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STORAGE-IN-TRANSIT (SIT) - (Long distance moves)
When you cannot immediately move into your new home, you will need
to place your items in temporary storage until you are ready.
Your carrier can arrange this temporary storage at his own storage
facility or at any other facility in close proximity of the shipment.
Your carrier is responsible for your items during this time. Make
sure that the charges for this service and valuation of your items
are included in the revised versions of the "order of service" and
the "bill of lading." Keep your copies of both documents handy.
Find out from your carrier where your items will be stored. Get the
contact information of that facility because you may need to find
your items later or seek further storage.
Your items may be stored in-transit for up to 180 days. For further
storage needs, you will need to contact the warehouse operator and
draw up a separate storage contract. If additional storage time is
needed, your carrier will not be responsible for your items during
that period of time. You will, however, be responsible for additional
charges from the carrier later on, including the warehouse handling
and final delivery charges.
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LONG-TERM STORAGE
There are two types of long-term storage: warehouse (vault or pallet
storage) and self (mini-storage).
Warehouse Storage:
PROS - If you have expensive items that you wish to store,
go with warehouse storage. Professionals will properly handle your
items every step of the way. If damages should occur, the warehouse
operators will be responsible.
CONS - Your access to your items will be limited. You
are restricted to the warehouse operators' schedule. If you need to
take out just one small box of sweaters from your container, you'll
be charged for the retrieval.
See the Warehouse Storage Guide
Mini-Storage:
PROS- Best for items you're more likely to retrieve, perhaps
seasonal clothing. You'll have access 24 hours a day. You provide
your own lock and key.
CONS - You assume complete responsibility of your items
once they're in the unit.
See the Mini-Storage Guide
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