Planning
Your Move:
Before the move
The Initial Consultation
An Echo Trans World representative will provide an initial
telephone consultation and we will gladly give you advice and guidance, as well
as an estimate of moving costs and ways in which you can minimize those costs. A
trained representative will come to your home, if necessary, at your convenience
for a free estimate. This is all without any obligation whatsoever on your part.
Preliminary Packing
Prior to moving day, you will be involved in preliminary packing (the
consolidation and
packing of your belongings mostly unbreakable such as linens, books, pots, toys,
etc.) into cartons, which Echo Trans World will supply.
On moving day our
professional team of packers will arrive at your home with specially designed
cartons, padded materials and, if necessary, custom-built boxes to safety pack
your furniture, the remainder of goods, including breakables.
Secondary Packing
Echo
Trans World will build heavy-duty "lift-vans" which are custom-made boxes
designed to the size specifications of your shipment. These super-strong boxes
resist all handling incurred in route to your new destination. All of your goods
are packed into wooden, steel-strapped lifts, where they are safely kept until
at your destination.
Arrival at the Destination
Off the Ship
Following the departure from your local port of exit, our services continue in
the country of your destination. With over 6000 agents worldwide and affiliates,
we are able to coordinate the move and pave the way for smooth customs clearance
and expeditious service. Once the shipment is cleared, our agent will make
arrangements for the delivery of your goods to your new home, office or venue.
Clearing Your Baggage
Depending upon the country you are moving to, you will need some or all of the
following documents in order to clear customs:
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Insurance
There
are times when for reasons beyond our control (i.e. acts of God, fire,
hijacking, etc.) when your goods may be damaged or lost. For this reason we
suggest you always insure your goods with an " All Risk, Door to Door Marine
insurance" policy which should take effect on the date which your goods arrive
at our warehouse facilities. (Note: The All Risk Marine Insurance includes war
insurance, which covers hijackings.) While the cost of insurance is not covered
by our estimate, your Echo Trans World representative will be glad to guide you
in the matter.
Echo Trans World provides
shipment internationally from origin to destination. Our knowledge of port
services and our reciprocal arrangements with trustworthy forwarders in
every port enables us to move your cargo efficiently and safely. Echo Trans
World provides both direct and consolidated air, sea rail and truck
services. We take responsibility for ensuring that all the licenses and
paperwork are in order and stay with your shipment until it has been
accepted by the consignee
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