We
take care of every detail that goes into a successful international move - from
the time you start thinking about relocating until the final box is unpacked in
your new home.
Services Include:
1. Preliminary
packing of household goods in original residence.
2. Pick
up of goods at residence.
3. Receiving
customers' goods at warehouse.
4. Consolidating
all goods at warehouse.
5. Export
packing into heavy-duty wooden lift vans.
(This does not pertain to exclusive 20'
or 40' containers)
6. Loading
goods into steel containers.
7. Delivery
of shipment to steamship line at port of departure.
8. Preparation
of all necessary exports documentation.
9. Pre-payment
of all ocean freight.
10. Destination delivery services: including
custom clearance, in-
house delivery,
unpacking of furniture and removal of moving.
debris on delivery
day
Door
to Door: Steps 1-10
Door
to Port: Steps 1-9
Warehouse
to Door: Steps 3-10
Warehouse
to Port: Steps 3-9
Professional Packing for International Moves
Midwest professionally trained packers wrap and pack your
personal possessions in cartons and shipping crates to protect them from
damage. Whether your household or office
is shipped in a lift-van, a steamship container will be determined by the size
of the shipment and it's destination.
A lift-van ranges in size from 185 to 210 cubic
feet. This wooden or plywood container
with skids is normally loaded using a forklift.
A lift-van is lined with water-resistant paper
and caulked to prevent leakage.
Steamship companies supply containers.
Containers range in size from 5 - 100 cubic feet. Small shipments are
packed in containers of triple-layer currugated cardboard. Larger shipments by
air are normally crated instead of boxed.
Means of Transport
Motor freight carrier, railroad, steamship line, or airline
will be used to ship your household goods.
Your packed and loaded shipment will be transported to the port of exit
by truck or rail. There the container(s)
will be loaded onto a vessel or into an aircraft.
The Cost of Moving
After making a thorough survey of your entire home, a Midwest Representative will determine
shipping costs.
The Representative must see
everything to be moved, including any item in the garage, basement
or attic. This
moving quote estimate you receive will detail the charges for packing
and transporting your household goods. Extra pick-up or deliveries, servicing of
electrical appliances or additional insurance in case any items are lost or
damaged in transit will not be considered in the estimate. Only one invoice will be received regardless of how your
shipment is transported.
"People expect
the best
and we deliver!
"
Insurance
There are times when for reasons beyond our control (i.e. acts of God, fire,
hijacking, etc.) when your
goods may be damaged or lost. For this reason, we suggest you always insure
your goods with an 'All Risk, Door
to Door Marine Insurance' policy which should
take effect on the date which your goods arrive at our tour warehouse facilities. While the cost of insurance is not covered
by our estimate, your
Midwest representative will be glad
to guide you in the matter.
Remember, always insure your goods for the amount
of money it would cost to replace them in the country that
you are moving to.
Costs overseas are often much higher
than the US.
Customer satisfaction is our
priority
We are committed to customer satisfaction and creating
a more pleasurable experience
by offering top-notch
service.
The process begins
with our Sales Representatives. All of our representatives are dedicated to customer satisfaction and will provide
you with a complete understanding
of the moving process and
the costs invovled.
The Midwest moving team will
arrive and handle everything
for you. The team will always include professional and experienced full time Midwest employees.
Our customer service department
is always available to provide
you with answers to any questions or concerns you may have.