APEX GLOBAL LOGISTICS (AGL): June 2019

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

BEST MOVING TIPS - FOR AN EASY MOVE..!!!

5 of the Best Moving Tips

1. Use Soft Goods to Pad Your Boxes

You can spend a lot of money on packing materials, but you end up just packing away perfectly good, soft items like blankets anyway. Why not use pillows, stuffed animals, towels, sheets, mattress pads, and other soft items to protect your breakable goods? You’ll likely still have to purchase packing material, but it will be much less.

2. Pack Within Items

The same thing goes for packing up items that could hold other things. For example, fill your luggage with heavier items that would be much easier to roll than life (think books!). You have to pack them both – why buy a box to do it?

3. Pack a First Night Box

Nothing is worse than trying to get to sleep after moving day if you don’t know where anything is. Forget trying to find your toothbrush, clean clothes, and pillow in the mess without planning ahead. Instead, pack a first night box with all the essentials.

4. Label Everything

Labeling is the most important thing. You may think that a quick jot of what room things came from will be enough when it comes to unpack. This isn’t the case. You’ll quickly forget exactly what is in each box within a few days. Label, label, label.

5. Invest in Good Packing Material

Don’t skimp on materials – invest in good cardboard boxes, packing tape, labels, and paper. Cheap boxes break, inexpensive tape splits, and before you know it – your valuables are broken all over the floor. It’s worth it to invest in good materials.

6. Use Color-Coding

Color-coding is exceptionally useful and valuable on moving day. Use different color labels for each room in the house. That way, the movers or friends and family who help will know at a glance which room each box belongs in.

7. Take a Deep Breath

It’s easy to get uptight on moving day. Nothing good comes from unnecessary stress, however. Take a deep breath, plan ahead, and go with the flow. Having a good sense of humor will lift your spirits if there are any issues.

8. Pre-Clean Your New Home

Think about it: When will your home be completely free of furniture, clothing, boxes, and clutter? Before moving day, of course! Take this time to clean your house from top to bottom, so that when you move in, you don’t unpack in a dirty house.

9. Don’t Forget the Shower Curtain

After a long day of moving, you’ll want to take a long, hot shower. If you forget a shower curtain and rod, you’ll be out of luck. Most people take shower curtains with them when they move – be sure you pick up a new one before moving day!

10. De-Clutter Beforehand

This is an important one: Don’t move things you never use, and never will use in the future. Just because you’ve had it forever doesn’t mean you should donate or toss an item if you’re never going to use it. De-cluttering will save you lots of time when it comes to packing, moving, and unpacking.

11. Keep Boxes Uniform

Investing in boxes will help with another aspect of moving: Keeping boxes uniform. This will make packing up the truck much easier!

12. Garbage Bags for Clothes

This tip works especially well if you’re only moving a short distance: Put a garbage bag around clothes hanging in your closet. Tighten them around the hangers at the top, and on moving day, all you have to do is put them in the truck.

13. Fuel Your Move

It takes a lot of energy to move. Fuel your move by having plenty of bottled water, snacks, and easy meals (think takeout or pizza) on-hand. You’ll feel much better if you’re not hangry!

14. Forward Mail

Don’t forget to forward your mail: Lost bills can add unnecessary headaches to your post-move unpacking and settling.

15. Hire a Good Moving Company

You can spend a lot of time packing carefully, but if hire a bad moving company that mishandles your belongings, you’ll end up with broken furniture and missing boxes. Don’t skimp on moving – hire someone who has the reviews and track record you want.

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Pre-move survey by consultation experts – why is it so crucial?

As you move your home, never forget the essence of a home survey by consultation experts

Planning to move your home? You might be relocating to the next lane or another part of the world, the challenges of moving a home remain taxing enough. That’s why it’s best to be prepared from before and take the help of moving experts, who understand the nuances of relocation.

And, when you relocate to a new country, it’s a different ballgame altogether. Not only it is expensive, but there are also other considerations, like volume or weight, distance or shipping lane, port charges, destination costs, insurance, and others, that go into making an international relocation successful.

Research

Online research is often the first step when you search for a complete relocation service provider. You can directly call the company or check their website for client reviews and testimonials. Instead of sending a consultant at home to discuss your needs, timing, special requirements and to view your items, there are some companies who will offer an estimate over the phone or online. So much easier, right? An online estimate is only what it is and can never substitute considered advice of a relocation consultant visiting your home to provide all the relevant information on what to expect during:

· Packing

· Transportation

· Delivery at the destination

The consultant will survey all your belongings to be transported and will advise on specialised packing for goods that require special care or attention. By virtue of a physical survey, the consultant is better equipped to calculate exact volumes to be transported and provide an accurate and detailed estimate.

Beware of phone or online international moving estimates. You’ll find that a few companies, either on the phone or online, will offer you the lowest cost just to hook you up and sign on the dotted line.

Be aware

If you are in the process of receiving quotes from companies who do not offer an in-person consultation or have not been to your home, it is prudent to go through the fine print on the International Moving estimates in detail to understand if it answers the following:

• What if volume or weight exceeds estimate? Do they charge extra?

• Are port charges included in the estimate?

• Is it a room-to-room service?

• Do they assist with customs clearance?

• Does the estimate include normal customs fees?

• Does the company manage their own insurance?

• Do they have their registered office in the destination country?

• Are they using an agent? Then, you need to research on them also.

With the advent and prevalence of digital technology, accepting estimates online seem an easier, comfortable and time-saving option. Though an online estimate can appear timesaving in the long run it may result in inaccurate costs and cost escalations due to the physical survey and consultation not being availed. Sometimes, the cost escalations can run up to as much as twice or three times the offer that was signed and your goods being held hostage until the bill is paid.

Your destination might be anywhere, but keep in mind that if your shipment is over the size of the contents of one bedroom, you should have a consultant visit you in-person in your home. But before finalising anything, read carefully the fine print and ask questions if anything is unclear. But remember if there is a difference between the quotations that companies offer, then there usually is a reason for it.

So, opt for a relocation partner that has both the experience and expertise to carry on with the most crucial relocation services.

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