International Moving and Packing Checklist

International Mover in New York and around the World

Sea & Air International, headquartered in New York, is in the business of packing, storing, moving and unpacking people’s lives and we try our best to assure we are the first choice international mover for individuals, families and corporations. We set this high standard by having designed specialized international mover solutions with an outstanding track record of success. You will not find a more detailed and professional international moving company in New York or around the world to best manage your upcoming international relocation. Sea & Air International not only moves household goods, we also handle corporate relocations and international shipments, as well as, logistics and hospitality needs. Our unparalleled commitment to quality and service has come to represent the Sea & Air International Advantage. We do more than move your belongings...we move your life. We’ve proven time and again that trust is essential to a successful moving experience.

One Month Prior to Move Day

  • Book a moving company.
  • Notify the post office.
  • Notify doctors, dentists, and other service providers.
  • Notify your Human Resources and/or Payroll department at work.
  • Order moving supplies.
  • Sort and discard, or donate unwanted items. Many charitable organizations will pick items up.
  • Confirm elevator, loading dock, and parking space reservations for move day at both origin and destination addresses.
  • Begin packing; clearly labeling boxes with your name, contents, and destination for the box (i.e. “DR” for Dining Room, “MBR” for Master Bedroom. See our Packing Guide for further tips.)

Two Weeks Prior to Move Day

  • Notify utility companies, as applicable: Telephone, Cell Phone, Electric, Gas/Oil, Cable, Internet Service Provider, Water,
  • Make arrangements for disassembly of difficult items (pool tables, swing sets, etc.).
  • Make arrangements for parking permits, where applicable.
  • Make arrangements for a babysitter/pet-sitter on move day, as necessary.
  • Arrange for time off from work to prepare for the move and to be present on move day.

One Week Prior to Move Day

  • Confirm move date and time with your moving company. If moving with Sea & Air International, your Move Coordinator will contact you a week prior to the move to ensure that all details are accurate for move day.
  • Provide moving company with new telephone number, if applicable
  • Complete the high-value inventory form, provided by your moving company, and choose the appropriate valuation option. If moving with Gentle Giant, your Move Coordinator can assist with this process.
  • Remove fragile and loose items from drawers and pack carefully in small moving boxes.
  • Remove all permanently affixed items you wish to take from walls and ceilings (drapes, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, etc.).
  • Change address with all newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals to which you subscribe.
  • Alert friends and family to new address and contact details.

One Day Prior to Move Day

  • Consolidate clearly-marked boxes of fragile items in one area of your home. Alert your moving crew about these boxes on move day.
  • Identify furniture that is fragile by nature or has been weakened by previous damage and prepare to bring it to your crew's attention on move day.
  • Separate and label items not intended for transport by your movers.
  • Isolate checkbook, keys, passports, plane tickets, cash, credit cards and prescription medications.

On Move Day

  • Confirm that telephones are in working order at both current and new locations.
  • Defrost, drain, wash, and dry refrigerators and freezers.
  • Drain gas and oil from lawn mowers, generators, snow blowers, etc.
  • Disconnect propane tank from gas grill. Your movers will not be able to transport the tank on move day.

Sea & Air International is committed to:

  1. Providing clarity of our international mover costing which means you know there are no hidden charges.
  2. Communicating the most accurate and timely advice before, during and after your international move.
  3. Responding to clients' needs by assigning a dedicated, experienced international mover representative.
  4. Delivering higher standards as an international mover across all points of contact for our clients.
  5. Offering the most experienced packing crews who use the correct packing techniques and materials.
  6. Meeting our clients' rapidly changing requirements by continuously investing in new technologies.
  7. Maintaining an in-depth international mover training program for new associates.

Competitive Pricing

Our policy as an international mover is to be competitive and we do so while providing professionalism and affordability. Transit times naturally vary from one continent to another and we will do our best to make sure your shipment arrives on time, on budget. As a full-service international mover, we offer a variety of service choices allowing the price to vary accordingly. We work with you to match your needs, and your budget, to the appropriate service for your next international move.

Clarity of Communication

At Sea & Air International, each client is a top priority. That means everyone at Sea & Air International goes the extra mile to explain the international moving process, answer questions, and meet every customer need every step of the way. We continuously look for innovative ways to be even more responsive, more efficient. The Sea & Air International website is full of helpful information about international moving-from how to prepare, to the customs process, to tips for relocating to a new environment.

One Contact in international moving

We recognize not all international moving companies are the same. We believe each international move is different and has its own specific requirements. We are sensitive to, and look for those special requirements to be sure that your needs are fully understood and that we are prepared to provide the services required to assure your international move is seamless. You will be assigned a Sea & Air representative to oversee your move, who will keep you informed every step of the way. As a notable international mover, Sea & Air International has the benefit of decades of experience in international moving and shipping. You get unsurpassed knowledge from our team, each of whom is dedicated to treating your overseas move and your shipment as if it were her own. Sea & Air International has carefully chosen and fostered strong and wide-ranging relationships with international moving service providers around the world. Rest assured, with Sea & Air International as you overseas mover, you will have one contact who knows everything about your move. You will deal only with your Sea & Air representative, who will coordinate everything from start to finish, communicating with you throughout the process until your move is complete and you are totally satisfied.

Higher Standards as a full service international mover

Genuine compassion sets Sea & Air International apart as an international moving company, and our attention to detail brings everything together as a notable international mover. From the very moment of contacting a Sea & Air representative we will do our best to make sure your upcoming international move is easy for you. You will not find a more detailed and professional international moving company in New York or around the world to best manage your overseas move. We set this high standard by having developed specialized international mover solutions with an outstanding track record of success.

Packing Crews

All of our packing crews come with extensive experience in packing as well as a full knowledge in the latest art crating materials. Wherever your international move takes you or requires, Sea & Air International can offer innovative overseas moving solutions to achieve the most effective and economical approach for crating and packaging. In addition to individuals and corporations, we have years of experience preparing and packing for some of the most notable museums and art galleries in the world. Using skill, care and attention, we use proven experiences of master packers, thus giving your personal possessions the best protection.

Constant Innovation in overseas moving

Our international moving services are designed to provide the resources needed to assist you with your overseas move. We are able to tailor our international moving services to provide a seamless solution to your overseas relocation. As a full-service international mover, Sea & Air International uses the latest technologies and facilities for making sure your belongings are safe, secure. We have state-of-the-art storage facilities that are climate-controlled with a large network of security cameras. We can hold your items for as short or as long as you like, coordinating around your schedule, not ours.

Our Staff

At the end of the day, you hire more than an international moving company. You hire the people who work there. We have not forgotten what helped make us a leading international mover in the United States: our team. All new hires are put through stringent training about international moving and about the latest technologies in the international moving service industry. We pass down years of experience to our employees so they can help make your overseas move a seamless one.

To learn more about how we can assist you with all of your moving needs, send us an e-mail, or call us toll free (877) 882.8886.

Sea & Air International is a Fully Licensed and Bonded OTI (Ocean Transportation Intermediary) international mover, and NVOCC licensed by the FMC (Federal Maritime Commission). Fully Licensed and Bonded FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Sea & Air International is a registered member of the HHGFAA (Household Goods Forwarders Association of America, Inc.) and AMSA (American Moving and Storage Association).