The government requires all items be packed by the carrier. Your electronic items may be packed in the original factory cartons; however, will be inspected by the carrier and sealed with security seals before they are placed into the overseas container.
Who is responsible for dissembling my outside items (barbeque, swing set, TV / antenna etc)
The shipper is responsible for dissembling all outside items, including draining hot tubs, spas etc.
Am I responsible for disconnecting all electrical item or will the packers do it ?
The shipper is responsible for dissembling all electronics, appliances, draining waterbeds, and defrosting, unplugging the refrigerator and defrosting it, removing item from the attic and crawl space.
Will the packers pack food stuff ?
They will pack canned food and item that will not spoil. Open containers or item that might spoil dispose of.
I have Professional gear how will they handle it ?
The regulations now allow the spouse to have a pro gear allowance. If you and your spouse have a pro gear the spouse’s pro gear must be declared during counseling. The member is allowed to doing during the pack out. All “Pro Gear” will be weighted during the packing process or 40# per cubic foot will be allowed in no scale is available. The weight will be annotated on the inventory.
What do I do with the things I will be taking with me?
Separate the items you will be taking with you and place them in either a room or area of the house and indicate these items do not go.
If I have a motorcycle/ATV who is responsible to prepare
it for shipping ?
It is the shipper’s responsibility to drain the gas, disconnect the battery from the vehicle, and secure the cables. Proof of ownership such as, registration is required.
When I arrive at the destination my shipment will need to go into storage. Is it possible to have some of the items delivered to my temporary housing ?
Yes, during counseling my your request. Depending on the items either the packers or the driver will make up a separate inventory for those items.
Is it possible to find out where my shipment is while I am in transit to my new residence ?
Yes, contact the carrier and they will be able to tell you where the driver is and give you an ETA.