Month: November 2017

Moving a car across the country can add considerable expense to a residential move.

If you need to move your car across the country during a residential move, you need to understand that there is no cheap and easy way to do it. Every method has its advantages and disadvantages. The following tips will help you make a more informed decision on moving your car:

#1 Always Have Enough Insurance

There are a variety of ways to get a car across the country, such as driving it yourself, hiring a driver or shipping it. Whatever method you choose, double check to make sure you have insurance that will reimburse you if something bad happens during the trip.

Make sure the policy limits are high enough and if necessary, talk to your agent to make sure your car insurance policy will provide coverage while it’s moved. And if you hire a company to ship your vehicle, make sure their insurance is enough to cover you if your vehicle gets damaged while they transport it.

#2 Think about Selling the Vehicle

It sounds odd, right? The best way to move your vehicle is to get rid of it? Depending on how old the vehicle is and how reliable it is, it may not make financial sense to move it with you.

For example, how much life does it have left? Could it handle putting another 2,500 miles on it? If not, driving it is out of the question. So that leaves shipping it. But shipping a car across the United States can easily top $1,000. If your car is only worth $2,500, is it worth shipping it at the cost of almost half its value?

If it can handle such a long drive, is it worth the cost of the professional driver? If you’re driving it, is it worth the several days of lost work, gas, lodging and food you’ll need to pay to drive it across the country? Then don’t forget the situation where you need to get back to your original destination – you’ll have to factor in the cost of a one-way plane ticket.

Moving a vehicle across the United States isn’t usually a major issue for most people moving since they need the car anyway to get to their new destination. For the other situations, contact our team at Nilson Van to discuss your options and how they can arrange to move your vehicle during your next residential move.

Making sure everything goes right during an office relocation is of particular importance because any problems can lead to lost revenue.

If you have an office move coming up, keep the following tips in mind to reduce the chances of extra stress and headaches along the way:

1.Assign One Person to Be in Charge

Nothing causes more confusion, delay, anger, frustration or annoyance than having too many people handle one thing. To make the office move as streamlined as possible, you need to have one person in charge. This person doesn’t necessarily have to handle everything, but they need to be the sole person contacting the moving companies and keeping track of all the information relating to the move.

The last thing you want is Person A with some information about the move and Person B with different information about the move. Lack of unity can stall the moving process and delays are never good when moving.

2.Hire a Full-Service Mover

Full-service movers are the most expensive type of movers, but for a good reason: they do a good job. Just like having a centralized person from your office to handle your move, it’s nice to have just one moving company to deal with concerning your move.

A full-service mover is nice because there’s only one company to coordinate things. The more “moving parts” you have for your move, the more likely there will be a delay or something will go wrong.

3.Have Clear Deadlines

Sometimes, there is no set time or date when a move must take place. This flexibility is nice, but it can lead to confusion and indecision. To prevent this, have clear dates when the move must occur. For example, know when the current office’s lease will expire and choose a move out date sometime in advance to provide a cushion in case there are delays. This works a lot better than telling people the move needs to take place sometime before the middle of the month.

If you’re wondering how to move your office to its new location, contact Nilson Van; our team has years of experience with office moves and can make them as headache free as possible.

Moving as a member of the military adds yet another layer of conditions on how and when a move may take place.

If you are moving in the military, you understand that relocation isn’t as simple as packing belongings and getting them to your new location. There are a slew of other considerations which can complicate things. This is why using a professional mover can improve the moving process and reduce headaches. Here are three reasons to trust professionals movers with your military move:

1.They Understand the PCS Process

PCS, or permanent change of station, is the military term for “moving.” When you receive your PCS orders, you have three options to begin moving. First, you may hire a private company to do the move. Second, you can have the US military handle the move for you. Lastly, you can use a combination of the first two options. Professional movers understand these options and can help you choose the most efficient option for you.

2.They Understand the Reimbursement Process

If you choose to hire a private moving company to handle your move, you receive a reimbursement payment from the US military. Unfortunately, the amount depends on a complex series of formulas and rules. If you’re not careful, you will not receive full reimbursement for the cost of your move. A professional moving company is aware of these constraints and can make sure your move is within budget.

3.Avoid the Red Tape

If you’d like to use the US military to handle your move, it could be the best option for you and your family. But as you already know, the military isn’t the most efficient organization when it comes to paperwork. Getting 30,000 troops with full logistical support halfway across the world in 36 hours? Not a problem. Process your forms within a few days? It’s a crapshoot. Therefore, let a company that specializes in moving personal belongings handle your move for you.

Service members such as yourself make tremendous sacrifices for this country. The least you deserve is help so your next move is as seamless as possible. Nilson Van is your best option for your next military move; Contact us today.

When planning out an international move, you should be aware that customs may hold and destroy some belongings you wish to take with you.

An international move brings with it the added complication of dealing with another set of laws regarding importation of certain items. Exactly what may cross the border will depend on the specific country’s laws. Below is a list of items that a country’s customs agents might not allow you to bring during your move:

Firearms

The United States is unique in that firearms are widely held by private citizens. In most other countries, private citizens may not own firearms, and if they can, there are heavy restrictions on what they can have. So if you’re trying to bring your guns and ammunition to your new country, there’s a good chance you can’t. At the very least, you’ll probably need to go through special paperwork to get them through customs.

Pornographic Materials

Even in the United States, with some of the most liberal free speech and press laws in the history of the world, adult materials are subject to restrictions on who sells them and who may possess them. It’s no surprise that many countries go further and prohibit their possession by anyone within their borders.

Alcohol and Narcotics

These are subject to heavy regulation in the United States and the vast majority of other countries (assuming they’re not illegal). As a result, if you want to consume any of these, even for a valid medical reason, you may need to follow your new country’s specific rules regarding their use. This usually includes not being able to import them during your move.

Agricultural Products

Bringing non-native plants and animals, including seeds, is usually a no-no. Newly introduced plants and animals can wreak havoc on an ecosystem that is unfamiliar with them.

Moving internationally isn’t easy, and it comes with risks of losing your belonging due to actions by customs officials. To help reduce this risk, contact our professional moving team at Nilson Van for your next move.