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Ans: Usually not more than an hour. Q: What is the purpose of a survey? Ans: We conduct a pre-move survey for the following reasons To Inspect your goods, Understand your needs, Identify delicate & valuable articles, Take measurements to calculate the volume of the goods, Assess manpower and materials requirements, Check facilities for loading, parking, movement of vehicles, etc. During the survey Globe Moving & Storage Co. will also explain the moving process & customs regulations, clear your apprehensions, advise you appropriate means of transport, schedule dates for packing & moving and most importantly help you plan your move more effectively Q: How should I prepare myself for the pre-move survey? Ans:  Identify, the goods
in your house and decide the articles you intend carrying by Air,
Sea, Road or for Storage. Show all the items
you intend carrying to the surveyor. This helps us in making a better
and more accurate estimate. Let us know about
your special needs or areas of concern. Ask as many questions
and clear all your doubts, however simple they may be. Make sure you give
the same brief to all the moving companies surveying your goods Q: Will my goods undergo customs examination? Ans: When the goods leave India, your goods will be physically opened & examined. Globe Moving & Storage Co. will safely repack these goods for you. At destination, depending upon the country you are moving to, your goods may or may not be physically examined. In Europe & America, generally customs formalities mean only documentation. However, sometimes, random checks are done on personal effects. In such cases there will be an physical examination fee which is billed at cost. In other countries, generally your goods will be physically examined. Q: Can I also pack my goods myself? Ans: You can do this, but be aware of the potential problems. For instance, insurance companies will not pay out on goods packed by their owner. Also, Customs officials will almost certainly target goods that you have packed like locked suitcases. If you really must pack some of your goods, leave the cartons unsealed so that the Globe Moving & Storage Co. packing crew can inspect the contents, seal the cartons and make a note in the inventory. Q: How long will the packing take? Ans: Every home is different but for a 2000 sq ft of household effects between two and three days are needed for packing. This is based on a crew of three or four persons. If timing is important, let us know about your requirements and Globe Moving & Storage Co. will coordinate the move accordingly. Q: Why should I choose door to door option for an international consignment? Ans: With door to door option, the main advantage is the Globe Moving & Storage Co. will take the responsibility of your goods all the way till they are delivered to your door step. Here are some of the other advantages. Insurance company
will settle claims only if you use professional movers at both ends. You don't have
fill numerous forms or documents which may be in languages you don't
understand. You don't have
to take the responsibility of going to various departments or office
to complete the Customs formalities. You don't have
to take unnecessary leave and travel long distances to go to the customs You don't have
to spend long hours waiting for your consignment. You don't have
to get fleeced by locally hired agents & middlemen. You don't have
to hire vehicles/labour by the hour and pay more because of delays. You don't have
to worry about the pilferage. You don't have
to worry about unpacking or arranging. You don't have
to worry about disposing debris.
Q: What are the items that I can take and can't take with me? Ans: Generally speaking, you can take most of the personal stuff like clothes, books, curios, utensils, pictures etc. However, all flammable items, liquids, perishable foods and other items that can deteriorate should not be shipped. Think carefully about alcohol & electrical goods. They may attract heavy duty and the electrical goods may not be compatible. Contact Globe Moving & Storage Co. if you require more information about the customs regulations of the country you are moving to. Q: Anything that should definitely not be carried? Ans: Well, mainly those things you might expect - Antiques, drugs, alcohol (in some countries), weapons, ammunition, explosives, Ivory, animal skins, Sandalwood, pornography, Gold, Silver etc. Q: Do I need insurance? Ans: We at Globe Moving & Storage Co. use quality packing materials and experienced crews to pack your goods. But this journey may be covering thousands of miles, experiencing different weather conditions, wide variations of temperature, and several forms of handling. The forces of nature and physics that a shipment has to undergo are unimaginable unless you've seen a freight ship go through an Atlantic swell with 60-ft waves washing over its cargo of shipping containers. So, Insurance is definitely a must and is really a bargain. Q: What kind of insurance should I go in for? Ans: There are different kinds of insurance packages available like Indian Insurance, US Dollar Insurance, Declared value coverage, Replaceable value coverage etc. Globe Moving & Storage Co. can give you additional information if required. Q: How do I value my goods for insurance? Ans: In general, you should think about what it would cost to replace your goods. When completing your insurance value, please be as detailed as possible. Remember to mark down all individual items that have a high replacement cost. It's better to have too much information than not enough in this instance. If you have any questions relating to the coverage, contact Globe Moving & Storage Co. Q: What are the documents required to ship my personal effects out of India? A. To ship your personal effects, we require copy of your Passport, Air-Ticket and destination delivery address. Besides this we will also require an Invoice & Packing List, Customs Declaration, which will be prepared by us and must be signed by you. Q: Can I ship me personal effects prior to my departure from India? Ans: Yes, goods can be sent prior to your departure provided certain Customs bond is provided. Please check with us for further details. Q: Can I ship my car? Ans: In some countries, the import duty on cars is so high, you may not want to even think about importing one. Others will have special regulations regarding emission controls or even have rigorous steam cleaning requirements. Contact Globe Moving & Storage Co. if you require more information about the regulations for automobiles of the country you are moving to.
Q. What happens to my goods once they are packed
and moved from my residence? Should you need any further clarifications please contact Globe Moving & Storage Co. |
