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Helpful Articles - Packing Tips

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...

When you’re transitioning to a new house, bringing all the comforts of home and getting them set up in your new spot will help it feel like your own—fast. For some people, “all the comforts of home” involves things like an extensive wine collection, a full bar, or even just a few collectable bottles they’ve planned to save for a special occasion. As a result, one of the big questions we get when we’re moving people to and from Hawaii is: “Can I take my wine and/or alcohol with me?” The answer? Yes—with a couple of caveats. First and foremost, if you’re packing a container...

After nearly 40 years of helping individuals and families relocate from one home to another, we’ve got a pretty intimate glance into the kinds of things that people collect. They run the gamut from Hummel figurines to rare coins to vinyl records to surfboards. The list is practically endless! However, there’s one kind of collection that our surveyors always look out for: a big library of books. Why? Books are heavy, and they pack very densely into boxes. And, since your move will ultimately be priced by weight, a big library of books can quickly change the cost of your move. Because of their weight,...

When it comes to fragile items that people worry about when they move, artwork, paintings, frames, and mirrors top the list. (This is especially true for moves between the mainland and Hawaii, when you’re sending your treasured piece of art ~2500 miles across the Pacific Ocean!) If you’re doing a door-to-door move, your moving crew will take care of everything for you. However, if you’re doing the packing yourself, not to worry. We’ve got some DIY tips that will make it easy to pack your artwork, frames, paintings, or mirrors—and feel confident that they’re prepped well for the journey. (And, if you’ve decided to ship...

There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who hire movers and those who are determined to do it themselves. If you fall in the latter category, more power to you! You might not know this, but Royal Hawaiian is rooted in a moving business that started with two men and a truck. In other words, the “can do” attitude is in our DNA, so we’d love to help you make your DIY move a safer and easier one. In that spirit, we talked with Frank Valenti, our Safety and Technical Training Director, to get his tips on how you can protect your...