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04/01/2013
Moving Abroad
Moving your home can be a daunting prospect, whether it is within the area you already live or to somewhere further afield.
Probably the most stressful situation is relocation overseas. More and more people are relocating from the UK to other parts of Europe and the rest of the world. No matter what size of removal you require 1st Containers are on hand to meet your needs and work with the client from start to finish.
The most appropriate and safest option for moving your household items overseas is with the security of having them shipped in a shipping container. It is all well and good hiring a removal company that will empty your house onto their removal lorry, which will then need transferring into a shipping container for shipment overseas. 1st Containers, as a leading UK shipping container company, with outstanding logistics expertise, have the experience, staff and transportation equipment to make your move a smooth, pain free operation. With 1st Containers there is no need to worry about container space on a ship. There is no need to worry about your goods being transferred from a removal lorry to a container. All of these segments of the process are dealt with when hiring 1st Containers as one operation.
Our team arrive at your home with the container. This variation from the traditional removals takes away the possibility of your precious goods being damaged in transit and transfer from lorry to container. Your items will be loaded into the self same container that they are to be shipped in. This will all be done at your home, with you, the client able to witness the complete process.
The 1st Containers removal system is a much more cost effective and efficient means of shipping your goods for relocation than the traditional removal van scenario, and will relieve you of much of the stress that is associated with moving.
Whether it is your home or your business that is relocating abroad, 1st Containers can offer the most direct and secure removal service the UK has to offer. Once your items are loaded into a 1st Containers shipping container, they are secure until that same container is unlocked at its destination.
Tips & Things to Know when moving abroad
One of the major considerations when moving is the size of container that may be required for your items. Although 1st Containers have an extensive range of different sizes of shipping container, the standard sizes are 20ft and 40ft. A 20ft container can house the contents of a standard three bedroom home. This size container is usually sufficient for most household moves. Our 40ft containers are available for larger homes and business relocations. The 1st Containers knowledgeable staff will be able to discuss and help you with any questions regarding the size of container you may require.
Things tend to not happen as quickly when moving abroad as they do when moving within the UK. The usual scenario when moving within the UK, is the removal truck arrives, it is loaded, takes your items to your new home and unpacks them. This is usually all done on the same day. This is most unlikely to happen when moving abroad, but on some occasions the timing for vacating your current property and relocating to your new one can be weeks apart. This is yet another reason why container removals are the best option. As already indicated, with 1st Containers, your goods are loaded directly into a shipping container. This makes storage a very viable option if there is a timing discrepancy. Your items are already in a shipping / storage container. 1st Containers can have your shipping container returned to our secure depot, and your items will be stored until the date they need to be shipped.
Another positive for using a shipping container for the complete removal service is the flexibility it gives you, the client. A 1st Containers shipping container need not arrive and be loaded with your household goods there and then. With space at your property permitting, your container can be delivered and offloaded, giving you stress free time to pack your belongings and load the container. Once this is done, whether it is a matter of days or even longer, 1st Containers can then come and collect your container ready for shipping.
1st Containers staff will also be able to help with all logistical and documentation requirements, along with customs and items not to be shipped.
1st. Containers can Supply Shipping Containers anywhere within the UK.
For a free quote please contact - 0870 241 8735
We can transport our containers to virtually anywhere in the UK. We can also assist with all other logistics requirements.
Probably the most stressful situation is relocation overseas. More and more people are relocating from the UK to other parts of Europe and the rest of the world. No matter what size of removal you require 1st Containers are on hand to meet your needs and work with the client from start to finish.
The most appropriate and safest option for moving your household items overseas is with the security of having them shipped in a shipping container. It is all well and good hiring a removal company that will empty your house onto their removal lorry, which will then need transferring into a shipping container for shipment overseas. 1st Containers, as a leading UK shipping container company, with outstanding logistics expertise, have the experience, staff and transportation equipment to make your move a smooth, pain free operation. With 1st Containers there is no need to worry about container space on a ship. There is no need to worry about your goods being transferred from a removal lorry to a container. All of these segments of the process are dealt with when hiring 1st Containers as one operation.
Our team arrive at your home with the container. This variation from the traditional removals takes away the possibility of your precious goods being damaged in transit and transfer from lorry to container. Your items will be loaded into the self same container that they are to be shipped in. This will all be done at your home, with you, the client able to witness the complete process.
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The 1st Containers removal system is a much more cost effective and efficient means of shipping your goods for relocation than the traditional removal van scenario, and will relieve you of much of the stress that is associated with moving.
Whether it is your home or your business that is relocating abroad, 1st Containers can offer the most direct and secure removal service the UK has to offer. Once your items are loaded into a 1st Containers shipping container, they are secure until that same container is unlocked at its destination.
Tips & Things to Know when moving abroad
One of the major considerations when moving is the size of container that may be required for your items. Although 1st Containers have an extensive range of different sizes of shipping container, the standard sizes are 20ft and 40ft. A 20ft container can house the contents of a standard three bedroom home. This size container is usually sufficient for most household moves. Our 40ft containers are available for larger homes and business relocations. The 1st Containers knowledgeable staff will be able to discuss and help you with any questions regarding the size of container you may require.
Things tend to not happen as quickly when moving abroad as they do when moving within the UK. The usual scenario when moving within the UK, is the removal truck arrives, it is loaded, takes your items to your new home and unpacks them. This is usually all done on the same day. This is most unlikely to happen when moving abroad, but on some occasions the timing for vacating your current property and relocating to your new one can be weeks apart. This is yet another reason why container removals are the best option. As already indicated, with 1st Containers, your goods are loaded directly into a shipping container. This makes storage a very viable option if there is a timing discrepancy. Your items are already in a shipping / storage container. 1st Containers can have your shipping container returned to our secure depot, and your items will be stored until the date they need to be shipped.
Another positive for using a shipping container for the complete removal service is the flexibility it gives you, the client. A 1st Containers shipping container need not arrive and be loaded with your household goods there and then. With space at your property permitting, your container can be delivered and offloaded, giving you stress free time to pack your belongings and load the container. Once this is done, whether it is a matter of days or even longer, 1st Containers can then come and collect your container ready for shipping.
1st Containers staff will also be able to help with all logistical and documentation requirements, along with customs and items not to be shipped.
1st. Containers can Supply Shipping Containers anywhere within the UK.
For a free quote please contact - 0870 241 8735
We can transport our containers to virtually anywhere in the UK. We can also assist with all other logistics requirements.
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