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Packing for International Removals UK



How we pack your personal effects and household goods for shipping

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Experience has shown us that the shipping of loose or individual items in shipping containers inevitably
results in extra handling and subsequently increases the chance of damage and insurance claims.
1st Move International have pioneered the "Shrinkfast" packing system to ensure the
safe and secure shipping of your household goods
. Maximising safety and minimising risk.

  • At 1st Move International we ensure that all your goods are thoroughly prepared for shipping by loading all packed items together onto
    Forestry Commission approved, re-used export standard pallets.
     

  • Your goods are packed tightly to minimise size then securely and expertly fitted to your own wooden export pallet.
     

  • This pallet is then further secured with stretch-wrap to bind all items tightly together minimising movement in transit.
     

  • A further layer of double walled cardboard and 2 layers of bubble wrap help protect your goods from accidental knocks or bumps.
     

  • We are now ready to bag and cover your pallet with a tough, durable and
    water tight "Shrinkfast" cover which is then heat treated to shrink, wrap and secure the whole pallet.
     

  • The completed pallet is then strap banded under and over the pallet 4 times
    to tighten and bind the load directly to the pallet.
     

  • Your pallet is then labelled and measured, EXACTLY. This ensures you are charged for the exact volume you ship. We don't guess your bill !!

We are the only shipping company who employ this method
for the shipment of personal effects and household goods.

Not only does this reduce the amount of man handling but also ensures that
you are charged for the exact space that is taken in our shipping containers
and, as our shrink-wrap is black, the contents remain unseen to prying eyes.
So just how does your other mover pack ?