Shipping Smart When Moving From The UK To Australia

Moving from the UK to Australia can be a stressful time with a variety of concerns to think about. Whether you are moving alone or with a family, you will most likely have items you will want to bring along that may not fit into your suitcase. Shipping your belongings from UK to Australia can be an excellent option if you do it the right way.

Here are some tips if you are considering shipping from the UK to Australia.

Shipping Smart Tip #1: Keep the Overall Weight Down

When packing for items that you plan to ship, make sure they do not exceed the maximum weight allowance. For most companies, this will be 30kg. There be an extra charge if your box exceeds the maximum weight. Moving is an excellent time for you to go through all your belongings and decide what you can throw away.

Also, remember that not everything you own needs to follow you to Australia as you can purchase some of your essentials upon your arrival. Keeping this in mind will be a great way to keep the weight down.

Shipping Smart Tip #2: “Personal Effects” Items

Seven Seas Worldwide, an international company that ships all over the world, warns people to know exactly what they are sending in order to avoid fees from countries. “Personal Effects” are items that are privately-owned and are not commercial goods. Here is a good rule to follow when deciding whether you should pack a particular item. If you can drink it, plant it, smoke it, or use the items to fix something, such as spare car parts, you probably should not pack it in order to avoid fees.

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Shipping Smart Tip #3: Incorrectly Labelled Items

This may seem obvious, but double and triple check that you have correctly written your name, address, and customer reference number on every box or suitcase you are shipping. There is usually a charge for every incorrect label, which can quickly add up.

Instead of being full of worries from the annoyances of packing, these three tips will help your moving experience be one full of excitement and anticipation for the future.

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