PREPARING FOR ALIYAH
Preparing for your Aliyah is an exciting journey, but it requires careful planning!  The earlier you start, the more ready you’ll be when it’s time to board your flight.

HARD DECISIONS & DECLUTTERING

At some point, you’ll need to assess your belongings and decide what will make the move and what won’t.  Consider factors such as electrical compliance, replacement value, sentimental attachment, size, and more when making your decisions.

TIMING

Timing plays a key role in ensuring a smooth move. Living without furniture can be tough on families, but we’ll help you choose the best pick-up date to make the process easier.

The time between packing and your Aliyah flight is a great opportunity to enjoy quality moments with family and friends.

For more details on timing your shipment, click here > Timing Your Shipment

YOUR SHIPPING OPTIONS

When shipping to Israel, we offer two options: partial shipment and container shipment.

The volume of your shipment is the main factor in deciding which option is right for you.

To learn more about shipment volume, click HERE, or use our online volume calculator HERE

PARTIAL SHIPMENT

A partial shipment is ideal for shipping the essentials and some furniture. It can range from as small as 10 boxes to the contents of a 1-2 bedroom home.

These shipments are also called “consolidated shipments” because multiple partial shipments are combined into a 40′ container for transport to Israel.

Consolidations are more common in the summer when many families are relocating.

More information > Partial Shipments and Quick-Look Timeline

CONTAINER SHIPMENT

Container shipments are perfect for moving your entire household. The size of the container you’ll need depends on the volume of your shipment.

We offer three container sizes:

• 20′ Container: 1000 cubic feet, approximately the contents of a 1,400 square foot home.
• 40′ Container: 2000 cubic feet, approximately the contents of a 2,800 square foot home.
• 40′ HC Container: 2400 cubic feet, approximately the contents of a 3,200 square foot home.

A survey can be conducted to assess 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 and wrapped at your residence, then taken to our warehouse for consolidation at a later date.

Container Shipment: Your container is loaded directly at your residence. If no storage is required, a container and chassis are provided, and it can be positioned at your home for loading

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!