When many customers come to inquire about international moving, pricing is a primary concern. But international moving is a customized and relatively strong cross-country transportation service, and each customer's situation is very different, no matter from the point of view of the number of transported items, or moving address, it is impossible to provide a standardized external quotation table. So, how is the cost of international moving calculated? How can you obtain a detailed quote? Here are the factors considered when calculating the cost of international moving:
很多客户来咨询跨国搬家时，首要关心的就是价格问题，但是国际搬家是一个定制化比较强的跨国运输服务，每位客户的情况有很大的差异，不管从运输物品的多少，还是搬家地址来看，都无法提供一个标准化的对外报价表，那么，在国际搬家的费用怎么计算？如何获得详细的报价？在进行国际搬家的费用计算时，需要考虑如下因素：
Basic fee elements 基本的收费要素
1.Quantity and Volume of Goods 物品数量和体积
Moving companies typically assess the volume of goods during an in-home evaluation and convert it into cubic measurements. The cubic measurement refers to the volume of the items after packaging, boxing, and palletizing. This is a crucial factor in determining the price and helps in deciding the most suitable transportation mode considering factors such as transportation time and cost.
搬家公司通常会在上门评估时，测算物品的体积，最终换算成立方数。这里的立方数是指包装完，装箱，打托完以后的体积。这是构成价格的核心因素。他决定着你从运输时间和成本上考量后，会选择哪种最理想的运输方式。
①From the perspective of conventional sea freight, the volume of goods determines the appropriate choice of container consolidation. Depending on whether the volume is greater or less than 15 cubic meters (CBM), there are suitable options available. We refer to this as the reasonable choice of transportation space utilization rate. Please refer to the diagram below:
① 从常规海运来看，从立方数的多少，可以选择相应的拼柜方式，大于或者小于15CBM都有各自合适的选择，我们称之为运输空间利用率的合理选择，见下图：
② From other comprehensive international transportation methods, if you have relatively fewer goods, for example, within 5 cubic meters, we recommend using this method. The pricing is determined by comparing the "volume weight" and "actual weight" and selecting the higher value as the basis for calculation. Services such as DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), bonded and tax-inclusive, and international express fall under this category, with slight differences in calculation. See the diagram below. Through unified declaration and customs clearance, it greatly reduces the cumbersome procedures for goods entry and exit.
② 而从其他综合国际运输方式来看，如果你的物品相对比较少，比如在5个方以内，那么我们建议通过这种方式来运输，他的计价方式则是通过比对“体积重量”和“实际重量”来选择较大数值来作为计价依据。我们常说的DDP双清包税、国际快递等服务都属于这种方式，只是计算上有些许的不同，见下图。它通过统一申报，统一清关的方式，大大减少了货物出入境的繁琐程序。
2.Packaging Materials & Packaging Services 打包材料和打包服务
The cost of packaging materials is calculated based on the quantity of goods and the estimated total cubic measurement determined during the assessment. Moving companies generally have their own calculation formulas, and the actual cost of materials used is usually comparable to the initial estimation. As for packaging services, it involves the cost of labor. You can inquire with the moving company about the number of packaging workers required and the cost for each worker.
打包材料会根据物品数量和测量时预估的总立方数来核算，搬家公司一般都有一套自己的核算公式，通过对比实际用料的成本汇总，和预估的基本相差无几。打包服务作为人力成本的一项，也可以事先询问搬家公司需要几个打包工人，每个打包工人费用如何。
3.Conditions of the Origin and Destination 起始地和目的地状况
If the conditions for handling at the origin or destination are unfavourable, such as the absence of elevators, the need for long-distance carrying to a location inaccessible by trucks, or the transportation of exceptionally large and heavy items, additional handling fees will be incurred. This is an additional cost that needs to be taken into consideration.
如果起始地或者目的地的搬运状况不佳，比如没有电梯、需要长距离搬运到卡车无法进入的路口，或者运输体积和重量特别庞大的物品，这都会产生额外的搬运费用，也是需要考虑的一项成本。
4.Scheduled Moving Time 计划搬运时间
Due to seasonal and supply-demand factors, international shipping costs can fluctuate throughout the year. To have the flexibility of choosing a lower-priced shipping period, it is recommended to communicate with the moving company about transportation plans at least three months in advance.
由于国际运费因为季节及供求关系的影响，从全年度来看，会有运费的起伏，为了更灵活地选择低价的运费时段，建议提前三个月和搬家公司沟通运输计划。
5.Customs Inspection Fee 海关查验费
Due to the complexity of categorizing personal items, customs will check the reasonable quantity of "personal-use items". If there are suspicions about the quantity of items, an inspection may be conducted, and the cost of this inspection will need to be borne by the individual.
由于私人物品的类目复杂，海关会根据“自用物品”的合理数量进行核对，如果发现物品数量存在可疑，就可能会产生查验，这部分的费用也是需要自行承担哦。
Additional Fees 附加费用
In addition to the basic charges, there may be some additional fees. For example, furniture disassembly and assembly, insurance fees, temporary warehouse rental at the origin or destination, export and import duties, customs clearance procedures, and fees for the use of special equipment, etc. These fees will vary depending on specific requirements.
除了基本的收费要素外，还可能存在一些额外费用。例如，家具拆装、保险费、起始地目的地临时仓库租赁，出口和进口关税、海关清关手续以及特殊设备的使用费用等。这些费用将根据具体需求而有所变化。
Based on the above introduction, I believe you now have a deeper understanding of international moving costs compared to before. Although it involves considering multiple factors, the essence remains the same. Therefore, when choosing a moving company, it is recommended that customers inquire about the detailed costs and compare quotes from different companies in order to select the most suitable moving plan for themselves.
通过以上的介绍，相信您已经对国际搬家费用，相较之前有了一个更为深刻的了解。虽然它要综合考虑多个因素，但是万变不离其宗。因此，在选择搬家公司时，建议客户详细询问各项费用，并对比不同公司的报价，以便选择最适合自己的搬家方案。
Author 作者 | Ryan
