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Moving medical equipment is a complex process hat requires a high level of expertise, precision, and planning. This article explores the five major obstacles encountered during medical equipment relocation and provides actionable solutions to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation. 1 Ensuring Proper Equipment Handling and Safety One of the top concerns when moving medical equipment is ensuring that each item is handled with the utmost care and safety. These devices are often expensive, sensitive, and critical to patient care, so any damage during the move can result in costly repairs and downtime. Specialized Training Requirements for Medical Equipment Movers The key to safely relocating...

Planning and executing a laboratory move requires specialized services due to the sensitive and often hazardous nature of the materials involved. Whether it is within a city or across the country, understanding what to expect when hiring a lab moving company can make the difference between a smooth transition and a problematic move. This article outlines the key stages of the process, from the initial consultation and planning, through specialized handling and transportation, to the final setup and calibration in your new location. Planning Your Laboratory Relocation Initial Consultation and Site Survey In the initial phase of laboratory relocation planning, your lab moving company will...

International development projects and humanitarian efforts often involve managing challenging logistics in remote locations. Infrastructure can be minimal—or fragile—and the success of the entire operation often rests on meeting crucial milestones. In situations like these, the right logistics partner can make all the difference in getting your employees’ personal effects, Personally Owned Vehicles (POVs), office vehicles, general cargo, project cargo, consumables, and more delivered where you need them—when you need them. If you’re looking for a new logistics partner for your non-governmental organization, we’ll show you what to look for. By considering the six questions we’ll share below, you’ll set yourself up to pick a...

Last Updated: 12/13/21 Customs exams can be a significant source of frustration and confusion when you’re moving goods in and out of the United States. Additionally, when your shipment is put on a customs hold, it can completely derail its timeline—and cost you money. To help reduce some of the mystery around these exams, we’ll walk you through the most common types of holds and customs exams, along with their timelines and fees. We’ll also help you understand why your shipment might get targeted for a customs exam, as well as what you can do to avoid the delays and costs that result. “Why Did...

Relocating your office or corporate headquarters can come with a number of benefits. A move might help you attract new talent, reduce your overhead, or offer other advantages, such as easier travel for everyone in your organization.   Whatever your reasons, a relocation represents a significant investment of time, money, and resources. In other words, it’s not a decision any leader takes lightly.  As you examine your own organization’s relocation, consider these five not-so-obvious considerations. They may shape your decision as you choose your future location—or choose not to move at all.  Consideration #1: Do You Understand All the Costs—Even the Hidden Ones?  As you do a cost-benefit analysis, some moving expenses will be easier to identify than others. For example, the cost to physically relocate your office can...

If you’re looking for ways to grow your business revenue, you may be considering a few different niche markets. As a moving company, expanding your capacity to service new destinations can easily fit the bill. Additionally, when you find the right partner to assist you, this expansion can even feel simple. Since 2012, the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has been creating tax legislation and other incentives to entice U.S. citizens to move to the island. These efforts have only increased in the last few years, leading many business owners and entrepreneurs to relocate to this Caribbean island. If expanding into Puerto Rico is on...