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 […]