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Container Packing Tips

Here are a few helpful tips when preparing to pack your household/personal possessions. All Shore Forwarders, Ltd is always available to offer additional packing assistance. Just email us or call us with your questions or concerns.

• Personal items should be wrapped and packed into strong cardboard moving boxes. Reinforce the bottom of all boxes with plenty of tape. Fill each box to its capacity, using fillers to fill any empty spaces. Use original shipping boxes for computers, printers and other electronic items when possible.
  
  
• Larger personal items such as furniture, etc., should be blanket wrapped and/or wrapped in plastic.
  
  
• All appliances should be clean and dry. Immobilize moving parts and remove all detachable cords and wires. Tape electrical cords to the appliance and tape all doors and lids closed.
  
  
• Drain all gasoline and oil from lawn mowers, chain saws and other equipment.
  
  
• Disconnect all batteries.
  
  
• Disconnect propane gas bottles (these cannot be shipped).
  
  
• Strap long garden tools together.
  
  
• Number your boxes and label with your name, address and telephone number.
  
  
• Your personal possessions should not include anything that is poisonous, flammable, corrosive, perishable, fuels, cleaning chemicals, insecticides, food, drugs, firmearms or ammunition animals, original documents (birth certificates, will, etc.) original videos (wedding, etc.), jewelry, alcohol, tobacco and perfume products.