Moving from Beijing to Geneva, Switzerland by sea
Service route: Beijing to Geneva;
Service mode: Door-to-door moving one-stop service;
Case Overview: Mr. Lv entrusted NIM International Moving to transport his furniture items from his home in Beijing to Geneva, Switzerland by sea.
Geneva, located in the southwestern part of Switzerland, close to the French border, is the second largest city in Switzerland. The city is not only famous for its beautiful lakes and mountains, but also for its internationalized atmosphere. Geneva is known as the “Global Capital of Diplomacy” because many international organizations, such as the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross, are headquartered here. The city's mix of ancient and modern architecture, elegant streets and upscale living environment make it one of the top places to live in the world.
Mr. Lu has been living and working in Beijing for all these years. Due to his career development, he has been offered a senior management position in an international company in Geneva, Switzerland. Mr. Lv wanted to bring his carefully decorated home and living items from Beijing to his new workplace so that he could still enjoy a familiar living environment in a foreign country. After some investigation, he finally decided to find NIM International Moving to transport his furniture to Geneva by sea. Below is the scene of NIM's packing on that day:
Things to consider when moving cross-country to Switzerland:
1.Understand Switzerland's customs regulations: Switzerland has strict customs regulations on imported items, especially when it comes to personal belongings. Mr. Lu needs to understand the Swiss customs regulations in detail to ensure that all items comply with the regulations and to prepare the required documentation such as manifests, invoices and supporting documents.
2.Choose a reliable moving company: Cross-country moving requires choosing an experienced and reputable international moving company. You need to make sure that the services provided by the moving company include packing, transportation, customs clearance and delivery, etc. You should also read the terms of the contract carefully to avoid incurring extra charges.
3.planning ahead of time: cross-country moving involves a long period of time, so Mr. Lv needs to arrange the shipping schedule in advance to ensure that the items can arrive in time and have enough time to clear customs and arrange to move into the new home.
4.Insurance issues: Although most moving companies provide transportation insurance, Mr. Lu still needs to confirm the scope and conditions of insurance coverage to ensure that he will be compensated in the unlikely event that his belongings are damaged or lost in transit.
5.Language and Cultural Adaptation: The main languages spoken in Switzerland include German, French and Italian. Mr. Lv may need to adapt to the new language environment and learn about the local cultural habits in order to better integrate into the new environment.
Through detailed planning and thorough preparation, Mr. Lu successfully relocated his home in Beijing to Geneva smoothly, laying a solid foundation for his new life.