Moving is a very personal activity. As a result, there are very few one-size-fits-all answers. For example, ask someone how they moved to Hawaii, and you’ll get any number of replies. One person will tell you they stepped off the plane with a surfboard and a suitcase. Another will tell you they put the entire contents of their 3BR house into a shipping container. Moving with just a few pieces of checked luggage makes for simple logistics (if some difficult decision-making)! However, if you choose to ship a container, there are a few things you should know. After all, if you’re going to the trouble...

Did you know that marine insurance got its start in a coffee shop? Lloyd’s coffee shop in 18th-century London had long been a place favored by customers who worked in ocean shipping. With the expansion of global trade, it only made sense that someone would come up with the idea of insuring the booming industry. The first premium payment was recorded in 1757 at two guineas.¹ Many of the investors made a fortune in the business. In fact, Lloyd’s of London still exists as a specialty insurance company today. However, many people lost their entire fortunes insuring shipments by sea. Storms, navigation difficulties, pirates, disputes...

When you’re preparing for a move to the Hawaiian Islands, you’ll find yourself faced with a number of decisions, especially when it comes to which possessions you’ll take with you. Everyone who’s made such a big move has their own system for deciding 1) what to pack, 2) what to sell, 3) what to give away and 4) what to simply toss in the trash. At times, you’ll probably feel uncertain—and maybe even emotional as you go through the items you own. We’d love to give you a little help. If you’re shipping your items in a container, there are restrictions on what can and...

It’s here! The big day when your movers arrive to pack up all your belongings for their trip to or from the Hawaiian Islands. You may be feeling excited, stressed, or anxious. Or maybe all three. A professional moving company will do everything it can to ensure an efficient, hassle-free move. Additionally, there are a few steps you can take on your own to reduce potential issues. Our family of companies has been in business for 90+ years. We’ve moved hundreds of thousands of people, so naturally we’ve seen a lot of interesting things–good and bad. Over the years, we’ve noticed seven common mistakes many...

The furniture, fixtures, and equipment in your space set the tone for everything that happens within in it. FF&E gives a hotel, restaurant, or retail guest an immediate impression, one that colors their entire experience. When you’re doing an FF&E refresh in Hawaiʻi, you can hire separate companies to handle the freight, the installation, the debris removal, etc. Or, you could hire a full-service firm to take care of everything for you. Selecting an all-in-one FF&E provider allows you to: Streamline your processes by reducing the number of subcontractors you have to coordinate with. Improve communication and eliminate potential gaps by bringing multiple tasks under...

Last Updated: 7/11/2022 These days, most desktop computers have been replaced with ultra-portable laptops and tablets. However, for gaming and certain jobs like medical imaging consulting and design work, PCs are still essential. So how do you pack and ship your computer overseas with confidence? Like everything in the moving world, it starts with careful preparation and planning. With the right materials, a little ingenuity and a bit of time, anyone can pack their computer up for the journey to Hawaii. Here are our top tips for shipping your computer overseas. We’ve added some helpful links to how-to videos so you can see the process...