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Summary of
INFORMATION for SHIPPERS of HOUSEHOLD
GOODS
Do's
and don'ts of
moving
Regulated
transportation
Order for service - what is
it?
Bill
of loading document - what is
it?
How
much should it cost you to
move?
Who
prepares your articles for
shipment?
Press board, particle board
and/or engineered wood
furniture
When
will your shipment be picked
up?
When
will your shipment be
delivered?
Condition of your household
goods
What
is the mover's liability for loss or
damage?
Glossary of moving
terminology
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Do you feel as if you
don’t know what you’re
doing? Don’t know what to handle
– or where to
start?
It is important to try to make
arrangements for your move well in
advance; these tips will help you to
control your move, and still be able to
deal with any changes or unexpected
events that could impact your
plans.
• Clear out unwanted goods
• Get rid of flammables - paint,
petrol, gas cylinders.
• Empty fuel from mowers,
clippers, trimmers and so on.
• Clothes - do you need them all?
Charity shops may want them.
• Separate books - disposable,
family reading, valuable.
• Check all electrical goods -
will they work in the new
home?
• Start making up your change of
address list.
• Arrange to have mail
forwarded.
• Agree termination date for
electricity, gas, oil, telephone and
other main suppliers.
• If you are taking electrical
goods such as a stereo, see if you
still have their original
boxes.
• If you have children, separate
cherished toys to travel with
you.
• Round up personal documentation
- marriage/birth certificates, driving
licenses and so on.
• Keep passports separate so they
are not packed.
• To say nothing of family pets -
make sure vaccinations and
documentation are up to date.
• Will your new home is ready? If
not, you need to arrange temporary
Storage Services.
• Shops, schools, theaters, life
styles - it's never too early to find
out about your new home.
• Start running down freezer
stocks.
• Arrange your finances - close
or transfer bank accounts, savings
accounts and so on, if
necessary.
Packing
Materials
Use
only strong, corrugated cartons with
covers. We can supply you with
specially made cartons, for everything
from mattresses to clothing and
mirrors.
The added protection of mover-provided
cartons may avoid damage that results
from the use of poor-quality packing
materials. Your alternative is to
collect boxes discarded by your grocery
or liquor store. Save old newspapers
for use in packing, but remember that
ink may rub off and stain clothing or
other items boxes. Keep this in mind
when getting boxes from food
stores. |
