Sentimental Value and Marine Insurance : They’re Not the Same Thing

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: handmade artwork family photo albums heirloom furniture gifts…

Shipping just a few boxes?

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.)…

Living the Dream vs. Escaping the Nightmare — The Motivation of an Oleh and Returning Israeli

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…

The Unsung Heroes of Your Move: The Packing Crew

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…

Customs Inspections in Israel: What to Expect Today

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…

Aliyah Shipping in 2025: What We Learned, What Changed, and What’s Next

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…