Olympia International Moving Company

Moving internationally can inhibit both excitement for the new beginnings and anxiety for the unknown, but there are ways to help make this transition seamless. As the #1 Olympia International movers and partners of National Van Lines, we will help you navigate the challenges of relocating to a new country. Here at All Ready Moving, we service all of the South Puget Sound region and the Olympia-Lacy-Turnwater Metropolitan area.

What Is an Olympia International Move?

When it comes to international relocation, it often refers to overseas, but it can also include by truck to Mexico or Canada. There are different terms that will get used during your transition to another country, so to help you get prepared, here are some of the most common phrases you could hear:

The origin agent: this is known as a local company that is in charge of performing a visualized survey of your move.
The freight forwarder: this is the company that helps to put the details together for importing and exporting your household goods.
Consolidating warehouse: If you don't have enough items getting shipped to fill an entire container load, your items will get consolidated where they will get put together with other less than container loads.
Export/origin port: After your items get put into the shipping container, they will be taken to the port and loaded onto a shipping vessel.
The shipping line or Carriers: your items will get shipped to your new home through a large vessel (ship).
Destination port: Once your items arrive at the final destination, they will get unloaded and have one final inspection before being cleared through customs.
Customs: these officials are in charge of handling the imports and exports for their designated country.
Destination agents: these are experts in everything from the paperwork, taxes, and procedures for a successful relocation to a different country.

Besides the adventure of traveling and experiencing a new country and culture, you might find yourself relocating to a new country for a job, attending college, for family, and even to purchase a house.

How To Move Overseas With All Ready Moving

For the best results for your out of the country move, you should hire a full-service international moving company like All Ready Moving to handle the logistics for you! It is essential to note that most international relocations can range between 3-6 weeks for your belongings to arrive.

You might be wondering how this process works and what gets included during this transition. Here is a list of some services that you get:

Handling the details and paperwork to ensure your relocation goes smoothly
You will receive a personal move coordinator that will be in charge of the entire move process
Professional packing materials and supplies
Loading and moving your items into the container
Transporting the container to the port and making sure that it gets to the destination
Unloading and taking your furniture and boxes into your new home
Assembling your furniture
Unpacking your boxes and arranging the items
Transporting appliances (but disconnecting and reconnecting is not done by our team)
If needed, we can ship your car as well

If you have any additional questions regarding the services we provide for International Moving, we are always happy to answer them.

How Much Does an Olympia International Move Cost?

The final cost for an international relocation gets influenced by different variables and is unique for each person. In addition to the prices for the moving company, you need to remember additional factors like travel costs and visas.

Our team will do either a physical or virtual estimate of the items getting shipped and the services that will be necessary for your relocation. One of the factors influencing the final cost is how your belongings get transported: truck, air, or ocean. As we mentioned, a moving truck gets used if transitioning to Canada and Mexico. Air is one of the most expensive options–we won’t be going into the details here. Then for overseas, you will place your property into shipping containers.

There are three main sizes of containers:

The next aspect that can influence the pricing for shipping your items in cargo containers is if you have a full or partially loaded crate.

Full Container Load (FCL): your belongings are the only ones in this container, and you will not be sharing space with someone else.

Less Than Container Load (LCL): your items only take up part of the shipping container, and you will be sharing it with someone else. If you’re on a budget, this could be a good option since it’s generally a less expensive option since you don’t have to pay for the entire thing yourself.

From here, we will factor in the additional services needed so that you can get an accurate international moving quote.

The final price of an international move comes from the factors we mentioned above, but these as well:

The country you're relocating to and your current origin
The number of belongings that are getting transported
Customs clearance
Additional services, like packing and unpacking
If you need storage at your current destination or in your new country
The time of year you plan on making the transition

We are here to help you through this process every step, so to get an accurate quote, schedule your in-home or virtual estimate right away. If you have additional questions, contact our team of professionals.

Agencies and Resources for International Moving

USA.GOV- this website shares essential resources for any American before traveling or relocating outside of the United States
STEP- you should register with the U.S. Embassy's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. This will allow you to be notified by the embassy in case there is an emergency within the country
The U.S. Embassy or Consulate- you will find the contact information for the consulate in the country you will be moving to
International Driving Permit- AAA is authorized to issue you an international driving permit
The U.S. Department of State- here you will have up-to-date information about all of the countries, including information about covid status, and contacts

Olympia International Moving Tips From All Ready Moving

While we can’t cover every tip or recommendation, we can promise that the relocation will go smoother and cause less stress when you work with a crew of highly-trained professionals.

Here is an international moving checklist:

Do your homework and research information about your new country
Make sure to get your visas and work permits done early
Put all of your essential documents like your passports, birth certificates, and driver's licenses into one folder
Book your airplane tickets
Get a transfer certificate for your kids and notify the local schools that you will be moving abroad
Research the necessary action steps to obtain an international driver's license
Bring all of your pet's medical history, pet health certification (needed to cross the border in most countries), and vaccine records
Open a new bank account if your current bank doesn't have an overseas branch
Call All Ready Moving to handle your international relocation

Choosing the Best Olympia International Moving Company

When finding the best team to relocate your belongings to a new country, you deserve one you can trust. Make sure to do your homework and ask plenty of questions to narrow your list. Here are examples you should ask:

How many clients have you served since opening for business?
On average, what is the total number of international relocations do you perform each year?
How many crew members do you have on the team?
Are you licensed?
What is your insurance?
How many years have you been in business?
Do you have good Google reviews?

Our fully trained crews have the necessary experience and proper training to help you transport your belongings, disassemble and reassemble your furniture, and make this international move seamless.

All Ready Moving is a reliable, dedicated, hardworking team of international moving professionals–here to serve you. If you’re interested in learning more about our international relocation services we serve the South Puget Sound region and the Olympia-Lacy-Turnwater Metropolitan area. Call us at (360) 507-2447, or fill out the form for a free estimate!

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