international movers

Just as an aside LCL(less than container load) does not mean you have to wait til they feel a container - that's actually groupage. Less than container load means they build a crate in which all your goods go, and send it wthout a container. It would obviously cost less than a container but is not really cost effective, groupage is the better option but isn't available to everywhere due to the long waiting times. The only places where gorupage is effective to and you don't wait for months is the UK, sometimes Australia, it also depends on the copany you use, a bigger company will be able to fill a container far quicker than the smaller ones, as they simply do more business. LCL is only available for quite small shipments (under 10cubic metres).

Have used GAC in jebel ali to move to the US abt 7 yrs ago...very happy with them....And now used allied Pickfords on our return back...also very good..infact allied for rtn from toronto...and we did not have a full container...not sure what they chareged tho...but worth giving them a call...good luck with your move.

Unfortunately I used Global and I was very happy with the agent and liked and trusted her. Whilst I couldn't fault the service prior to shipping, in Dubai, the whole experience in the UK was very badly handled and Dubai washed their hands off it when we appealed for them to intervene and provide us with assistance. EuroUSA shipping are Global's UK partner. Check the internet for reviews about them, I wish I had done my homework more thoroughly. I only checked for Global reviews. In terms of cost I paid just under 18k for 20ft container to UK and it was fully packed. However GAC were cheaper and Allied just over that mark. I felt reassured about Global after checking the internet reviews and this site but I wouldn't use them ever again. They laid on extra charges that were hidden in small print and unfairly applied. There was no valid explanation for the charges and our communication proved we shouldn't have paid extra but they held us to ransom and refused to release our shipment in the UK unless we paid up. That was the most dissapointing aspect of this whole experience with them. I complained bitterly but they failed to respond to my calls and I was getting fed up with the top management at both ends brushing off our queries surrounding the charges. They sent 1 response in the end in which they supported their charges without even bothering to contact us the customer. In the end the cost was a lot more moving with Global than if I had gone with someone else. My friends just used Allied and they have been very very happy but the stuff has yet to arrive in the UK so am not sure of that end. Check who the movers here partner with in the destination country and do a thorough search on them. If in doubt don't use them. It is stressful enough without a bad moving experience. Big tip if you wish to store go to Big Yellow - they have a promotion running which cut the cost in half for us compared to the movers charges. Our home is rented and the tenants don't move out until Summer. Good luck with everything

I am paying 18k for 20ft to UK with Global relocations. Give them a call, they are quite good :04-8855611 Maybe get a few quotes before going ahead. good luck!

VERY surprised that Crown will only do a full container load. Can you go back and ask them if they don't offer LCL service (that is "less than container load"). Or are you wanting your stuff there by a certain date? The thing with LCL is that you have to wait till they have enough people wanting small amounts shipped to the same place so that they can fill a container and send it off. Alternatively, for small amounts, you have to go via air. If Crown don't do LCL then you can check out www.fidi.com for other reputable movers. FIDI is the Federation International de Demenageures Internationaux (or Intl Federation of International Movers) and is the only international association of movers. They audit all their movers very strictly so generally, you get good movers, and SHOULD anything go wrong, you have FIDI to turn to if the mover doesn't respond well (or at all). If you do get in touch with other movers, ask them about LCL. Depending on how small an amount it is, then ask about air too. Air can be surprisingly affordable sometimes.

when are you moving? 20,000 sounds alot !!!