruptions. The relocation is expected to be one that does not disturb core operations and yet, is a concrete move to a distant location. The moving companies that handle corporate relocation or commercial moves offer special services such as:

• inventory listing days in advance to the actual move and discussion on insurance and cost well in advance
• designing of deadlines and the checklists for people in charge of the move
• efficient and timely addressing of the documentation involved in the commercial move
• storage pods for things – furniture and fixtures that need not be moved immediately
• ensuring that all required licenses and permits at the new location are kept handy and copies given to the business executives
• tracking of the consignment, by the minute
• special dollies for the lifting, loading and offloading of heavy equipment
• planning and coordination with in house executives to save time, money and eliminate frustration

A corporate relocation or commercial move involves the relocation of employees and their personal possessions and the moving companies that handle such moves ensure that every stage of the relocation is carried out methodically and supervised by professional in-house and on-road staff. They are sensitive to the challenges that a group/business move brings and implement a whole pre-designed relocation program to ensure the successful transition to the new destination. The preparatory stage of a corporate relocation involves free consultation on policies and requirements for a smooth move.

International Move/Relocation

Relocation to another country and across continents is referred to as an international relocation or international move. There are certain moving companies that are dedicated to international relocation and are capable of moving your belongings anywhere across the globe.

Any relocation is stressful, but moving to another country can be extremely difficult because of the distance to be covered and most of all because of the apprehension of having to deal with a whole new culture and neighborhood – nothing familiar. The moving companies that handle international relocation offer services that make the move less stressful. The time constraint that an international relocation brings along is taken care of by:

• services of forwarders and agents who make your goods clear customs barriers without any issues
• tracking of the goods by the hour
• maintenance of relevant documentation and licenses to avoid delays or rough handling of consignment
• sensitive relocation of the pet, pets or car
• access to storage pods to house items that could be moved at a later date
• services by professional in house and on road crew
• special packing for clothing, electrical equipment and heavy and fragile articles

The moving companies that handle international relocation offer transportation of the goods in two ways.

The Less than Container Load (LCL) is an option where the shipment that is not large enough to fill a standard cargo container is consolidated with another shipper’s goods within the same shipping container.

The other option is the Full Container Load (FCL), where the shipment that occupies a full container can be negotiated for the lowest possible rate. Most of the moving companies that handle international relocation offer services broadly categorized into door-to-port and door-to-door. In the former, the mover is responsible for packing of the goods, wrapping all the furniture and fixtures, moving them to the carrier’s loading facility and packing them within a shipping container.

The moving company prepares all of the necessary documents and releases the shipment at the port entry. In the second option, the door-to-door service, the moving company is responsible for the packing of the goods, wrapping of all furniture and fixtures, moving them to the carrier’s loading facility, packing the shipping container, preparing the necessary documents, customs clearance at the destination, in-home delivery and finally, unpacking.

The moving companies that handle international relocation help you to plan well in advance and learn as much as you can about the new country via maps and regional details. Their services are designed to de-stress you and give you more time on hand to take care of other important issues such as school admissions, transfer of utility services and even banking. They are well versed with the laws applicable in the different countries and support the move with dedicated services.

Last Minute Move

Any last minute and unscheduled move is referred to as a last minute move or relocation. The service request is usually made by the home or office owner weeks or days prior to the intended move and this leaves little or no time for comparison shopping for the best relocation service providers.

The requirement for quick service usually costs more and makes the move more stressful. However, there are relocation companies that cater to the needs for last minute moves.

It is very important, irrespective of the time on hand, to get at least three or four quotes from different companies and then make the final choice. The estimates should be given only after the inspection of the goods and the inventory listing and the insurance coverage options are explained. It hardly matters if the move is local, inter or intra state or an international one,

it is essential to ensure that the cost of the move is calculated strictly on the basis of distance to be covered, the weight and volume of goods to be transported and the services opted for. It is also important to understand that the cheapest option available may not necessarily the best.