Guides for moving goods and homes
Practical advice on load weight, pallets, furniture and planning a move.
- PlanningHow to estimate the weight of your loadNot sure how heavy your load is? Here is how to work out a realistic weight for pallets, boxes and furniture before you ask a transporter for a quote. 4 min read
- FreightWhat is pallet freight and how does it work?Pallet freight explained: what it is, how pallets are loaded onto a truck, and how to get your goods ready so they arrive in one piece. 4 min read
- House movesHouse move checklist: what to do in the weeks beforeA practical house-move checklist for South Africa: what to book, cancel, transfer and pack, week by week, so moving day runs smoothly. 6 min read
- RemovalsHow to prepare furniture and appliances for a removalSimple steps to get furniture, fridges and washing machines ready for a move so they arrive undamaged and loading goes quickly. 5 min read
- FreightHow a curtain-side truck is loaded and securedWhat a curtain-side truck is, why it suits pallets and furniture, and how a load is secured so it arrives safely. 4 min read
- PlanningWhat to tell a transporter before you ask for a quoteGet a faster and more accurate transport quote by having these details ready: addresses, load, weight, date and access. 3 min read
Need a truck instead?
- Goods transportPallets, stock and business loads, collected and delivered by one truck.View
- House movesWhole-house and flat moves, loaded and delivered in one trip where possible.View
- RemovalsFurniture, office items and bulky loads, secured on a curtain-side truck.View
- Long-distance transportBetween towns, cities and provinces, anywhere in South Africa.View