How To Track Your Belongings During an International Move
Tracking your belongings during an international move is essential for a number of reasons. To start with, you need to make sure everything you move arrives when and where it’s supposed to. Peace of mind is also very important when it comes to one of the biggest moves of your life. Here’s a quick checklist to help you more effectively track your belongings during an international move.
1. Only Consider the Best-Rated International Moving Companies
You know the old saying, “You get what you pay for.” That is applicable in more ways than one when it comes to paying for your big international move. If you pay less for a lesser service, this could create problems when it comes to getting your life and your family across borders. This is one of the most important moves of your life so do your due diligence and seek out a reputable moving company that knows how to get the job done right the first time.
2. Label Everything
This is true of every move but especially when it comes to an international move. You will want to label every box you pack and do it clearly. Every label should include your name, destination address and a box number. Numbering your boxes (1 of 20, 2 of 20…) is a very effective way of establishing your inventory in both the packing and unpacking process. While on the topic of inventory…
3. There’s an App for That
There are a variety of apps that you can use that are designed to help you digitize and track your moving inventory. You can even add QR barcodes for easy scanning. This will help you to keep up with what is packed where and when. While many likely have their own systems for tracking inventory, it’s nice to know that there is a tech designed to track your belongings during a big international move.
4. Pay Close Attention to High Value Items
Here’s another fun bit of tech that can help you de-stress when it comes to shipping high-value possessions for your international move. Place a small GPS tracker or Air Tag inside boxes full of important items such as electronics or jewelry. This way you can monitor where and when they are during the move.
5. Shipment Tracking is Essential
Whether you are shipping your belongings by boat or plane, your carriers will typically provide you with essential tracking information. Make sure you request this if it is not provided up front. Tracking should include access to real-time status of your international move by way of their own website or downloadable app.
If you’re ready to pack for your big international move, let IMS Relocation help you navigate the tedious process of getting to your new destination. As a fully licensed and insured agent of Mayflower, we know how to expertly handle these big moves and we can also help you with your international relocation tracking. Just call or drop us a line today and talk to one of our international moving experts about your free quote.
