Shifting your residence or moving equipment and material need the expertise of professional packers. A packer who can take good care of your goods should ensure that:

Your goods reach on time.
There is no serious damage done to the goods. There is no pilferage.
Hire a packer who has his own means of transport. If the packer depends on another company for transport, it could result in confusion, at the cost of your money or goods.

The transport company may not accept responsibility for any damages en route, blaming the packing company for poor work. Or the packer may blame the transporters for damage of goods.

Make sure the packing company insures the goods before transporting them. You must make a detailed list of all the goods being moved. Make two copies, one for you and one for the packer. If both parties sign on the list, it avoids doubt later on.

Check the credentials of the company you hire. If they have letters or certificates from satisfied customers, see if you can crosscheck a few. Your goods are the result of years of hard work, see that they are in good hands .

Reliability is the watchword in the transport business. Your prime concern when you send goods through a transporter are timely delivery of goods and no damage and pilferage. A good transport company should ensure both

If you are sending goods in bulk, choose a company that specialises in such work. Sometimes a transporter waits for the truck to fill up with goods before despatching. So you will be in trouble if you want even your small goods delivered in a hurry. So choose a company which can guarantee service on time.

Most companies arrange for the goods to be insured. If you are sending valuable materials make sure you insure them yourself.