If you’re moving to the Land Down Under, you have a number of questions. For those shipping personal effects from Canada to Australia, the questions double. One of the most important questions is, “How long does it take to ship my goods from Canada to Australia?” The answer will depend on what method you’re using to ship your goods. Read on to learn about how long it will take you to see your goods.

Sending Your Goods by Air

The fastest way to send your goods to Australia is by air. It will take approximately a week or so for them to arrive.

That being said, sending them by air is also the most expensive method. Moreover, the amount of items you can ship is quite limited. You can’t ship large and heavy items such as furniture. Also, there are other restrictions on what you can ship by air – you can’t send items such as aerosol containers or items with lithium batteries.

Sending Your Goods by Sea

Sending your goods by sea, conversely, is a significantly longer process. It can take between six to nine weeks to ship goods by sea from Toronto to Australia.
Bear in mind that shipping by sea is considerably cheaper. Additionally, you can ship larger items, such as furniture, on a boat.

Other Sources of Delays

Australia has some of the toughest biosecurity rules in the world. Customs authorities in Australia are scrupulous about ensuring that nothing harms the country’s crops. As such, inspections of shipments are the norm.
These inspections can add time to the shipment process. In addition, if customs authorities discover that one of your items is contaminated, they will destroy it. This adds a needless expense to your move.

Ensuring Your Goods Arrive in Australia in a Reasonable Amount of Time

Regardless of which method you choose to ship your goods to Australia, you can help the shipping company adhere to the estimate it gave you by following Australian customs regulations.
Don’t bring anything forbidden into the country such as fruits, nuts, plants, seeds, or biological products (see the list here). Make sure that whatever you are shipping is clean, empty and dry. Things that are wet and dirty are a breeding ground for bacteria. Also, soil can carry diseases which could kill Australian crops. By taking the time when you’re packing to make sure your goods are ready for Australia, you can help them get to your new home on time.

Orbit International Moving Logistics Ltd.: Your International Moving Experts

If you’re moving to Australia, contact Orbit International Moving Logistics Ltd today. We have over ten years of experience moving our clients Down Under and around the world. Some of our clients like us so much, they’ve used us more than once. We’ve impressed them with our commitment to excellent customer service. Want to discover what makes Orbit different? Call us today at 416-661-4228 to find out.
By Adi Shaked

If you’re planning on moving abroad and you’re looking for a Toronto international moving company, one of your first questions is, “How long will it take to ship my stuff to my new home?”
When it comes to international shipping, there isn’t always a single standard. That’s because there’s more than one way to ship goods, and it also depends on their destination. Read on to learn more about what goes into estimates for how long it takes to ship belongings internationally.

Methods of International Shipping
There are three ways to ship goods: land, air, and sea. Each of those methods takes a different amount of time.

Air is the fastest way to get items from one place to another. You can expect your shipment to arrive in a matter of days. However, because it takes so little time, shipping by air is also the most expensive method. In addition, not everything can be shipped by air – if you have large, heavy, bulky furniture, those items will have to go by land or sea.

Land is the second fastest way of shipping items. It can also take a few days to move goods from Point A to Point B. Land shipments aren’t always an appropriate solution for international shipping, though. It’s one thing if you’re moving from Toronto to Manhattan; it’s another thing if you’re moving from Toronto to Paris. In cases where people are moving off the continent, your goods will only travel by land when they reach the port and they’re ready to be transported to your new home.

Sea is the slowest method of shipping items, but it is the least expensive. A large ship can hold a great deal of cargo, making it cheaper to ship by sea. How long does it take for a Toronto international moving company to ship by sea? There’s not a clear-cut answer because there are certain factors that need to be taken into consideration.

What Can Affect the Delivery of Sea Shipments?
There are two things that affect sea shipment delivery times: the distance of the destination and unforeseen circumstances.

We’ll go back to the example of shipping goods to Paris from Toronto. That could take several weeks. Let’s say you’re shipping goods from Toronto to Auckland – because that’s further than Paris, you’ll need to add more time.

Unforeseen circumstances include bad weather and port strikes. Bad weather can delay shipments. Port strikes prevent your shipment from leaving the dock, even if it arrives there on time. Your Toronto international moving company will do its best to avoid these circumstances, but keep in mind that they can’t be completely averted.

Orbit International Moving Logistics Ltd.: Your Choice for a Toronto International Moving Company
If you’re looking for a Toronto international moving company, contact Orbit International Moving Logistics Ltd today. We have over a decade of experience shipping goods all over the world. To find out what makes Orbit different, call us today at 416-661-4228.

By Adi Shaked

Question:
How long is in Orbit in business?

