FAQs

How does payment work?

For all our Pallet and U-Crate services you can now pay online at the time of booking using our store portal.

Are there any extra charges?

Not normally, unless there is a customs inspection in which case we will provide you detailed documentation of the customs charges.

How about insurance?

We can provide shipping insurance if you would like, which we will review with you after booking. Since many shippers don't know exactly what they want to ship until they start packing, we allow you to add insurance after you book to ensure you get the proper coverage you would need.

Can I let you know the delivery address later?

Yes, no problem. This is the case for many people moving overseas and whenever you have the address, you can let us know and we'll update your shipment accordingly.

How much notice or lead time do you need to arrange everything?

2 weeks notice.

How do I know if my items will fit?

We suggest taking the dimensions of the Pallet or U-CRATE service you're looking to book and draw out a rectangle on the floor and wall using masking tape. This will allow you to get a good idea of the size of the space you'll be working with. If your items fit inside your masking tape drawing, then you'll be in good shape on packing day.

Are there any items that I can't ship?

Yes, please review the Prohibited Items List here.

Can I load a Pallet or U-CRATE inside my house?

The Pallets & U-CRATE's are larger than most doors of a typical home, so packing inside is not an option. They must be on flat, hard ground so we can collect them with a pallet jack and tail lift truck. A driveway, garage or curbside is normally the best location to use as your packing location.

Do I need to have a detailed packing list?

Yes and we have an app on our web site to help you create your list.

How do I book my shipment?

When you're ready to book, simply click on the service you would like, choose your origin and destination, make online payment and then submit the details of your shipment on the booking page.

Get More Answers To Your Questions In Our FAQ Section.

International Shared Container Service

Here’s a great new idea if you have boxes and furniture that won’t fit on a pallet or in a U Crate, or if you are in a non-service area for your overseas shipping needs. Choose one of the options below to get your things to UPakWeShip’ terminal in Walterboro SC or near Rotterdam the Netherlands. After that we take care of it through to your residence overseas via our shared shipping container.

 

You can load into any DIY moving container in your own time on the ground at your residence, no waiting around for the truck to come to load or worry about strangers in the house or port congestion or bad weather. Just load it in your own time.  With our shared containers, you only pay for the space you use.

Options

OPTION 1

Use a DIY mover like www.1800packrat.com https://www.zippyshell.com/ www.smartboxmovingandstorage.com www.pods.com www.uhaul.com/UBox/ www.unitsstorage.com www.upack.com to get your shipment from your house to UPakWeShip’s terminal in SC. The advantage of this option is that you can load it in on the ground in your own time. The containers are totally waterproof. When you have finished loading, they will collect it and bring it to UPakWeShip’s terminal where we will unload your things from the domestic container and load it into our international shipping container.

OPTION 2

Use a domestic mover to bring your things to UPakWeShip’s terminal where we will unload your things from the truck and load it into our international shipping container.

OPTION 3

Hire a U Haul or Penske truck and drive your things to UPakWeShip’s terminal where we will unload your things from the truck and load it into our international shipping container. You can also bring with you any items you need stored while you are overseas or possibly shipped at a later stage.

UPakWeShip Features

 

Only Company That Specializes in International Self-Pack Shipping

Thousands of Successful International Moves

No Hidden Fees, All Inclusive Quotes Given

Fully Licensed and Bonded by Federal Maritime Commission

Save Thousands

 

With UPakWeShip, you’ll always be saving money because most international moving companies will charge you for packing services. Despite what other guys tell you, you CAN pack your own international shipment.

We’ll guide you through the entire process, quickly and professionally, saving you money and providing you the stress free moving service you deserve.

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