LONG DISTANCE: The reputation of a moving company is one of the biggest factors in selecting a mover, but for long distance moves, it should be the biggest factor. Consider the care and effort that movers must apply. Experience and capability should take precedence over pride. Long distance and commercial move charges are based mainly on the weight or cubic feet of your items and the distance they need to be moved. Since full trailers by single households, discounts are always available because moving companies have to consolidate a dew household's items together into one 18-wheel truck. In order to avoid additional charges during the move, you must: Know the layout of your new community or apartment complex Know if the area will accommodate huge 18-wheelers. Know the building restrictions beforehand. Know about walkway/elevator access. The moving company will have no knowledge of this information, so its up to you to provide it to the best of your knowledge. IN ADDITION: Make the movers guarantee the time of arrival - tell them to provide with two time slots - one being the anticipated time of arrival and the other factoring in unforeseen difficulties such as weather, traffic, flat tires, etc. For the duration of the estimated slots, have someone available at your new destination to receive your items, otherwise, the items will be places into a storage facility. This means you will have to pay for a number of extra costs: The effort it took to place your items in storage The renting of the storage space The time, truck, and manpower that it will take for them to deliver them back to your home/apartment. Avoid this nightmare by being at your new destination before your moves. Have the time frame to work with. INTERNATIONAL MOVESL.D. Moving & Storage we are an international moving company who understands that you're not just moving your belongings from one place to another. You're moving to a new country with different customs and possibly a different language. Your life is changing before your very eyes. You have all new needs in terms of international moving services - from customs clearance to flexible storage options during your journey.With everything you have to think about already, you shouldn't have to worry about the actual move itself. Because Allied International moves more people worldwide than any other company, we've perfected the process. With one point of contact to guide you from sophisticated online tracking of your shipment, we have you covered, every step of the way.What Differs From Other International Movers?What makes L.D. Moving & Storage different as an international moving company is our ability to recognize your specific needs for your move, and then customize your international moving services to reflect those needs. You need an international moving company with knowledge, experience and comprehensive resources to transport you globally. You need L.D. Moving & Storage.Our international moving services begin with your personal move coordinator who will not only plan every detail of your move, but will also be your only point of contact throughout your journey. Your personal coordinator will oversee your move from start to finish, ensuring your satisfaction along the way. Our skilled professionals will effectively pack up your entire residence and prepare your belongings for the rigorous journey overseas. We will only use the highest quality packing materials and supplies, and we inventory every piece of your shipment. You can make use of our online shipment tracking to monitor where your belongings are at all times during transit. You will receive shipment details regarding your vessel or flight number as part of our international moving services.If you are not transporting all your belongings at once, you can utilize our many storage-in-transit options. Storage options are an ideal facet of our international moving services if you require a limited shipment size, if you are renting a home while overseas or if you are staying in a hotel before relocating permanently into a residence.* Create an inventory of your home. * Make a list or video tape of your possessions * Separate valuables that will not be loaded on the truck, such as jewelry and documents. * Dispose of items you no longer want, make a donation or have a garage sale. * Purchase or Gather boxes, tape, packing paper, markers and other packing suppliesL.D. Moving & Storage can provide you with long or short term storage to best suite your needs, Temperature control with warehouse & facility access. Our facility offers 24 hour monitor control 7 days a week with competitive prices. Call us for a free estimate today our toll free number is (855) 282-6683