Is a Moving Inventory Necessary?
Friday, January 21, 2011
Is a Moving Inventory Necessary?
Author: Andi A.
What’s special in a Moving Inventory? Why do we need a Moving Inventory?
A Moving Inventory for international relocation is much similar as a domestic inventory, for international relocation the inventory is much more important and necessary then domestic relocation. On international moving the moving inventory is the confirmation list of all the items that were picked up from your home, if they were packed and by whom, if there were damages prior shipping or moving or not, it provides the number of pcs picked up from your home..
With out a moving inventory there is no other documents that confirms that 57 pcs where picked up from your home and 27 were packed by the owner and 30 were packed by the company. 12 items had some damages on them before the move, etc…
When movers/ International relocation companies pack your home, on your relocation always request a copy of your moving inventory. A moving inventory is a must for any type of relocation: domestic or international.
How does it work: after packing your home, and prior loading the moving truck or on an international move loading the container, the movers need to walk and list all goods packed be the mover or your own onto a moving inventory list. The moving inventory will be itemized with serial stickers 01, 02, 03, 04 – 21,22,23,24….
each # contains an item from your home for example:
01 – books
02 – linens
03 – box of shoes
04 – toys
Any reputable company will provide by the end of the day a detailed inventory of the goods picked up, the inventory should be listing the number of pcs picked up from your home including a description of the goods and its packages. The inventory would be readable and understandable by the customer and the mover.
The inventory is also listed with list of conditions of the item picked up and packed, for example:
If the goods were packed by the owner of the goods the inventory will provide the sequence of numbers as listed above and with initials of PBO – packed by owner.
If the goods were packed by the company, the inventory will indicate PBC – packed by company or CP – company pack.
Same as the condition of the item packed, such as scratches, damages, etc. this is to list the condition of the item for insurance purposes.
Its good to ask the movers for listing the boxes & inventory were packed, kids room, master bed room, dining room, etc. in order to have a count of boxes, and knowledge where does each box go to on your new home.
What the inventory should not be like:
Some companies who are not aware of the importance of the inventory will list your goods as box, box, box, with no description of item, only a list of boxes. For insurance purposes its important knowing a short description of the items packed into the boxes.
Add to Shipping international page:
Its very important that the shipping company you higher for the move will list the inventory clear and understandable, all items must be listed on the inventory.
For example:
# 61 – toys – kids room PBO
# 62 – ” ” ” ”
# 63 – Linens ” ” ”
# 64 – Bed parts – kids room PBC
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# 70 – Dining table top PBC
# 71 – Dining table legs PBC
# 72 – Dining T. chair PBC
# 73 – ” ” ”
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one of the major reasons why is it so important is that when your goods are arriving to its destination all documents are processed thru customs, if customs don’t understand the inventory, or the inventory is not clear with a description of items, 99% your shipment be held by customs for exams.
In order to avoid any delays and additional charges at the port of entry of your destination, its very important to have all documents in hand and done in the right way.
A pcs count of goods packed in your home is important. when your company will prepare your shipment they will require to declare the # of pcs loaded onto your container or LCL (lose container load) shipment. If you decide to pack your shipment on your own you must provide your shipper with all info. the there is a discrepancy with the list of items on your shipment 99% your shipment will be held at customs for exams which will add additional port charge. storage fees. and custom inspection charges on your shipment.
For Insurance purposes:
Your inventory will be listed with the following listings PBO / PBC, what does this mean…??
PBO – Packed by Owner – the owner has packed his goods, insurance coverage will only take place if damages applied while the shipment was in transport and not if damages applied on bad packing.
PBC or CP – Packed by Company / Company Pack – the owner will have full insurance coverage on damages if applied by bad packing or while transport.
For more info on insurance and coverage click here
The numbers on the inventory will provide a secure list of your shipment where you can detect the number of pcs pick up from your home. If items got lost the insurance company will request the boxes and there numbers from the inventory, the inventory is the proof that your goods were shipped with all your goods.
The bottom line its important to have your moving inventory done by your relocation company clear and understandable for reading, detailed with listing. it will save any delays at customs and avoid any miss items if they get lost.
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