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Long term storage dos and don’ts

There are many reasons why would you rent a storage unit. You could be moving, renovating, trying to get some extra storage space for your excess stuff. Or you may be sending a shipping container from Canada to Saudi Arabia, and you need a place to store your stuff until you settle down. Whatever is…

E-commerce packing tips

There is a certain rush people feel when they order something online and it finally arrives. Opening a box with that you know contains something you really want is exciting. However, sometimes what you ordered turns out to be a box of broken or damaged items. If you own an online store, this is a…

International residential relocation checklist

The international residential relocation checklist is vital for moving on long distances. Although air cargo to Saudi Arabia has forms and documentation, you should have your paper to help you in moving. It is crucial for several reasons. Making an international residential relocation checklist is hard, but it precisely defines steps you need to make…

How to pack jewelry for shipping

If you are planning to ship valuable jewelry, the important part is to pack it properly. If you have never done it before, no need to worry. This article will guide you through the process. But to pack jewelry for shipping is not so much different than shipping other kinds of fragile and valuable items.…

Short term storage tips

There are many reasons why people rent storage units. Some people run a business out of a storage unit. Others got different ideas and organized a personal gym or an art studio. Of course, everyone knows what the true purpose of storage units is. And that is to store your belongings. Some people rent storage…

Advice on safe shipping of hazardous materials

Shipping hazardous materials is a very complicated process. International shipping regulations have changed a lot since 2001. Nowadays, laws and regulations regarding this matter have become stricter than before. And the list of potentially hazardous materials has become longer than ever. Luckily, you do not have to learn about every potentially hazardous item. If you…

Items you shouldn’t store long-term

When you are moving, there are always many things that you should have in mind. That can be stressful and overbearing, we agree. You should think about packing, transport, and in some cases, about where to store your belongings. You can be in a situation when you cannot transfer everything you possess to your new…

Packing collectibles for international transport

Packing collectibles for international transport can prove to be quite a difficult task. I mean, the topic is rather general as these collectibles can be anything. It can be something as small as a ring or as big as a car. All of these are collectibles. The one common denominator is the fact that these…

How to reuse packing supplies after the move

If you are left with tons of packing supplies after your move, do not throw them into the garbage. There are many ways to reuse packing supplies after the move. Of course, they have to be in decent shape. However, that solely depends on the moving company you hired. If your movers are careless and…

A quick guide on engine shipping crates

Shipping an engine is not something that you normally do every day. So, when the time comes to ship an engine, you need to know how to do it properly. One of the ways to do it properly is to pack your engine in a suitable engine shipping crate. And, you need to do it…