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Moving Company Terms

Moving company terms allow you to familiarize yourself with the jargon of moving companies, to be able to opt for the best possible moving services with greater ease.
 
FIDI (Federation of International Furniture): A worldwide prestigious organization. A member of FIDI has to meet strict criteria in terms of operational capacities and financial stability, on personal and corporate levels.
 
RIM (Registered International Mover Certificate): Raises the level of professionalism and performance of moving services. To maintain the certificate, the management and personnel have to complete at least 15 hours of training within three years. Facilities and equipment are also subject to re-inspection.
 
OMNI (Overseas Network International): Represent the finest international moving companies that strive towards excellence in their field. To become a member of OMNI, a high level of proficiency must be displayed.
 
BOL or BL (Bill of Lading): The document issued by a moving company to a customer specifying that goods were received and are ready for conveyance to a named destination.
 
Standard Coverage: Moving companies are liable to provide customers with monetary coverage in case goods get damaged.
 
Full Service Move: One of the more common types of moves where the moving service takes care of the entire process of transfer from your old address to your new one.
 
Consignee: A person receiving the shipping goods.
 
Agent: A small moving company authorized to work on behalf of another bigger company.
 
Long Carry: An additional charge for a service provided by movers who carry the goods from the truck to your house.
 
Anti-Static Bubble Wrap: A special bubble cushioning wrap used for packing fragile items.
 
Expedited Services: Applies to a customer who is charged for the move, transferring the goods on a specified date.

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