Pianos and Marble Tops: Understanding Extra-Heavy Item Fees

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Most household goods can be packed, loaded, and delivered under standard shipping rates. However, exceptionally heavy items may require additional charges at both origin and destination. As a general guideline, items weighing more…

Large Furniture and Small Elevators: What to Expect in Israel

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One of the surprises many olim discover is that apartment elevators in Israel are often smaller than those in North America. While most deliveries go smoothly through the building entrance and elevator, larger items such as sofas,…

Economy Sea Freight: A Practical Shipping Option for Smaller Moves

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Moving to Israel does not always require full packing services or a dedicated container shipment. For customers looking for a more economical option, a budget shipment may be a practical solution. Here’s how the process generally…

Understanding Gross Volume for Partial Shipments to Israel

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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…

What Information Is Needed for an Aliyah Shipping Quote?

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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…

Custom Crating for Fragile and Valuable Items Shipping to Israel

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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…

Customs Inspections in Israel: What to Expect Today

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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…