If you are moving abroad it’s vital that you hire a really good international removal company. Moving abroad is far more complex than you regular house move. You need to make sure that first of all the company is legitimate and reputable and secondly what services they will offer you during the move. What are more transportation options?First of all when moving abroad we have to consider the fact that all of our treasured belongings are going to have to be shipped to a new location in a foreign country and that this can take some time. You have some options available though, you can transport your goods by air, sea or road. Remember, you can only transport by road if you are only moving to Europe though! Travelling by Air is probably the quickest route however this can be very pricey and prices are determined by weight and volume. To transport by sea it is more cost effective but this also has its downfalls because the slow voyage option can leave you without your belonging for quite some time, depending on where it’s headed to, and if it’s a long trip, it could be months before you are reunited with them. Many people will consider using a combination of the above options to prioritise urgency removals over the less urgent. To do this, you will have to balance it all out and decide what items of your belongings do require urgent relocation and which items you do not mind waiting for. This option would help to reduce the costs of the overall shipment when locating abroad. Are my goods protected?The bulk of your items can be transported by container ship which will help to reduce any damage but like with all long haul transportation sometimes the inevitable does happen so having a sufficient Insurance policy in place before-hand is always a good idea! A good removal company will cover you for losses and damage if they are insured but it is always worth consulting you own home insurance and contents cover policy to see if international removals will cover your already insured goods. How to choose the right Company for International removals? Shop around but be sure to only hire with a company who is bound by conduct. Get some quotes from a few companies and check for how efficient, friendly, helpful and professional they are. Try to get the best quote but don’t however go for the cheaper option if you are not happy with their customer relations because chances are if you are not happy now, you won’t be later! Recommendations is always a good thing, if family friends or colleagues know of any good companies let them point you in the right direction, otherwise trust your instincts. Removal companies will always strive to do a good job if they are reputable and they won’t pressure you into hiring their services. Remember ultimately this is your decision so don’t let anyone push you into doing anything that you are not entirely sure of. Why should I choose a packing service too?Well, first and foremost your insurance premiums may be less if you allow the professionals to pack for you as they not only have all the right equipment to do it but they also know how to pack more efficiently and have all the tricks of trade when it comes to packing for house removals. Not only that, it could save you heaps of time and not mention added pressure and stress by allowing the removal company to pack for you, Although it  may feel slightly strange watching a stranger rummage through all your goods.