Factors to Consider in Choosing Full or Part Load Removals
One of the choices you will have to make when you move house overseas is how you are going to have your belongings transported to your new home. Here The Moving Partnership, who offer full and part load removals to the USA, Canada, and a host of other international destinations, look at some of the factors which could influence your decision.
Amount of Goods
Obviously, the amount you need to ship will be the prime factor – whether you have enough possessions to fill a container or not. Container sizes can vary depending on how much you are shipping and where you are shipping to, for example if you are interested in moving to Australia quotes, we can offer 20ft or 40 ft shipping containers.
A dedicated container may be the best option if you have a complete house move or a full office move as part of a permanent relocation (whether that’s residential or commercial).
However, a groupage or part load removal could be better if you are only moving parts of your operation overseas, or if you are only working abroad for a short period of time. For example, you might be on a fixed contract and won’t need to move everything.
If you need to put any items in storage, which may be more likely with part loads, then The Moving Partnership can provide secure, alarmed containers for short or long-term use.
Cost
A groupage arrangement for your overseas move can be more cost-effective if you don’t have enough belongings to fill a whole container, as it will mean that you don’t have to pay the full price for the container or removals lorry as it’s shared with fellow customers.
It is certainly something you should consider if you have set a budget or have limited financial resources for your move.
The Environment
If you are worried about your carbon footprint, then a part load removal is better. This is because it will reduce the number of journeys that any removals business needs to make – fewer individual containers (which may or may not be filled to maximum capacity) means less emissions overall.
Time
If time is a factor, and you are looking to relocate as soon as possible, then full load removals may be a better option for you. If you need to move urgently or want the certainty of an early or specific moving date, then you won’t have to wait for other consignments to fill up the container with a full load removal.
There is also even less risk of your possessions being mixed up with anyone else’s, meaning that the unloading process should be much quicker.
How The Moving Partnership’s System Operates
With our part-load service, when it arrives in the relevant port, the shared container is carefully unloaded at the appointed agent’s warehouse and then delivered to the customer’s new home or office.
The same process is followed for a dedicated container – but the key difference is you have the container all to yourself.
Some items, which you may need urgently, can be sent via airfreight rather than by sea – this is ideal for clothing, documents and small valuables. However, it’s important to note that this is the most expensive method of transport.
Other Aspects of Your Move with The Moving Partnership
We can offer a range of optional extras – the basic package means we will just transport your belongings safely and securely to your new location.
However, as well as offering storage facilities, we can also pack and unpack your items, as well as offer insurance in the unlikely event that anything goes awry with your move.
Your removals package can be tailored to fit your requirements – and we’ll take account of any time or financial pressures. Thanks to our contacts in the international removals sector, you’ll get a quote which will fit your exact needs and is competitively priced.
You can kick-start the whole process by opting for one of our free online moving quotes here.
