Spring can be a hectic time for students. They have end of the year exams looming, and for those who are studying abroad and even those who are in Ireland but far from home, it’s also almost time to pack up and go home for the summer. Students are usually on a tight budget, so Read More > The post Affordable Shipping Services for Students appeared first on Spratt Personal Shipping ..read more

When you are moving a whole household overseas, you’ll need an international shipping freight container. But one size does not fit all. Someone moving out of a small apartment doesn’t need the same size shipping container as someone packing up everything in their four-bedroom house. So one of the first things to figure out is Read More > The post International Shipping Container Sizes Explained appeared first on Spratt Personal Shipping ..read more

If you are planning an overseas move, you are probably taking a long, hard look at your possessions and deciding what to take and what to bring to the local charity shop. But one thing we all tend to bring when we move is our clothing. Some items might not suit the climate where you’re Read More > The post Tips for Shipping Clothing Internationally appeared first on Spratt Personal Shipping ..read more

If you’re moving from Ireland  to London, Cardiff, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or another other destination in England, Scotland or Wales, you might be tempted to just pack up your car and go. That’s a great solution if you are a student or just starting out in life without many possessions, assuming you have Read More > The post Why Use Professionals for Shipping Personal Effects to the UK? appeared first on Spratt Personal Shipping ..read more

Small children struggle to understand big distances. The idea of moving to a different country might be exciting, scary, confusing or all of those. Little ones might not realise that an international move means they won’t see their loved ones in person very often. They might not quite grasp that this isn’t like a sun Read More > The post Helping Your Child Cope with an Overseas Move appeared first on Spratt Personal Shipping ..read more

Packing is one of those life skills that everyone should learn. Knowing how to pack efficiently so your items are secure, easy to carry and take up minimum space is helpful whether you are going on holidays or moving overseas. When you are sending your belongings to a new home via personal shipping, a few Read More > The post Top Packing Tips for International Shipping appeared first on Spratt Personal Shipping ..read more

Airlines have dramatically reduced the amount of baggage passengers can take with them in recent years. Once upon a time, you could check in a couple of large bags and take a carry-on with no extra charges, but those days are long gone. So what can you do when you need to take more than Read More > The post What Is Excess Baggage Shipping? appeared first on Spratt Personal Shipping ..read more

Are you considering an international move in 2024? You’ll have an enormous amount of stuff to do to prepare for an overseas move – everything from researching your destination to making memories with friends to searching for the best affordable shipping. The very first step is to start making a list of all of those Read More > The post What to Do Before You Move Overseas appeared first on Spratt Personal Shipping ..read more

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 Read More > The post Air Freight Vs. Sea Freight: Which Is Best? appeared first on Spratt Personal Shipping ..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 Read More > The post Affordable Overseas Shipping for Christmas Parcels appeared first on Spratt Personal Shipping ..read more