Along with documents, packing carefully is most likely the most important aspect of an overseas transfer.
Once on board, you will be traveling for many days, vulnerable to unexpected movements, variations in temperature, pressure, humidity, and so on… So packing and packing correctly will considerably limit the danger of damage and damage.
There are several excellent practices that you can (and should) follow if you want to ensure that your move gets to its destination safely and sound, from utilizing boxes made of fresh, sturdy, and robust materials to packing with protective and insulating materials that prevent dampness.
We recommend that you carefully read our help center article on how to correctly pack and pack an overseas relocation for additional details.
It is critical that you remember that you are responsible for packing and packing your move carefully. Icontainers provides extra furniture disassembly and packing services, but you must contract for them individually.
If you want to add this sort of service to your move for further protection, you may do so after you finalize the specifics of your appointment with your moving companies Denver.
Load your belongings inside the container.
Before the container truck arrives at your residence, double-check that the measures of your street enable the truck to enter and see if you need to get a parking permit. Typically, these permissions are obtained through the local police or town hall.
On the day of the transfer, the carrier will park at your front door and place the container so that you may load it. Keep in mind that the container will be elevated to a height of 1.20 meters, necessitating the use of specialist instruments such as a lifting crane. If you do not have these tools, notify your freight forwarder as soon as possible.
You’ll have two hours to load, but don’t worry, as long as your move is well-packed and you’ve been proactive with the appropriate equipment, this should be plenty of time. If you believe that you will want additional time or assistance loading, you should notify your freight forwarder as soon as possible.
Tips for securely loading a move-in container
Loading the container poorly, like packing, might result in harm to your move, therefore follow these guidelines:
Distributes the weight equally throughout the container: This involves dispersing the various parts evenly over the container’s length, breadth, and height. Consider not just the surface but also the weight. For instance, you should not allow your possessions to be piled high in certain portions of the container while barely covering the floor in others.
Fill up the empty areas with filler materials if the pieces of your move do not cover the complete surface of the container.
- Heavy goods should not be stacked on top of lighter ones.
- Wet goods should not be placed on top of dry ones.
- When it comes to moving the most fragile furniture or items, consider what materials should surround them to reduce the danger of harm if there is friction or movement.
- When straps are required, use them to guarantee that an item does not move from its position within the container.
Load a vehicle inside the container.
Remember that, as previously stated, the container will be 1.20 meters above the ground, thus a ramp or crane will be required to transfer a vehicle into it. Notify your freight forwarder if you do not have it and need the carrier to carry it.
Before putting the automobile into the container, you must prepare it in the following ways:
- The battery must be unplugged, and the tank must be entirely empty.
- It is essential that the vehicle be well cleaned both inside and out in order to pass customs clearance swiftly.
- Take any personal goods out of the vehicle and leave the documents outside in case you need it at any stage throughout the cleaning procedure.
- When you’re ready to load the automobile, consider using wooden blocks or special chocks to stop the wheels and prevent movement within the container.
- To avoid potential damage, fold the side mirrors.
Slings should be used to secure the carload in the container. Slings are man ropes that can be purchased at any hardware shop and will secure the car within the container.
