Many countries around the world are cautiously reopening as the spread of the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 has been contained. We are venturing out of our homes, and some are pondering the plans they shelved earlier this year to move overseas for school, work, retirement or adventure. International shipping companies did not close down; indeed Read More >
If you are going for a short stint abroad, it makes sense to bring as little as you possibly can. But what if you are going for years? What if you are not planning to return? In those situations, it makes sense to send a shipping container overseas to move all of your household furniture Read More >
Many people are getting to grips with their plans to move abroad being delayed by weeks or months due to travel restrictions necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic. Whether you are going for work, education or adventure, this unpredictable situation can leave you feeling frustrated and powerless, but there is one silver lining in terms of Read More >
Over the years, we’ve seen plenty of innovative uses for shipping containers. People have used them as work studios and even assembled several together to make houses. They are super strong and durable in the elements, and with sizes that start at 20 foot, quite spacious. But now, as the world grapples with the COVID-19 Read More >
Everyone knows that international shipping companies move products around the world, from where they are manufactured to all of the places they are sold. We have a global economy, and international shipping is the engine that keeps it running. But not as many people know about the personal shipping services available. International shipping companies don’t Read More >
It isn’t always the younger generation that sets off for adventure, education and opportunity overseas. Some of us are facing into Mother’s Day with a mother who is abroad. Maybe her last promotion at work involved a move to another country. Perhaps she’s gone back to school to get that advanced degree and is studying Read More >
If you are moving overseas, one of the critical decisions you have to make is what to bring. The second question then is whether to carry it with you or ship it by air or sea freight. If you have a lot to move, such as furniture, it is an easy decision. But if you Read More >
St. Patrick’s Day abroad can be fun, and you can help your loved ones overseas make it even more fun by using parcel delivery services to send some authentic Irish goodness to them. Whether it is a young relative or friend studying abroad for a year or cousins who were born and are growing up Read More >
If you are moving overseas with your favourite feline or pampered pooch, you can include a few things in your personal shipping to make them feel at home in your new place. Pets, especially dogs, thrive on routine and familiarity. They notice details. Remember, their sense of smell is exponentially better than ours. Bringing a Read More >
Shipping a piano is a big undertaking whether you are going across town or to the other side of the globe. If you have a piano, you probably feel like it is an irreplaceable item and moving it can be a hard decision to make. Perhaps it is a family heirloom, or perhaps you’ve been Read More >