Moving Glossary

Relocation comes with many technical terms that can sometimes feel confusing, especially if you’re moving for the first time. Understanding these words helps you plan better, communicate clearly with your movers, and avoid surprises during the process.

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Moving Glossary

Every professional term you need to know, from A to Z, for a smooth and transparent relocation experience.

A B C D E F G H I L M O P S T W

A

Accessorial Charges

Additional costs for special services such as long carries, stair handling, hoisting, shuttle trucks, or extra labor required during the move.

Agent

A local moving partner who represents a relocation company at the origin or destination to manage services on their behalf.

B

Bill of Lading (BOL)

The official contract between you and the moving company. It includes shipment details, services, charges, and delivery information.

Box Inventory

A detailed list of all cartons and items packed and transported during the move for tracking and verification.

Bubble Wrap

Protective cushioning material used to pack fragile items like glassware, electronics, and decor pieces.

C

Carton

A strong packing box used to safely transport household or office goods.

Corporate Relocation

Professional moving services designed specifically for offices, companies, and employees shifting workplaces or cities.

Customs Clearance

The process of documentation and approval required when moving goods internationally through customs authorities.

D

Declared Value

The value you assign to your belongings for protection or insurance coverage during transit.

Destination Services

Support provided at the new location, including unloading, unpacking, placement, debris removal, and setup assistance.

Door-to-Door Service

Complete relocation service from your current location directly to your new address.

E

Estimate / Quotation

The projected cost of your move based on volume, distance, and services required.

Essentials Kit

A small bag containing daily-use items like documents, chargers, clothes, and medicines that you keep with you.

F

Fragile Items

Delicate belongings such as glassware, artwork, mirrors, and electronics that require special packing.

Full-Service Packing

Professional packing service where movers pack all household or office items using quality materials.

G

Groupage Services

A cost-effective shipping method where multiple customers’ smaller shipments are combined in one container.

Goods in Transit (GIT)

Items that are currently being transported between origin and destination.

H

Handling Charges

Fees for loading, unloading, or special care of heavy or bulky items.

Heavy Lift Items

Large objects like safes, pianos, or industrial machinery requiring special equipment.

I

International Moving

Relocation services involving cross-border transportation, including customs documentation.

Inventory List

A detailed checklist of all items being moved to ensure nothing is lost or misplaced.

IT Asset Moving

Specialized relocation of computers, servers, and technical equipment using anti-static packing.

L

Local Moving

Short-distance relocation within the same city or nearby areas.

Logistics Services

Professional planning, storage, and management of goods movement.

Loading & Unloading

The process of placing items into the truck at origin and removing them safely at destination.

M

Manpower

Trained moving staff responsible for packing, lifting, and handling goods safely.

Moving Coordinator

A dedicated person who manages your relocation schedule and communication.

O

Origin Services

Services provided at the starting location, including packing, labeling, loading, and documentation.

P

Packing Materials

Supplies like cartons, tapes, foam sheets, stretch wrap, and padding used to protect goods.

Pre-Move Survey

An inspection conducted by movers to assess volume and provide an accurate estimate.

S

Shuttle Service

A smaller vehicle used when a large truck cannot access narrow streets.

Storage Services

Secure warehousing facilities for short-term or long-term storage of goods.

Survey

The evaluation of items before moving to determine cost and logistics requirements.

T

Transit Time

The time taken for goods to reach the destination after dispatch.

Third-Party Services

External specialists for tasks like appliance installation, carpentry, or cleaning.

Moving Glossary

Moving Glossary

A

Accessorial Charges

Agent

B

Bill of Lading (BOL)

Box Inventory

Bubble Wrap

C

Carton

Corporate Relocation

Customs Clearance

D

Declared Value

Destination Services

Door-to-Door Service

E

Estimate / Quotation

Essentials Kit

F

Fragile Items

Full-Service Packing

G

Groupage Services

Goods in Transit (GIT)

H

Handling Charges

Heavy Lift Items

I

International Moving

Inventory List

IT Asset Moving

L

Local Moving

Logistics Services

Loading & Unloading

M

Manpower

Moving Coordinator

O

Origin Services

P

Packing Materials

Pre-Move Survey

S

Shuttle Service

Storage Services

Survey

T

Transit Time

Third-Party Services

W

Warehouse

Workforce Mobility

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