Answer:
Orbit was founded in the year of 2004.  The founders, who are also close friends, decided to open the company after years in specializing in exporting appliances to overseas with a different voltage.
Both owners moves several times and experienced mixes results. Since they both had extensive experience with shipping and excellent customer service skills, they decided to venture into moving people around the world.

The rest is history. Today, Orbit International moving Logistics is recognizes as one of the best international movers in Canada and in North America.

Question:
How long does it take for my shipment to arrive to overseas?

Answer:

When shipping overseas, a common question is how long would it take.
The answer to this question will vary up on the type of shipment,  the destination and the size of the shipment.
Typically Air shipments take 3-7 days and Ocean shipments take 3-14 weeks, Road shipments take 1-28 days.
When a shipper has a dedicated container, the transit time is faster since the consolidator does not have to wait for additional shippers to load their goods into the same container.
Keep in mind that if the shipment arrives prior to your arrival, storage fees most likely apply to your shipment. It is important to have thorough communications with the moving company you choose about the time frame of your move in order to avoid unexpected fees at the destination.

Question:

How long in advance should I book my international move?

Answer:

This will depend on the time of year that you are planning to ship
your goods overseas. In the summer, all international moving companies are
extremely busy since most people move during the summer. If this is your case,
it would be better to book your move 2-4 months in advance. If you are moving
during the winter, 1-3 weeks would be sufficient.

Moving abroad can be exciting. Figuring out where you’re going to store your stuff isn’t. In fact, it can be headache-inducing. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. What if you knew that you had access to high quality storage that included insurance for your belongings, so you had peace of mind that your things would be safe for the duration of the time they were in storage? Read on to learn more about short and long term storage offered by your international moving company.

Why Use Short Term Storage?

We’ll use an example to illustrate the benefits of using short term storage offered by your international moving company.

Jack is moving to London, England for work. For the first three months, he knows he’s going to be living in a furnished flat. After that, he’s going to start looking for an unfurnished place, and then he’ll send his shipment over.

In the meantime, Jack has chosen to store his belongings at his moving company’s storage facility. When he’s ready to ship his things, he’ll contact the moving company and the movers will pack the items into containers.

Why did Jack choose to store his goods at the moving company’s facility instead of at a self-storage unit? For a start, the moving company insures his belongings. If he were to keep them in a self-storage unit, those items wouldn’t be insured. Moreover, Jack knows that the storage facility is clean, fireproof, and equipped with a state-of-the-art security system.

Why Use Long Term Storage?

You might be reading this and saying, “Well, I can see where short term storage makes sense. But why would I want to store my stuff long term at the moving company’s facilities? Doesn’t it make more sense in that situation to use self-storage?”

Again, we’ll use an example to illustrate. This time, Jack is living in Australia. He expected to get a work permit fairly quickly, but it’s taken him over a year. Jack didn’t want to ship his belongings over before he had a work permit, because he wouldn’t be able to stay in the country otherwise.

Although the situation is different, the reasons for choosing his moving company’s storage over a self-storage unit are the same. Jack’s belongings are still insured as long as they’re at the moving company, and the movers can quickly prepare them for shipment once Jack contacts them. They’ll be safe in the fireproof, temperature-controlled storage facility, so Jack doesn’t have to worry about them being damaged.

Orbit International Moving Logistics Ltd.: Your Source for High Quality Storage

Whether you’re looking to store your things for a few months or a few years, Orbit International Moving Logistics Ltd. can help you. We provide long term and short term storage in a fireproof, temperature-controlled storage facility protected by a top of the line security system, and you can access the storage during regular business hours. To learn more, call us at 416-661-4228 today.

By Adi Shaked

“Your crew was friendly and professional. They were courteous, thoughtful and careful with our belongings. We would happily recommend you to any family considering you guys for their move.”

A. Goldenberg

“Gera, went above and beyond his duty. He helped us so much on the most stressful day of our lives. We can’t say enough good things about our experience with Orbit.”

Long Term Storage

Orbit International Moving Logistics LTD. offers convenient, economical and secure storage solutions. We can store your household belongings, Vehicle, office equipment or documents. Our storage facilities are fireproof and fully alarmed.

We maintain our facilities at the highest standard of cleanliness. Access to your goods is always available during business hours. Our rates are the most competitive in the marketplace.

When you keep your belonging in long term storage in Canada, it is extremely important that the warehouse is temperature regulated in order to avoid freeze damage to your goods

We have convenient billing options and a helpful staff to aid in planning both the moving and storage of your goods. Make sure to ask our relocation specialists about our special storage discounts.

