How to bring personal luggage when moving to Germany

When you immigrate abroad, you will definitely have a lot of things to dress up and take with you. So what should you pay attention to during the international move? Next, let’s take a look at how to bring personal luggage when moving to Germany?

Moving Tips

1. Mark the name of the item and the room number of the new home on the outside of the carton.

2. Organize and pack one room at a time (so you don’t forget what is in which box).

3. Organize things that are not frequently used first.

4. Be careful not to overfill. (Packing too many boxes will easily deform, which may cause damage to the items in the box. In addition, the boxes may collapse due to imbalance when stacking, which is very dangerous)

5. There should be no gaps when packing the boxes. (If there is a gap in the box, the items in the box will move and cause damage. If there is a gap accidentally, use newspapers as buffer equipment to fix the items in the box)

6. Put heavy objects in small boxes , large object magnification box.

How to pack before moving

1. Whether you choose a moving company to help you move or not, the packing process needs to be completed by yourself.

2. Packaging supplies

3. Boxes, plastic bags, tapes, labels or pens, tools: such as knives, screwdrivers, etc., for disassembly

4 , Packing order

5. Before you start packing, you can make a basic order list of "take first, load later". Items that you frequently use and are within easy reach are recommended to be packed on the top layer of the box. :

6. Tools: such as hammer, screwdriver, nails, ring knife, transparent tape, tape measure, etc. Often used during transportation.

7. Lease, copy of ID card or driving license.

8. Screwdriver and cup: Use for drinking water when you are tired of loading and unloading items.

9. Address book: Make sure those important phone directories are readily available.

10. Socket telephones: Put them in places that are easily accessible, because there is always the possibility of using them urgently.

11. Pillows, bedding, towels, cosmetics: When you arrive at your new home, you may not have time to pack things before you go to bed.

12. Items that are indispensable in life, such as cable boards and network cables, should be installed on the top for easy access.

13. Cleaning utensils, paper towels, and towels are used when accidents happen, which are sometimes unavoidable.

14. Flashlight or battery light: It may be dark when you arrive at your new home.

15. Multi-purpose knife: a tool needed to open the box.

16. Pack heavy items separately so that each box is not too heavy, such as books.

17. Medicines and emergency medicines

It is recommended to pack

1. Label all boxes. Mark fragile items as "fragile items"

2. Enough cash: You may need it when moving.

3. Packing clothes in plastic sheets or plastic bags can prevent dust and moisture.

4. Put the glassware into a special box. Place the plate upright, not flat. Wrap mirrors, glass-framed paintings or artwork with glass-protecting tape or bubble wrap. Moving companies may not be held responsible for damage to packaged items during transportation.

Packaging special items when moving

Plates: bubble wrap or wrinkled newspapers are sandwiched between plates. About 2 to 3 pieces are packed in groups with bubble wrap. Put it in the box and put it upright.

Kitchen knife: Use thick paper to make a sheath, wrap the blade and secure it with tape. The handle of the knife is exposed, so people can tell it is a kitchen knife at a glance, which is safer. Vase or wine bottle: first put it in the original packaging box and then put it into the box. If it is loose, please put some filler to fix it. Put it into the carton together with the box and can be packed with other items.

Notes

1. Pets, such as cats, dogs, fish, and other living animals, please bring them with you.

2. Please carry heavy items by yourself, such as currency, precious metals, securities, gems, seals, and passbooks. Please do not pack them into the box. Be sure to carry them by yourself.

3. Fresh items are easy to spoil and deteriorate. If they are moved for a long time, they should be avoided in boxes. You can control the purchase quantity before moving.

4. If there are items that are difficult to pack, you can contact our company’s professionals for a proper solution.