Export Packing for International Moves: What You Need to Know

When planning an international move, packing your belongings requires more care than it does for a local move.

There is an important difference between standard packing and export packing, especially when furniture and personal belongings are travelling abroad.

An international move can involve a longer journey and several stages of transport. Your belongings may be loaded and unloaded more than once and may pass through ports, warehouses or other facilities along the way.

Export packing is designed to help protect your belongings during this type of journey.

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What Is Standard Packing?

Standard packing is designed to protect your belongings during a normal move.

Depending on your needs, you can choose to pack some or all of your belongings yourself, or you can use a professional packing service.

At Get Cracking Removals, our experienced packing team can take care of some or all of the packing for your move. We can also provide packing materials in advance if you prefer to pack your own belongings.

If you choose our full packing service, our team can prepare your belongings before the move, leaving the next day free for the removal itself.

What Is Export Packing?

Export packing is designed for furniture and personal belongings that are being transported internationally.

International removals can involve longer journeys and more handling than a domestic move. Your belongings may be loaded and unloaded several times and may pass through ports, warehouses and other facilities during transport.

For this reason, export packing uses suitable materials and packing methods to help protect your belongings throughout the journey.

Our international removal teams are trained to pack furniture, everyday household items and fragile belongings for export and shipping.

We use a range of quality packing materials, cartons and crates, depending on what is being transported.

This can include:

Mirrors
China and glassware
Furniture
Grandfather clocks
Sculptures
Other fragile household items

Why Is Export Packing Different?

The main difference is the journey your belongings will make.

A local move may involve a shorter journey with fewer stages of handling. International transport can involve a much longer journey and repeated loading and unloading.

Export packing is designed to deal with the extra handling that can happen during an international move.

The right packing materials and methods can help protect your furniture and personal belongings as they move through the different stages of transport.

Which Items May Need Export Packing?

Not every item needs the same type of protection.

The right packing method depends on what you are moving. Everyday household items, furniture and fragile belongings can all be prepared for international transport using suitable packing materials.

Some items may need extra care because of their shape, material or fragility.

For example, mirrors, glassware, china, sculptures and grandfather clocks may require particular care when being prepared for international transportation.

Very fragile or valuable items may also need custom crating for extra protection.

Custom Crating for Valuable and Fragile Items

Custom crating provides extra protection for extremely fragile or valuable belongings.

A purpose-built crate can be used when an item needs additional protection during transport.

Items that may require custom crating include:

Pianos
Chandeliers
Statues
Paintings
Ornamental mirrors

The right solution will depend on the item and your moving requirements.

This means that not every item needs the same type of packing. Some belongings may need standard packing, while others may need export packing or custom crating.

Can You Pack Your Own Belongings?

Yes. You do not have to use a full professional packing service.

Some customers prefer to pack their own belongings, while others choose to have some or all of their packing done by a professional team.

If you decide to pack yourself, Get Cracking can provide moving boxes and packing supplies before your move.

For an international move, however, it is worth thinking about the journey your belongings will make and whether you have the right materials and enough time to prepare everything properly.

Professional export packing can be particularly useful for furniture, fragile items and belongings that need more specialist protection.

Export Packing and International Removals

Packing is an important part of an international removal.

Your belongings may go through several stages before reaching their final destination. Export packing is designed to prepare furniture, household goods and fragile belongings for this type of international transport.

At Get Cracking Removals, our international removal teams are trained to pack furniture, household goods and fragile effects for export and shipping.

We use a range of packing materials, cartons and crates depending on the belongings being transported.

Which Packing Option Is Right for Your Move?

The right packing solution depends on your belongings and the type of move you are planning.

Standard packing may be suitable for many everyday moving needs.

Export packing is designed specifically for furniture and personal belongings travelling internationally, where longer journeys and additional handling need to be considered.

For very fragile or valuable belongings, custom crating may provide extra protection.

You can also choose to pack some belongings yourself while using a professional packing service for items that need more care.

Plan Your International Move with Get Cracking

Preparing your belongings properly is an important part of an international move.

Whether you choose to pack some items yourself or need professional export packing, good preparation can help make sure your furniture and personal belongings are ready for international transport.

Get Cracking Removals provides international removal and packing services for customers moving from Ireland to destinations around the world.

If you are not sure which packing option is right for your belongings, our team can discuss your needs and help you choose a suitable service.