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Transporting Your Vehicle Overseas

Sunday, October 16th, 2011

Overseas auto transport is not only for families that are moving, but it’s also for people who have purchased vehicles overseas and need to bring them back to the states. There are several different options for shipping a vehicle overseas and automobile owners should familiarize themselves with the different means in order to find the one that fits their needs.

The two most common shipment methods are either sea containers or RO/RO services. A sea container is a metal enclosure that secures the vehicle for its protection during the travel across the sea. The container is commonly delivered to the vehicle owner’s door, where they can either load the car themselves or have a professional load it. It is advisable to have a professional load the vehicle because they have all the necessary tools, equipment and expertise. Loading a vehicle in the container is not an easy feat because there are no platforms, lift gates or ramps. The vehicle can also be delivered to a transport warehouse, where they will load the vehicle and make all preparations for shipment.

The other option is what is sometimes referred to as Roll on/Roll off service, and it works exactly the same way it sounds. The vehicle is rolled onto a ship at the port and rolled off at the port of destination. While this is common, not all US ports and overseas destinations are available, so it is a good idea to contact a transport company to learn more about arrangements and limitations. A good way to make the right decision is to consult with a vehicle transportation company. They will let you know all the details of the process and get you the best service for your overseas auto transport that you can get.

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Corporate Relocations within the U.S.

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

When people think of corporate relocation they often think of companies moving their operations overseas. While this is a common practice amongst many U.S manufacturing operations, companies often relocate their white collar centers and headquarters within the borders of the United States. They do this to take advantage of lower taxes and costs while still retaining the skills of the highly educated American workforce. Popular states to move to include Texas, Arizona and many other warm weather states that are attempting to attract more businesses.

Businesses can have a lot of difficulties relocating their headquarters even if they foresee drastic reductions in costs and increased profits. Many workers will decide to move wherever their jobs move to, but depending on the incentives offered for relocating, many will choose not to. This means that these companies should expect to have to hire and retrain a significant portion of their white collar workforce. With unemployment as high as it is, this may not be as bad a position to be in as it might be in a normal economy.

Many companies are moving to locations where they feel there is more of a friendly business atmosphere for their operations. They are also trying to take advantage of higher educated work forces in places where there are well regarded colleges and universities. Corporations are also attracted to places with general lower costs of living as it allows them to pay their employees less without affecting their lives negatively.

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Corporate Relocations to Mexico

Sunday, September 18th, 2011

United States owned factories in Mexican border towns, or maquiladoras, are nothing new. Large corporations such as major electronics manufacturers and automotive manufacturers have been operating plants in places like Mexicali and Tijuana for decades now. The reason for locating to these locations is cheaper labor relative to U.S. Wages and the ease of crossing goods over the border due to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). While American owned factories existed in border towns before the agreement was signed, the agreement paved the way for many more companies to open manufacturing centers there.

NAFTA allows relatively free movement of goods into and out of Mexico. Goods are being transported across the Mexican/U.S border in record numbers every year. U.S. goods imports from Canada and Mexico grew from $151 billion in 1993 to $500.7 billion in 2006, an increase of 231%. Examples of the types of industry that have moved to Mexico include textiles, consumer electronics, medical supply, chemical processing, high tech equipment and biotechnology. Many Americans have found themselves relocating to border towns in order to fill positions that could not be filled by the local labor force.

Relocating components of a company from the U.S to Mexico can range in difficulty depending on the location of the current plant and the size of its operations. Major manufacturing that requires large machinery and highly technical skills can require a lot of coordination and training. A global relocation company that offers corporate relocation can be an invaluable resource to businesses looking to transport some of their operations to Mexico. They can help coordinate and arrange the transport of business supplies and machinery so that company personal can concentrate on getting things up and running once everything is moved.

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Puerto Rico: Get Ready for the Caribbean

Friday, September 16th, 2011

If you live in Florida or elsewhere in the southeast U.S., you may already be familiar with what the climate is like in Puerto Rico. Those that have never been, however, should prepare for the drastic difference in climates between most of the U.S and the islands in the Caribbean. The truth is that the weather will be much better than what you are probably used to, but there are some things to watch out for if you are not familiar with a tropics.

Proper preparation and supplies for a tropical storm or hurricane are a must. Atlantic tropical storms are a constant presence in the Caribbean from about June to November every year. Preparations should include an emergency supply kit that contains first aid, water and enough food to last a few days if all other sources of food are cut off. You should also consider purchasing insurance against any kind of damage to your home or stuff inside your residence in case anything happens.

Relocating to Puerto Rico may also require a change of wardrobe. Temperatures and humidity average quite a bit higher than most of the continental U.S (highs are in the mid-80 degree range throughout the year). You will want to bring lots of light comfortable clothing and forget your winter coats at home. You will, however, need to bring plenty of rain gear as Puerto Rico has an annual rainfall around 50 inches, which is comparable to many areas of the south east U.S.

