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Korea Relocations to and from Hawaiʻi: Your Step-by-Step Guide Moving between Hawaiʻi and Korea can feel like an exciting step—but the international logistics can also feel complex. With careful planning—and our step-by-step guide below—you’ll be well positioned to navigate it all. Whether you’re moving from Hawaiʻi to South Korea or moving to Hawaiʻi from South Korea, we’ll walk you through all the essential steps, including: Shipping your household goods to Korea or Hawaiʻi How much it costs to move between Hawaiʻi and Korea What to look for in an international moving company Customs regulations for moving to Korea, including duty-free clearance requirements Customs regulations for...

Considering about 21% of the Hawaiʻi population identifies as Japanese or part-Japanese, it’s no surprise that moves between Hawaiʻi and Japan are popular. If you’re moving to Japan from Hawaiʻi (or vice versa), we’ll show you what you need to know for a safe, easy, and affordable move. The Hawaiʻi–Japan ConnectionHawaiʻi and Japan have long shared significant cultural connections that started back in the late 19th century when Japanese immigrants moved to Hawaiʻi and found work on the islands’ sugar cane plantations. Today, that connection continues with significant tourism traffic between the two destinations. In Hawaiʻi, the influence of Japanese culture is easy to spot....

Moving to Hawaiʻi comes with an extra layer of logistics. It’s not just the distance. It’s also the fact that you’ll have to pack up your belongings and turn them over to a moving company who will send them to Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, or the Big Island. (And then, of course, you’ll also have to get yourself there, along with any other family members who are moving with you!) To help you keep track of all of the details, we’ve put together a timeline to help you organize your Hawaiʻi move from start to finish. Once you go through the below checklist, you’ll know exactly...

Freight is the lifeblood of Hawaiʻi’s businesses. However, getting cargo to, from, and around an isolated location like the Hawaiian Islands can feel complex. To help add ease to your mainland, interisland, and international cargo logistics, we put together this guide to Hawaiʻi freight. Below, you’ll hear expert freight tips from our teams on Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, and both sides of the Big Island (Hilo and Kona). These must-knows will help you keep your Hawaiʻi freight moving—and ensure it arrives in excellent condition. (We’ll even try to save you some money along the way!) #1: Right-Size Solutions Are Available Much of Hawaiʻi’s freight moves to...

With a name like Royal Hawaiian Movers, we have a reputation for moving people to Hawaiʻi. But we also move individuals and families within Hawaiʻi—and away from Hawaiʻi when they decide to leave the Aloha State. Where do former Hawaiʻi residents go? To answer that question, we combed through IRS migration data and our own internal data. We came up with nine popular post-Hawaiʻi destinations, all of which are on the U.S. mainland. We’ll explore all nine of them in this article. If you’re leaving Hawaiʻi, we hate to see you go. But if you’re ready for a change, we understand—and maybe we can offer...

Commercial moves can be complex—much more complex than your average residential move. Unlike household moves, commercial moves often involve: Transporting specialized and/or sensitive equipment Disassembly and reassembly of furniture and furnishings Moving sensitive and/or confidential documents and records Dealing with debris and discarded office furniture Plus, everything has to happen on a tight timeline to prevent disruption to the business’s normal operations. For all these reasons, it’s important to choose a commercial mover with care. The right commercial mover will have the expertise and experience to handle all the moving parts of an office or industrial move with ease—including the unexpected ones. The wrong commercial...