Sea freight is always going to be the most affordable shipping method, but it isn’t always the best option in every circumstance. If you are moving overseas to work, study or retire and want to bring most of your furniture, surface freight is the only practical choice. But even then, you might want to send a few things by air freight instead. Yes, it is more expensive, but it also offers some real advantages, particularly for some specific types of items you might be sending in your personal shipping. Air Freight for Urgent Shipping Planes obviously travel faster than ships. The other reason ..read more

Many, many Irish families have loved ones far away. Irish people have always left to explore the world, and today we have immigrants from around the globe with loved ones far away. The holidays start early for the shipping industry with so many people sending the makings of an Irish Christmas overseas and many families in places as diverse as Brazil, Nigeria, and  Poland sending sentimental holiday trimmings to loved ones here. If you want to send a Christmas present to Australia or New Zealand or a holiday parcel to the USA or Canada, you need to find the most affordable shipping from I ..read more

It doesn’t always make sense to ship a car from Ireland when you are moving overseas. In most other countries, people drive on the right-hand side of the road and the cars are designed for this. But if you are moving to one of the other countries that drive on the left, you might be considering transporting your vehicle overseas. Japan, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand and India all drive on the left. So do many amazing islands that offer a tropical lifestyle, but maybe not as many options for replacing your car, including Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Fiji, and many others. Some countries i ..read more

No matter what you are shipping, you need to ensure it is well-packed. Maybe it comes in a box that is suitable for the rigours of travel, but probably not. Whether you are sending a care package to a loved one far away or packing up and moving overseas, if you are sending something, you will need a good, sturdy box to get it there safely. The key thing to understand about boxes for personal shipping is that you don’t want the freebies from the grocery store. They’ve already taken a beating, and they probably have some kind of food residue on them to boot – and that is likely to go from being ..read more

If you are planning to make a one-way move to another country, you might want to bring some familiar items from your kitchen. Food is more than nourishment. It is comfort, and it is a wonderful way to introduce new friends to your culture. So what do you need to bring in your overseas shipping to recreate familiar dishes in a new place and what should you leave behind? It’s easier to list the things that you should not ask Dublin shipping companies to transport. Your electrical appliances won’t work in other countries except for the UK. And if that’s your destination, you have to consider tha ..read more

Most of the time, international shipping for clothing is pretty simple. You just pack your clothing into a box or suitcase, and off it goes. You can even use clothing to pad other items in a box to save on packing materials. But formalwear is entirely different. If you are looking to shipping a bridal gown, a groom’s tuxedo, bridesmaids’ dresses, groomsmen’s suits or any other type of formal clothing, it needs a special approach for overseas shipping. You will need the following for international shipping for formal clothing: ·         A quality hanger ·     &nbs ..read more

So your child, best mate or other loved one is going overseas to study. It is totally normal to start missing them before they’ve even left. Sure, we have amazing options for staying connected now. Social media and video calls are wonderful when a loved one is far away. You can also send a care package a few times during the year using personal shipping services. A parcel full of little things from home is always a delight. It satisfies cravings for foods they can’t get, and it can also be a fantastic icebreaker with new friends. Sharing those special crisps and biscuits with their favourite ..read more

If you are relocating overseas either permanently or for some years, you have some big decisions ahead about what to bring. If you have large, awkward items you don’t want to part with, you might be concerned about how to pack them. Exercise equipment such as a stationary bike, an elliptical trainer, a set of kettlebells or a rowing machine can be very important for our wellbeing, but also quite awkward to pack. Or maybe it isn’t exercise equipment you want to bring. It could be a piece of furniture or artwork or kitchen equipment. The key principles for safely packing awkward items are the s ..read more

When you need to ship items from Dublin, you might worry that you have too much for a courier service and too little for container shipping. But happily, international shipping services offer many options between a parcel and a shipping container! Whether you are sending a care package to loved ones overseas, planning a temporary relocation for university or work, or  moving your entire household to a new country, there’s a shipping solution that is just right for you. Here’s a quick overview of your options for international shipping services. You can send a shipment of just about any s ..read more

If you are planning to study abroad, relocate overseas for a job, retire in another country or make an international move for any other reason, you will need to debate air shipping versus surface shipping. Sometimes you have little choice. That bedroom set is not going on an aeroplane, after all! Or if you have to get things to your destination as fast as possible, air shipping is the obvious option. But often, if you are bringing several boxes of your belongings rather than a container load of household furniture, you have to consider the benefits of surface freight shipping compared to air ..read more