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“Thanks so very much to you and your staff for an excellent overseas move. All aspects of the service you delivered were exemplary and I was most impressed with your office staff who were knowledgeable about customs and kept us up to date throughout the process. The moving crew were helpful, courteous and energetic. Overall an excellent experience”

Long Distance Moving

Orbit provides superior moving services from coast to coast that suit both your schedule and your budget. We move your possessions with the same care and attention we provide to the hundreds of local-move customers we serve each year.

After a pre-move survey of goods to be moved conducted by one of our certified estimators, we will provide you with a binding estimate of your moving cost. Here at Orbit, we pride ourselves on being on time and on budget.

Our experienced crew will pack your belongings in the most efficient and secure manner possible. We employ a sophisticated tagging system that ensures that all your possessions arrive at your destination.

Moving can be a painful process, and when you add the stress of long distance travel, hours of drive time, interstate paperwork and the hassle of adapting to a whole new climate – it can become unbearable. Orbit may be one of a number of movers based in Toronto, but we also handle long distance moves to cities all over Canada. Whether you plan to move East to Halifax, or West to Vancouver or Calgary, we have the experience and the resources to help your long distance move go as smoothly as possible.

Long distance moves require a huge amount of planning. Unlike a local move, where your belongings are simply packed, transported and delivered – long distance relocations may require extra paperwork, transferring utilities to unfamiliar companies, finding new schools and doctors’ offices and handling the transportation of all the family vehicles and belongings. Handling all of the extra work can become daunting quickly, but using a long distance mover like Orbit will save you countless time and energy to focus on the important things. By allowing us to pack and plan all the actual “moving” aspects of your move – you will be free to make sure you and your family adjust smoothly to your new home and community.

Orbit’s highly trained moving consultants and Orbit’s expert movers have handled almost every moving day issue under the sun, and are ready and able to help you plan, pack and execute your upcoming long distance move. From the moment our consultant arrives at your home to assess moving costs, to the second the last of your family and belongings arrives safely at your new household – we stand with our customers through ever step of their long distance move. Day by day, kilometer by kilometer, we guarantee to provide you with the resources you need for your long distance journey, and to provide them with a smile.

Before you even get started, have a look at all of the great free moving resources we have available here on our website. From packing guides and money saving tips to planning timelines and a place to buy affordable packing supplies – our website is a one stop shop for getting your move off on the right foot.

So if you’re looking for a long distance mover to handle all of your packing and planning, look no further than Orbit. We have all the resources you could possibly need and a top notch staff that can’t be beat. So what are you waiting for? The answer to all of your moving problems is only a phone call away. Get in touch with an Orbit moving consultant today to see how efficient and affordable our long distance moves can be.

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There are so many little things you have to worry about when you move overseas. It’s hard to remember all of them, especially when you’re stressed about moving overseas from Toronto.
One of those little things is what to do with your mail when you’re moving overseas from Toronto. Read on to learn how to take care of this so you have peace of mind and a hassle-free move.

Get Help from Your Friends

The first option is to ask a friend to help you. You could redirect your mail to his or her address. It’s a simple and free step to take care of your mail.
There are drawbacks to this option, though. First of all, if your friend moves, that means your mail might move with him or her. Second, unless your friend (or someone else you know) will be traveling to your new home, when are you going to see your mail again?

Choose Mail Forwarding from Canada Post

The second option is to get your mail forwarded through Canada Post to your new home. This isn’t a free service, but it is significantly more reliable.

There are two types of mail forwarding: for permanent moves and for temporary relocation. Mail forwarding for permanent moves is if you’re not planning on returning to your original address, while mail forwarding for temporary relocation is meant for people who will be going abroad for a short period of time (such as snowbirds who travel to Florida for the winter).

The price of the mail forwarding service will depend how long you want to forward your mail and where you’re going. Mail can be forwarded from your home address or your personal postal box (there’s another option for businesses). You can purchase the service online or in-person at your post office. Sometimes, the online transaction doesn’t always go through. If that’s the case, you’ll receive a barcode online which you’ll need to take to the post office so you can purchase the mail forwarding services.

Remember that there are some things that Canada Post’s mail forwarding services don’t cover. Canada Post won’t forward parcels, prepaid envelopes, newspapers or fliers delivered by third parties. If you’re expecting parcels after you move overseas from Toronto, you’ll need to notify the sender so that he or she can mail the parcel to your new address.

Moving Overseas from Toronto? Turn to Orbit International Moving Logistics Ltd.

If you’re moving overseas from Toronto, contact Orbit International Moving Logistics Ltd. We have over a decade of experience helping people move around the world. Our courteous, professional staff work with you every step of the way and answer all of your questions, no matter how small. And our moving crew arrives on time, with all of the equipment they need to get the job done the first time. Our attention to customer service sets us apart from the competition. To learn more, contact us at 416-661-4228.

By Adi Shaked