Most international moving companies will tell you they pack professionally. Very few will show you exactly what that means — step by step, material by material, with no vague promises.
Specific Relocations, we believe transparency starts before your shipment even leaves Bangalore. So here is our complete packing process — exactly as it happens on packing day at your home.
Why Packing is the Most Critical Part of Any International Move
Your shipment will spend anywhere from 7 days (to Dubai) to 40 days (to Canada) at sea. During that time, it goes through container loading, ocean swells, port handling at both ends, customs examination, and last-mile delivery. Everything that arrive safely — arrives safely because of how it was packed on day one.
Poor packing is the single biggest cause of damage in international shipping. Not bad weather. Not rough seas. Poor packing. This is why we treat packing day as the most important day of your entire move — not an afterthought.
The Materials We Use — And Why Each One Matters
we bring every material to your home on packing day. You do not need to arrange anything. Here is what goes into every international shipment we handle:
All wooden packaging used by Specific Relocations is ISPM-15 certified — the international standard for heat-treated wood used in cross-border shipments. This is a customs requirement for Australia, USA, UK, and several other destinations. Many movers overlook this — we build it in as standard.
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Our 6-Step Packing Process — Step by Step
1 Pre-Move Survey and Inventory Assessment
Before packing begins, our team walks through your home with you — room by room. Every item is assessed: what needs crating, what gets blanket-wrapped, what goes in cartons.
2 Professional Dismantling of Furniture
Beds, wardrobes, dining tables, bookshelves, and modular furniture are carefully dismantled before packing. Screws, bolts, and fittings are bagged, labelled, and taped to the corresponding piece , International Relocations Services
3 Multi-Layer Wrapping for All Furniture
Every piece of furniture — sofas, beds, cabinets, chairs, mirrors — is wrapped in a minimum of two layers: moving blanket first, then branded stretch wrap over the top
4 Custom Wooden Crating for Fragile and High-Value Items
Televisions above 43 inches, artwork, antiques, washing machines, refrigerators, mirrors, and any item the customer designates as high-value receives a custom-built plywood wooden crate
5 Final Inventory, Documentation and Loading
Once everything is packed, our team produces a complete written inventory — every item, every carton, every crate — numbered and described in customs-ready format
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How Specific Relocations is Different from Other Movers
| What Matters | Most Movers | Specific Relocations |
|---|---|---|
| Photographic inventory before packing | Rarely done | Standard on every move |
| Custom wooden crating on-site | Outsourced or skipped | Built at your home |
| ISPM-15 certified wood | Not always used | Standard on every crate |
| Marine insurance | Optional — often not mentioned | Arranged on every shipment |
| Numbered inventory matching customs docs | Basic list only | Customs-ready format |
| Single point of contact | Different person at each stage | One person — start to finish |
| Inventory copy shared with customer | Kept internally | Shared on WhatsApp same day |
Packing for Specific Destinations
While our core packing process is consistent across all international moves, certain destinations have specific requirements that affect how we pack:
- Australia: All wooden packaging must be ISPM-15 certified. Any organic material — soil, seeds, food — must be completely excluded See our Bangalore to Australia moving guide.
USA: Wooden crates must carry ISPM-15 markings visible on all four sides
UK: Transfer of Residence application must be filed before shipment arrives. Packing list must match TR declaration exactly
Marine Insurance — Built Into Every Specific Relocations Move
Once packing is complete, Specific Relocations arranges marine insurance on your shipment before it leaves Bangalore. This is not an optional extra. It is standard on every international move we handle.
Marine insurance covers your goods for full replacement value from the moment our team begins packing at your home — all the way through ocean transit
Frequently Asked Questions – — International Packing
1 How does Specific Relocations pack items for international Relocations?
Specific Relocations uses a 6-step packing process: pre-move survey and photographic inventory, professional dismantling of furniture, multi-layer wrapping with bubble wrap and moving blankets, custom wooden crating for fragile items, carton packing for household goods, and customs-ready documentation
2 How do I know nothing will go missing from my shipment?
Specific Relocations produces a complete numbered inventory — every item, every carton, every crate — before loading. Each piece carries a unique label matching the inventory. You receive a copy of the full inventory by WhatsApp on packing day
3 Does Specific Relocations provide a photographic inventory?
Yes. Before packing begins, our team photographs every item — furniture, appliances, electronics, and valuables — individually. You receive a complete photographic inventory alongside the written packing list.
4 What happens if I need to add more items to my shipment after it has already left India?
If you have additional items, they need to go as a separate shipment — with a new booking, new documentation, and separate freight charges. If both shipments arrive at the destination within a close time window
