Depending on your individual requirements European Removal Companies may offer different transport options.
The best option for you may vary according to:
Although the services may be called different things by different companies, the transport service options for removals to Europe generally fall within three categories:
Here's a quick overview of the 3 most popular transport options:
Part load shipments are a cost-effective transport method for smaller shipments for clients who can be flexible with dates. With part load services you only pay for the space on the removals lorry that your belongings take up, with other customers moving on a similar route and schedule paying for the rest of the space.
Your removal company will collect from all customers sharing a trip, clearly label all items and load on the vehicle, distinctly separating the shipments. They will then arrange customs clearance for all the shipments and deliver to each customer one at a time.
The delivery dates are notified in advance and usually determined by the moving company based on the overall schedule and route of the trip. Collection dates can typically be fixed to your own schedule as storage can be provided if you need collection before the trip is due to depart.
Dedicated date services allow you to select your own collection and delivery date, whilst saving transport costs by sharing any empty space on your vehicle with other customers who fit in with your route and schedule.
The process is very similar to part load services (above), but everyone fits in with your schedule to allow you to meet the dates that are important to you.
With a dedicated vehicle, you have your own truck for your exclusive use, with the collection and delivery dates chosen by you to suit your personal schedule.
This is great for larger moves (over 1,200 cubic feet) where your shipment will likely fill most of the space on a vehicle, or if for any reason you do not wish to share space with other customers, or prefer your items to go directly from origin to destination.
Knowing your volume of goods is often one of the first steps in deciding the right method of shipping. Check out our volume calculator to work out how much space you might need! Feel free to send us your results for a free, no obligation quote.
Check out our Ultimate Guide to European Removals.