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How end-to-end services actually work

Reputable movers begin with a pre-move survey to estimate volume, then assign a coordinator who schedules export packing, creates an itemized inventory, and arranges marine transit insurance.

Your goods are export-wrapped, crated, and moved to port for sea or air freight. A partner at destination manages customs clearance, delivery to your new home, and optional unpacking, debris removal, and storage.

What to check before booking

Look beyond price. Compare scope, transit times, and who controls each leg. Ask how exceptions are handled and what documentation you must supply to avoid delays.

• Credentials: FAIM or IAM membership, local licensing, background-checked crews.
• Service model: true door-to-door, single point of contact, in-house packing.
• Insurance: all-risk coverage, declared value basis, clear claim timelines.
• Visibility: tracking updates, inventory access, milestone notifications.
• Estimates: transparent cubic-meter volume, exclusions, surcharges, and delivery spread.

Shortlist three providers, request virtual or on-site surveys, and compare like-for-like quotes to choose a mover who balances care, cost, and control.