Saturday, January 29, 2011

EAGLE VAN LINES MOVING & STORAGE, INC. NOW OFFERING INTERNATIONAL RELOCATION SERVICES

Jersey City, New Jersey – Cross-country relocation has now gone trans-Atlantic and beyond! Eagle Van Lines, New York and New Jersey’s trusted moving and storage company have expanded their services to include a state-of-the-art international relocation division.

Our no-hassle approach to international relocation means we take the stress out of your move. First and foremost, our trained and efficient movers will visually estimate the bulk of the items you’re shipping and the cost of doing so.  No guessing games.  No on-site weighing.  Our staff will check off your belongings based on the average dimensions and weights of similar products in our reference guides!



“With better than a half century of experience with domestic moving and nearly a decade serving metropolitan New York, it’s our pleasure to offer this great new service,” said Eli Navon, President of Eagle Van Lines Moving & Storage. “Consider it our New Year’s Resolution to serve our customers even better in 2011.”

Of course nothing speaks to satisfaction like already pleased customers. Mr. Kaplan, formerly a resident of New Jersey, used Eagle Van Lines for his recent relocation to Australia.

“Relocating with Eagle Van Lines was a breeze,” said Mr. Kaplan.  “The fourteen and half thousand miles could have easily been 14 miles down the road. Thanks so much for not only the move, but the pre-move advice.”



Some of that advice includes checking with both your new country’s local U.S. Embassy Office for assistance in gathering the appropriate documents, like birth certificates and passports, as well as for making certain all of your items can safely and legally be shipped.  Other odds and ends like bringing compatible electrical devices and finding out the location of the nearest U.S. curriculum-based schools will also help lessen the anxiety common to an overseas move.

Our staff will be there every step of the way to help! Stay tuned to hear about our move to Mumbai, India!  We look forward to taking your call – and safely handling your belongings.

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Tips for Packing Your Valuables for Your Move


Whether you’re moving locally or internationally, packing your valuables can be stressful. Are you packing them correctly? Will they break during the move? Luckily, if you know the right way to pack each item, then your valuables will be intact and in great condition when you arrive at your new home.

Glass

Did you know that using newspaper to pack glass objects can transfer the ink from the newspaper onto your glassware? Instead of using newspaper, try bubble wrap. It will protect your crystal, mirrors, and other glass valuables. When using bubble wrap, make sure that the bubbles are facing away from the object; this way, the bubbles do not mark the glass. To keep items from shifting, use a box that is only slightly larger than the objects inside.

Metal

Silver should be cleaned, polished, and stored in a specially made flannel bag; this will prevent any tarnishing during your move. Metal items, such as machinery and tools, should be packed together, not with more delicate metal objects. Machinery and tools may leak oil and grease, plus they are often large and heavy, and they can stain and damage your more delicate metal items.

Electronics

Packing your electronics properly will ensure that your investment is protected. If you do not have the original box and packaging that the electronic item came in, then you can use bubble wrap. You want to keep the box as dry as possible. Add desiccant packs to help absorb any moisture in the box.

Appliances

Appliances need to be specially prepared before your move. For instance, refrigerators and freezers need to be defrosted and thoroughly cleaned. The most important thing is to make sure all appliances are clean and dry before moving them. Disconnect any hoses, wrap them in dry towels, and place inside the appliance.

If you need help packing and moving, then contact Eagle Van Lines. We specialize in local and international moves and will make sure your move is easy and efficient. Call us at (866) 351-1743 for more information.