Our Team Our Mission Cargo Logistics Worldwide Service Financial Protection Move Orientation Communication   Shipping Containers Federal Licensing and Credentials Rate Request Shipment Status   Home	International Moving Prices International moving is not a commodity or a product, making “comparison shopping” very difficult. Simply put, the overall cost of an international move is the sum costs of the “elements” previously mentioned plus the Forwarder’s fee. It is a process that differs for each individual customer and is based upon that customer’s specific origin, destination, weight, volume, and needs. Since it is a “network” process, costs are the product of each underlying provider’s services plus the International Forwarder’s fee. Relogistics Worldwide will factor in all anticipated charges and provide you with options when options are available. As each international forwarder will utilize different underlying vendors/service providers, this will bring about variances in the rating process. One forwarder may base a rate upon a lower-priced ocean carrier with a substantially longer transit time. Another may utilize a lesser quality agent at origin or destination with a lower service rate. However, the underlying vendors are rarely so far apart in prices to allow any one forwarder to have a “tremendous” cost advantage over the others. This is where consumers are often taken advantage of. Unfortunately, there are many who will entice customers with artificially low rates under the impression of their ability to offer “discount” rates. The “discount” is usually in the fact that not all necessary services are factored in, the weight/volume is artificially deflated, or grossly inferior service providers are being used. Ultimately, the customer pays for the actual services, weight, volume and services required to perform the move. The primary question presented when soliciting an international rate is the weight to be shipped. As it is impossible for an individual to make this determination, various “rules of thumb” are applied such as number of rooms or on-line estimators - none of which are necessarily accurate. Unscrupulous companies “lowball” weights to produce a more attractive offer. On-line estimators do not take into account 30% to 40% of the items contained within a residence, producing an artificially low weight and volume projection. The only safe method to determine your needs is to have a survey performed by an internationally experienced local mover. Based upon the survey results (cubic feet, weight, container sizes), have 2 to 3 other reputable International Forwarders bid on the shipment based upon the initial survey information. Be suspicious of: · Any rate that is substantially lower than the others. · Rates offered on a “per net 100 pounds” basis, as these often have qualifiers that are beyond your control and can greatly increase the bid price “after the fact”. · Rates that are lacking explanation of inclusions and exclusion. A professional International Forwarder will offer flat rates that are based upon the estimated weight, volume, and services. All rates submitted by Relogistics Worldwide are flat amounts, based upon the validated factors of weight, cube, containerization requirements, service providers and the needs of the customer. This information is outlined up-front with no “hidden” costs. Give us a call today Toll Free at 800-638-1533 or our main office line 317-578-3033. As we hope you have learned, international moving costs and services can be deceptive to the unsuspecting. As industry professionals, we take great pride in the fact that our Corporate Account customers rely upon our experience and direction to manage their international move policies and counsel their transferring executives. As professionals, Relogistics Worldwide believes that it is your right to know how to differentiate between international providers and make your selection based upon the defined services, abilities, reputation, and experience – not false promises of price. ©2009 Relogistics Worldwide, Inc.