Bakersfield International Moving Company
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Completing a successful international move takes tons of planning, organizing, and coordinating, and is hard to do unless you’ve experienced the tedious process. While all types of relocations are taxing, international moves can be especially complicated and stressful. Mentors Moving wants to help you take your life abroad! We have the skills, experience, and resources to safely transport your possessions to your new address.
What Is A Bakersfield International Move
Here is a more in-depth look at the process.
The origin agent
The freight forwarder
Consolidating warehouse
Export/origin port
The shipping line or carriers
The ship line or carrier, the owners of the ship (or truck) that is transporting your goods, is responsible for providing the document called a “Master Bill of Lading”. This receipt will summarize all the items shipped and the transfer of a shipment.
Destination port
Customs
Destination agent
How to Move Overseas With Mentors Moving
- All customs and paperwork will be handled for a smooth transition.
- A personal moving coordinator to organize the entire relocation.
- Proper boxes and shipping materials.
- Secure, safe packaging of your possessions.
- Loading and unloading all your items into the shipping containers, getting the container to port, seeing it through to its destination.
- Carrying all of your furniture and boxes into your new home, assembling furniture in your new home, unpacking all of your boxes and arranging your belongings, disassembly and reassembly of furniture, moving appliances (disconnecting/connecting is not included).
- Storage at origin and destination provided.
- Shipping your car, if desired.
How Much Does a Bakersfield International Move Cost?
Whether you need a FCL or LCL (covered above), a container ship (for oversea moves) or a truck (for countries like Canada or Mexico),there are three main shipping container sizes:
- 20 feet long – allows for 1,172 cubic feet of volume or 33.2 square meters
- 40 feet long – allows for 2,120 cubic feet of volume or 60 square meters
- There is even a 40 foot high taller cube
The final affordable quote will be based off these factors:
- Which country you are moving to (your destination) and what part of the US you are currently living in (your origin)
- The volume of your items
- The dates you choose to move (peak season or weekends)
- Requested services like packing and unpacking
- Customs clearance and paperwork fees
- Insurance
- Vehicle shipment
- If you need storage at the origin and/or destination
International moves are complicated; trust us, we’ve done a lot of them! But Mentors is here to provide our expertise, ensuring the logistics of the relocation are managed professionally.
International Moving Tips from Bakersfield
- Research your destination country
- Apply for visa and work permits
- Gather important documents like passports, birth certificates, driver licenses, etc.
- Declutter your home; an organized home is much easier to pack
- Book your flight tickets and hotel rooms
- Make sure your cell phones will work internationally; contact your service company for this information
- Health is wealth; determine your health insurance situation
- Look into opening a bank account overseas prior to leaving
Agencies and Resources for International Moving
- USA.GOV - This is an official US Website that provides great resources for Americans Traveling outside of the US.
- STEP - Remember to enroll with the U.S. Embassy’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. This keeps you informed of your new Country’s safety conditions while providing the embassy ability to quickly notify you in case of an emergency.
- U.S. Embassy or Consulate website - Here is the contact information for the US Embassy and Consulate for the country you’re moving to.
- International Driving Permit - Get your international driving permit by contacting AAA, as they are authorized by the department of state to issue such documents.
- US Department of State - The State Department is the best resource for keeping you up to date with accurate information pertaining to things like COVID status, travel information, contact, etc.
Choosing the Best Bakersfield International Movers
Always consider these factors before making your final decision:
- Are they licensed and insured?
- What are their stats? Years in business, low claims rate, background-checked employees etc.
- Do they have the proper equipment and resources for your international move?
- Do they have impeccable customer service?
- Do they have a well-trained and experienced crew?
- How are their Yelp and Google reviews?