Household

For people who are established in life and have already achieved a great deal, the central question when emigrating is always: How do we manage our household belongings? They're our things, aren't they?! How do we transport everything to our new home? Is it financially worthwhile?

You might be wondering: Why are international moves so plagued by complaints and failures?

The root of most problems lies within the logistics industry itself. Private moves are simply a special form of goods logistics. Your container is treated like a shipment of commercial goods and may be exempt from taxes.

Since the advent of containerization, logistics has evolved into a science-fiction-like, hyper inflationary, and partially automated structure. Assembly-line processing and increased volume through the construction of ever-larger ships have minimized costs.

Because an enormous number of containers are shipped around the globe every day, processing times have been reduced, and freight and insurance costs have plummeted.

You've heard it before: Time is money… and money makes the world go round…

That's the business principle: build ever larger ships to transport ever more containers—far more containers than can fit on the ship while maintaining safety. You heard (read) that right.

We should acknowledge, in all fairness, that this very cost structure is the reason you can even ship your belongings overseas. Otherwise, it would be unaffordable for most people.

However, for private individuals shipping their possessions, the system does indeed have its pitfalls.

You see, logistics reflects our world.

Many families emigrate without their entire household. Very young couples or singles move out with just a few suitcases and some excess baggage.

For very small moves, air freight is a viable option.

Older expats have already completed several international moves and want to downsize their household.

Many swear: "Container move—NEVER AGAIN!"

There's a different solution for every lifestyle. Every family has different priorities and values.

European and North American households tend to be larger and more complex due to cultural factors. People collect more, decorate more elaborately, and pass down family treasures across generations.

There's no one-size-fits-all solution. Keep in mind that if you're self-employed or a freelancer, your home contains archives, professional literature, office supplies, equipment, prototypes, and so on.

Everything you need for your work is part of your personal belongings, and you don't want to start somewhere else empty-handed.

Many friends and acquaintances will advise you: "Just sell and give everything away, and you can emigrate freely and cheaply." Most of these people offering advice have probably been employed their entire lives and don't have their great-grandmother's porcelain collection in their display cabinet. They might not even have the cabinet itself... They probably live in a minimalist apartment with no decorations and drive a fancy car. This is a valid philosophy of life that everyone should respect. But it might not be your philosophy... To each their own.

We know exactly what your container means to you: it's where your belongings rest until you receive them at your new home. Your belongings include everything that has accompanied your family. We know that your possessions were acquired with great care; some items are treasured family heirlooms. They are the beautiful memories you've collected on your travels, unforgettable moments captured in photographs, stunning works of art, your partner's grandmother's china, and your children's toys.

In a way, it's your life that's being packed and shipped.

This is our motivation and the reason why we are happy to help people who want to take their belongings with them to their new home overseas. With us, you'll find a professional and supportive team that will work with you to address any concerns you may have.