Shanghai ocean freight moving to Yokohama

Client Information: Ms. Wang;
Shipping Route: Shanghai to Yokohama;
Service Date: December 23, 2018;
Case Summary: Ms. Wang from Shanghai commissioned Seapoe Relo to ship about 20 cubic meters of furniture, luggage, and other items by sea to Yokohama, Japan.

Yokohama is an international port city located in the southern part of the Kanto region and the eastern part of Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, and is also Japan's second-largest city after Tokyo. Many Chinese immigrants settle in Yokohama because it is home to Yokohama Chinatown, the largest Chinatown in Japan and even in Asia. It has the strongest Chinese flavor, where Chinese people can still maintain traditional eating habits and lifestyles, enjoy the most authentic Chinese food, and celebrate the most traditional festivals. Therefore, after emigrating, Ms. Wang from Shanghai chose to settle in Yokohama.

Ms. Wang wanted to ship some of her furniture and other luggage items from China as well. After searching and comparing the services and prices of several international moving companies, she ultimately chose to sign a shipping contract with Seapoe Relo as her service provider for moving from China to Japan.

According to Ms. Wang's travel schedule, a few days earlier, Seapoe staff went to her home in Shanghai to pick up and pack the furniture and other items to be shipped. Ms. Wang's items to be shipped were numerous and varied, including wardrobes, tables and chairs, appliances, a piano, etc., with a total volume of over approximately 20 cubic meters. Seapoe staff packed and handled each item according to standard packing procedures to ensure that the items would not be damaged during transportation. After packing was completed, these items would be transported to Seapoe's warehouse in Shanghai, and in about one month, Ms. Wang would receive these items at her home in Yokohama.

Notes on Moving from Shanghai to Yokohama

1. Moving from China to Japan mainly uses sea freight. Because of the long transit time, the packing of personal belongings is extremely important. It is advisable to refer to online self-packing guides.

2. It is advisable to choose a professional international moving company, which can effectively protect your rights and interests.

3. Japanese customs regulations stipulate that holders of a visa valid for one year or more may bring personal belongings within a reasonable range for personal use into the country duty-free.

4. Some fragile items such as vases require special packing. For valuables such as pianos, rosewood furniture, antiques, sculptures, artworks, and precious calligraphy and paintings, custom wooden crates are recommended.