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8.9 million residents vs. 331.9 million. 15,943 square miles vs. 3.8 million. The differences between Switzerland and the US can seem vast when moving between the two countries. Population: 8.9 million Land Area: 15,943 mi2 Capital: Bern Currency: Swiss franc (CHF) Population: 331.9 million Land Area: 3.8 million mi2 Capital: Washington, DC Currency: US dollar (USD) To help you make a smooth transition between Switzerland and the US, we put together the following must-knows. They’ll help you navigate the moving process, prepare for the cultural differences between the two countries, and spot the similarities—all of which will help you settle in quickly to your new...

When you’re looking for a moving company to relocate transferees around the world, you can’t trust just anybody. Instead, these companies need to be vetted carefully to ensure a smooth and simple moving process for each and every transferee.  During the vetting process, there are a number of critical areas to investigate that can make or break an international move. In this article, we’ll focus on one: the global partners that a moving company chooses to work with, also known as agents.    After all, no moving company can be absolutely everywhere in the world. Instead, international relocation companies select local partners to help them complete...

Making an international move is rarely simple. However, being prepared can certainly make it easier—especially when you understand what to expect before, during, and after your relocation. We did our first international relocation in 1958. Since then, we’ve helped tens of thousands of families move to destinations all over the globe, including Paris. To add some extra ease to your move, below you’ll find our nine essential tips for moving between Paris and the US. With these pointers in hand, you’ll set yourself up for a simpler, stress-free move to your new home. #1: Don’t Let Culture Shock Catch You by Surprise Moving between the...

A France-US move can be challenging—and not just because of all the logistics involved with getting your personal belongings across international borders. When you transition from France to the US (or vice versa!), you’ll find yourself completely immersed in a different culture. Even though you will see some similarities, the differences can be significant—and a sudden change like this can feel jarring. To help prepare you for your move, we compiled a list of the 10 unexpected differences you’ll encounter when moving between France and the US. After reading this list, you’ll have a better sense of what to expect after your relocation. This can...

Partnering with another transportation company to complete a move takes a lot of trust. It means placing your customers—and their most precious belongings—in someone else’s hands, with the expectation that they’ll treat this project with the highest standards of care from start to finish. That’s why the vetting process is so important when you’re looking for a new moving partner. Some agents might start with online research. Others might ask for recommendations from industry colleagues. Still others might look to industry affiliations to help them identify a moving partner they can trust. We’ve been partnering with other moving companies since our first international move in...

Relationships—and establishing trust within those relationships—are everything in the relocation business. “In our industry, trust is built one move and one transaction at a time,” said Editor Will Kohudic in Portal, the magazine of the International Association of Movers. We couldn’t agree more If you’re a relocation management company (RMC) outsourcing certain aspects of your services, you know that selecting the right relationships is crucial—and it takes a lot of trust. After all, the performance of your partners reflects directly back on you. We’ve been establishing our own partnerships to execute international moves since 1958. In all that time, we’ve seen what creates strong relationships...