PREPARING FOR ALIYAH
Preparing for your aliyah is very exciting and a lot of work! The sooner you get started, the better prepared you will be before your flight.

HARD DECISIONS & DECLUTTERING

At some point, you will need to go through your home and determine what will be going and what will not.

Factors like electrical compliance, replacement value, sentimental value, size, etc. should be taken into consideration.

TIMING
Timing is directly related to sanity.  Living without furniture is hard on families.  To make the process smoother we will work with you to schedule the optimum pick up date.

The time between packing your shipment and your aliyah flight is an excellent opportunity to spend quality time with your family and friends.

More information about timing your shipment can be found here > Timing Your Shipment

YOUR SHIPPING OPTIONS
When shipping to Israel, we offer two shipping options – partial shipment and container shipment.

The volume of your shipment is the dominant factor in determining the type of shipment you will need.

Learn more about volume HERE or use our online volume calculator HERE or schedule a video survey via WhatsApp HERE

PARTIAL SHIPMENT
A partial shipment is perfect when shipping the family’s basics and/or some furniture. Partial shipments can be as small as 10 boxes or as large as a 1-2 bedroom home.

Partial shipments are also known as “consolidated shipments” because multiple partial shipments are “consolidated” into a 40′ container and shipped to Israel.

Consolidations are more frequent in the summer when most families are moving.

More information > Partial Shipments and Quick-Look Timeline

CONTAINER SHIPMENT
Container shipments are ideal when shipping your whole house.  The size of your container will depend on the volume of your shipment.

There are three container sizes to choose from.

• 20′ Container : 1000 cubic feet / approximately the contents of a 1400 square foot home.
• 40′ Container : 2000 cubic feet / approximately the contents of a 2800 square foot home.
• 40′ HC Container : 2400 cubic feet / approximately the contents of a 3200 square foot home.

A survey can be done to determine the volume of your shipment.

More information > Container Shipments and Quick-Look Timeline

SHIPPING PROCESS
The shipping to Israel process can be broken down into 5 steps :
Packing > Loading > Shipping > Customs clearance > Delivery

PACKING
Packing for your move is a BIG task – let us do the hard work!  Here’s what Aliyah Lift Shipping can do for you:

• Full-packing services
• Custom crating for art or valuables
• Piano crating

LOADING
Partial Shipment: Your household goods are packed/wrapped at your residence and returned to our warehouse for a later consolidation.  Here is a VIDEO to explain the consolidation process.

Container Shipment: Your container is loaded at your residence — assuming storage is not requested, a container and chassis are available and it can be positioned at your home.

SHIPPING
The time your shipment crosses the ocean.

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
Customs clearance is an administrative review of your inventory and the completion of a few forms.

DELIVERY
After your file clears customs your shipment will be delivered in 5 to 10 days.

An industrious crew will unload your shipment by putting your boxes and furniture in the rooms of your choice.  Also, three basic pieces of furniture will be assembled.

Shipping to Israel has never been easier and more enjoyable!

Finally! You are ready to begin your life in your new home – Israel our homeland!