Are you affiliated with a national van line?

DeWitt Move Worldwide is not affiliated with a national van line. However, we do work for and reciprocate with all the major van lines in the United States.

When can I expect my goods to arrive? (transit time)

Average transit time for consolidated goods from Guam to: [fusion_table fusion_table_type="1" fusion_table_rows="" fusion_table_columns="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" animation_offset=""] To: Transit Time West Coast 6-9 Weeks Central 8-11 Weeks East Coast 8-11 Weeks [/fusion_table] Full Container Shipment to the Mainland For full container shipments going to the mainland your transit time will typically be 1 to 2 weeks faster than the consolidated transit times. We include estimated transit times in our quotes. International Shipments For international shipments, transit times can vary widely depending on your final destination. At the time of quote, we will be able to provide you with an estimated transit time to your final destination.

How will my shipment get to its destination?

Depending on your final destination your shipment will be loaded into a shipping container, trucked, railed, or a combination of both to its final destination. Typically shipments that have a final destination near ocean ports such as, Seattle, Oakland/San Francisco, and Los Angeles will be trucked out of the port to our delivery agent near your final destination. For shipments going to the Midwest and the East Coast, the shipment will typically be routed to a west coast port and then put on a rail car to reach a rail head nearest your final destination. Once the shipment has reached the railhead nearest the final destination, it will typically be put back on a truck, to be transported to our agent that will be handling your delivery. However, there are times when a shipment will be trucked for longer distances rather the railed. If you have any questions about your shipment, please ask your sales person or call our offices.

What is consolidation? Is this “better” than shipping a full container load?

Consolidation is a term used to describe the grouping of smaller liftvan (see above) shipments that have a similar destination into one container. With our consolidation service we load your household goods into wooden liftvan crates at your origin address. Once we have loaded all of your crates, they will be brought back to our warehouse where they will be grouped with other shipments headed for a similar final destination. By grouping your liftvan crates with other liftvan crates, we are able to fill an entire 40 to 45ft container. This method typically has cost savings, which we can pass on to you. The consolidation method is the best method for transporting smaller shipments, as it allows for the cost savings of using a larger container without requiring you to have a large shipment. Please keep in mind that your shipment will be housed in its own individual sealed crate(s) and your individual items will never by combined with another shipper's goods.

How will my shipment be loaded?

For Local Moves Your items are typically transported in one of our covered box trucks. For Mainland and International Moves Containerized Method Larger shipments not requiring storage will typically be loaded directly into a steamship container. These steel containers come in 20ft., 40ft. and 45ft. lengths. A steamship container will be loaded at your origin residence and then transported to the nearest ocean port, where it will be loaded on a ship that arrives at the port closest to your final destination. Liftvan Method For smaller shipments, and for shipments that require storage at origin or destination, we will use the wooden liftvan method of transportation. In this method, we will load your items into wooden liftvan crates at your origin address. These crates are approximately 7 ft. tall x 4 ft. wide x 7 ft deep, and typically hold around 1,000 pounds of goods from an average home. We can use a series of these crates to accommodate all of your goods. This method is useful when you are unsure of your final destination and you will require us store your goods. If you require storage via the containerized method, we would have to offload your items from the container into the liftvan crates for storage, which requires extra handling, and therefore, additional charges.

Is the pre-move survey free?

Yes, we provide all surveys free of charge. A survey is the best way for us to accurately estimate the size and weight of your shipment. With this estimate we will be able to provide you with a written quote.

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