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 […]