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Before you pick a mover, you should be aware of the various licensure and insurance policies
of any moving company you consider using
Though it might not be that exciting, and will probably be somewhat confusing
knowing these facts in advance will help you pick the right people to handle your belongings
It is important to know that the licensure and insurance requirements vary for each type of move
Although we're going to focus on international moves right now, be sure to check out Movers.com
for our videos on the requirements of long distance and local movers
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Before we discuss what is required of your international mover
you should first understand exactly what an international move entails
Appropriately enough, if you are moving to another country this will be an international move
Any move that involves crossing national borders, like going through Canada to get to Alaska
is also consider to be an international move
International movers charge by the total volume of your belongings
and the distance they will be shipped
International moves are subjected to customs regulations
and you should find an international mover that is well-versed in the customs process
Now that you know what an international move entails
Let's discuss the licensure and insurance that international movers and required to have
if you're moving internationally
the issue of licensure and insurance can get a little tricky
Since there are no standard moving regulations for every country, you need to be extra careful during your international move
No matter what, your international mover should have a Freight Forwarder's permit or a Federal Maritime Commission number
You may also want to choose a mover that is part of a federation like the FIDI Global Alliance
Founded in 1950 this organization is an independent network of international movers
It is also a good idea to find movers listed with the American Moving and Storage Association
The AMSA grants Registered International Mover Certification
and continually monitors international carriers
As very few companies hold the certification
If you see an international mover that does, they are more than likely to be reputable
Membership in the Household Goods Forwarders Association of America is also a sign of a good international mover
These are the basics of the proper licensure and insurance of international movers
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remember to check out all of our other resources on Movers.com
We hope this video will help you during your move
and we wish you a successful relocation
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