When people picture ocean shipping, they often imagine their shipment traveling in cool sea air across the Atlantic. In reality, temperatures inside a shipping container can vary dramatically depending on several important factors. During transit to Israel, container temperatures may rise well above the outside air temperature — especially during summer months or when the […]
One of the most important parts of planning your aliyah shipment is properly timing your shipment. Many clients focus only on the sailing time itself, but in reality, there are several stages before and after the ocean voyage that can affect the overall timeline. When deciding on your packing dates, it’s important to consider your […]
When preparing for your aliyah shipment, one of the simplest and most inexpensive tools you can buy is a roll of bright red FRAGILE stickers. For about $15, you can purchase a roll of approximately 100 stickers — and they can make a real difference during packing, loading, unloading, and delivery. Bright red “FRAGILE” stickers […]
Packing day is one of the most important parts of the aliyah shipping process. A well-prepared home can help the packing crew work more efficiently, reduce confusion, and help prevent mistakes. While professional crews are trained to provide excellent service, a little preparation and communication can make the day go much more smoothly for everyone […]
When your shipment arrives in Israel, there are several port-related services that take place before delivery can happen. These services are handled by the Israeli port, bonded warehouse facilities, and local handling agents. The charges connected to these services are commonly called “Israel port fees”. For full container shipments, the port unloads the container from […]
While your shipment is traveling to Israel by sea, there are several important import forms that will need to be completed before customs clearance and delivery can take place. These forms help us coordinate customs processing and prepare for delivery to your new home in Israel. Here are the three main forms you will typically […]
International shipments leaving the United States require certain documentation before cargo can legally depart the country. One of the most important requirements is the AES filing (Automated Export System filing), When preparing your shipment to leave the United States, there are several important export requirements that help ensure your cargo can legally depart the country […]
Many people making Aliyah want to include favorite foods, wine, or specialty items in their shipment to Israel. While this is often possible, it is very important to understand the limits and regulations before packing these items. In general, personal imports to Israel are allowed up to a combined total of 15kg of foodstuff and […]
Making aliyah is a major life event, and your shipment is an important investment. Whether your move costs $3,000 or $15,000, it’s essential to understand exactly what is included, what is not included, and how the process works from beginning to end. That’s why we strongly encourage every customer to carefully read the documents we […]
When customers watch professional movers pack a dish pack box, they are sometimes surprised to see a little space left at the top of the box. At first glance, it may seem like the box is not packed completely full. In reality, this small amount of space is usually intentional and helps protect fragile items […]
When reviewing an international shipping proposal, you may notice the term “gross volume.” This is a normal part of international shipping and helps explain why the final shipment volume is sometimes higher than the original surveyed or estimated volume. For partial household goods shipments to Israel, the process usually works like this: your belongings are […]
People sometimes wonder why aliyah shipments to Israel cannot be quoted instantly online the way UPS or FedEx packages can. The main reason is that every international move is different, and there are simply too many variables involved. To provide an accurate shipping quote to Israel, we usually need to know a few important things […]
Some items need more protection than normal packing can provide. For especially fragile, valuable, or oversized items, custom crating services are available as an optional service for aliyah shipments to Israel. A custom crate is a wooden box built specifically around the item being shipped. The goal is to provide extra protection during trucking, ocean […]
When you choose a full-service, door-to-door aliyah shipment to Israel, one of the biggest benefits is that you do not have to worry about finding packing supplies or figuring out how to prepare everything properly for international shipping. The professional packing crews come directly to your home with all the materials needed for the move […]
If you’re planning an international move, it’s completely normal to wonder whether your belongings will arrive safely. The good news is that most items do arrive in very good condition — especially when they are professionally packed. Still, there are some household items that are simply more delicate and a little more likely to get […]
One of the most common questions we get is: “What’s the difference between Total Loss and All Risk marine insurance?” The short answer is that All Risk gives broader protection, while Total Loss is more limited. Total Loss insurance mainly covers major disasters during transit. For example: What it does NOT cover is normal damage […]
If you’ve ever looked at a marine insurance inventory form and immediately wanted to take a nap, you’re not alone. Trying to list everything you own before moving to Israel can feel overwhelming fast. That’s why at Aliyah Lift Shipping, we often suggest what we call the “Large-Medium-Small” method. The idea is simple: don’t start […]
One of the hardest parts of preparing a marine insurance inventory is figuring out how to value the things that mean the most to you. Almost every family has items like: And emotionally, some of these items truly feel priceless. But when it comes to marine insurance, sentimental value and replacement value are two very […]
Whether you’re young, single, and making aliyah or an older couple with a few items left in chul, sometimes you really only have a few boxes to ship—and that’s totally normal. (In fact, it’s more than normal; it’s an upward trend.) Not every move needs a big shipment, but it does leave you wondering what […]
Over the past 16+ years in the shipping business, I’ve noticed two distinctly different motivations among those moving to Israel — the oleh hadash and the toshav hozer (returning Israeli). The oleh hadash often has a nearly romantic outlook, like someone running through the fields to their beloved. They have dreamy eyes and a burning […]