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 […]
Moving day can feel overwhelming, but a professional packing crew brings order, speed, and confidence to the process. Typically, a crew consists of three people, and one of them is the crew chief. The crew chief oversees the work, answers questions, and makes sure everything is packed according to the proper international shipping standards. Most […]
During the first ten years of our business, Customs inspections in Israel were extremely uncommon. Across hundreds of shipments, only 5–7 shipments total were inspected. For most clients, inspections simply weren’t part of the experience. Today, that is no longer the case. Currently, approximately 8% of shipments are selected for Customs inspection. While this increase […]
As the year 2025 winds down, I want to share some of the amazing changes that have taken place over the year and a few shipping statistics. The Pie Chart of Success! Although the year has not yet ended — and we are still receiving shipments, thank God — it is fair to say the […]