Moving Tips Blog

This is the third in a series about shipping your car overseas. Our first two posts reviewed researching international auto shippers and how to compare quotes. In this post, we will take a look at determining your cost versus the time trade off. This comes down to shipping preferences. Do you need the cheapest rate, or do you want the car shipped as quickly as possible?

This is a second in a series about shipping your car overseas. First we offered you some tips for researching vehicle shipping companies; this post will review key elements to consider when comparing quotes. Obviously, the first item you look at is the dollar amount. However, you also need to consider what is included in […]

Do you need to ship your car or truck overseas, but don’t know how to accomplish this feat? Global Van Lines can help. This is the first of a series of blog posts designed to educate and help you with shipping your vehicle overseas.

Moving your pets can be a stressful experience. You need to ensure that your pet will be transported safely, and it’s essential that their environment is calm and safe for your precious pet during the entire move.

Moving to a new home is exciting and daunting at the same time. You have so much prep work to complete, such as selecting a reliable moving company, researching the best moving tips, finding a new home, buying moving materials, gathering and transferring records, and so much more. When you are done with the move […]

Selecting a moving company can be a difficult decision, and Global Van Lines understands that. We have come up with a list of information to gather from the companies you research to help you pick the right choice. You can also contact your Global Van Lines Moving Concierge to assist at no charge to you.

Relocating your home can be a big stressor. With so many moving parts and logistics, you could encounter roadblocks at any time. However, moving in autumn can be a better time of year than others. The weather is cooler, and the days are still a bit longer than the dead of winter. Here are a few tips to moving in fall.

Packing a home up to move can be a bit of an artform. Some of us do it well, and others not so well. After all, it’s not an activity you practice for every day. Moving containers, or pods, have become a popular way to make moving your household easier.

Storage units can be utilized for a wide variety of reasons. If you have your home up for sale, you may want to clean out rooms and closets of the extra clutter so the house shows better. Perhaps you have too much furniture for you new home, but want to keep it for use later, or maybe you are an empty nester who wants to keep childhood memorabilia safe. If you have a small business, you may need the extra space for boxes of documents you must keep.

Perhaps you have a new job in another country, or maybe you are retiring to some exotic land that you have always dreamed of. In either situation, you will be taking your treasured collection of antiques and fine art with you. This can be an aggravating situation – you want your precious items to come […]