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Great International Cities to Move To

Monday, September 5th, 2011

You may have an itch to move somewhere out of the country, but don’t know exactly where. If you’ve never been out of the country before, it is a great idea to travel for a little while before committing to a new place. The cultural differences between the United States and the rest of the world can sometimes be vast. If you are thinking about moving to another place in North America like Canada or Mexico, you can travel there relatively cheap in order to experience what it may be like to make it your new home.

Europe may be an attractive location due to the similarity of it’s western culture and economy, as well as its widespread use of the English language. Cities in Germany like Frankfurt and Munich are large manufacturing centers with low unemployment and a generally high quality of life. Similar cities like Prague in the Czech Republic, Milan in Italy and Budapest in Hungary are large and exiting metropolitan areas that are home to top class universities and businesses. While diligent research and preparation is needed for anyone thinking of moving to these places, it’s a good idea to know what options are available in Europe.

Some people looking for opportunity outside of the western world may find the prospects of many large Asian cities exciting. Singapore is a city state that is host to a very advanced market economy with a large port and manufacturing base with close ties to western economies. Seoul in South Korea is also home to a large high tech manufacturing economy with many automotive and electronics companies. Macau and Hong Kong are close cities in China that have large economies based on manufacturing, tourism and gambling. These cities attract a lot of foreigners for settling and traveling due to their high pace of life.

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New Corporate Relocation Issues

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

The housing bubble and recession of the last few years have had profound impacts on corporate relocation issues. Companies are looking at different ways to deal with issues concerning new hires and people they transfer to facilities out of the country. Moving to a new place for a job is no longer just about pleasing family and the desirability of a new location, but has become increasingly about the inability of people to sell their existing homes. Many employees find themselves unable to accept new jobs across the country or overseas because they cannot deal with the financial burden of their existing home. Some companies alleviate this problem by purchasing the existing home from the transferred employee, but many don’t.

The current recession has also affected the reasoning used by corporations to relocate their operations. While the bottom line cost used to be the driving force, more and more companies are claiming that they relocate in order to take advantage of increased talent pools in new areas. This means that, instead of transferring old employees to new locations, companies will hire more new workers who are local to the companies new location. They will also hire those who are willing to pay for their own relocation costs. High unemployment has allowed companies to do this when they may have not been able to before.

Renting instead of buying housing has also become a more attractive option to workers trying to adapt to corporate relocations. Much of the time a worker will only be at a single location a year or less. Buying a home at each new place can be a huge headache and have very high financial costs. Many corporations who shuffle their employees around find that encouraging employees to rent can save them money and increase their productivity.

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Top of the Spots: Global Relocation Trends

Friday, July 15th, 2011

Unipack relocates businesses to countries all over the world. As a result, the company is well placed to monitor global relocation trends among its clients and spot the top European and non-European destinations for companies with relocating employees. So which countries are top of the spots for 2010?

Top 10 Non European Destinations 2010

1. (1-) USA
2. (2-) CHINA
3. (4>) SINGAPORE
4. (8>) BRAZIL
5. (7>) CANADA
6. (3<) AUSTRALIA
7. (5<) UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
8. (6<) INDIA
9. (9-) JAPAN
10. (12>) SOUTH KOREA

Top 10 European Destinations 2010

1. (3>) GERMANY
2. (1<) UNITED KINGDOM
3. (2<) FRANCE
4. (4-) SWITZERLAND
5. (5) SPAIN
6. (7>) BELGIUM
7. (6<) RUSSIA
8. (8-) NETHERLANDS
9. (9-) HUNGARY
10. (14>) ITALY
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For more information on global relocation and all of the hot spots this year, visit: https://www.unipack.net/

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Is There Anything Bad About Relocating?

Sunday, June 5th, 2011

Although a fresh start may sound nice for a large number of individuals, it doesn’t mean that it is right for everyone, like you or your family. Relocating Internationally may be difficult or even impossible for you to do if you have a spouse who is currently employed or if you have a teenager is satisfied with their current school and friends. These are all factors to consider. With that in mind, relocation isn’t a decision that you should make on your own, especially if you have a family. It is a decision that should involve everyone who would be impacted, in one way or another, with relocation.

The cost of relocation is another disadvantage or downside to doing so. With that in mind, it is advised that you speak with your employer about assistance. If you aren’t given a choice or if your employer wants to keep you on their team, you may be able to get financial assistance for relocating. This financial assistance, if it is offered, will likely vary, but you should be able to get assistance with the hiring of a moving company, as well as the cost of gasoline or airline tickets to your new destination. Even if financial assistance for relocating is not offered, it would not hurt for you to at least inquire about it.

The above mentioned factors are just a few of the many factors that you will want to take into consideration if you are ever given the opportunity to move overseas. As a reminder, the decision to relocate is one that should be made in conjunction with you, your employer, as well as your family.

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