When you move to another town or state, it can be a stressful experience. But consider the headache of moving to another country. Not only will you have to adjust to a whole new culture and way of life, you also need to obtain the proper visa, find housing and somehow ship all of your possessions abroad.

If you plan on traveling and need to ship your belongings abroad, here are five helpful tips to make the process much easier.

1. Hire a Professional Shipping Company

Unless you are shipping very small items, it’s critical to hire an expert shipping and freighting company with international shipping experience. Your larger possessions will be traveling by ship, and are usually loaded into the cargo ship via crane. [Read more…]