International shipping containers and freight for Daley & Co

International Moving

The Patel Relocation to Singapore

A corporate family relocation from Manchester to Singapore — door-to-door in 28 days.

March 2024·International corporate relocation — air and sea freight·Manchester → Singapore

28 Days

Door-to-Door

Bedrooms Worth

ISPM 15

Heat-Treated Timber

Air + Sea

Split Shipment

The Challenge

What needed to be done

The Patel family required a full household relocation from Manchester to Singapore on a compressed six-week timeline. The move included fragile artwork, a large collection of books, and high-value electronics. Singapore customs regulations required precise documentation and specific packing standards for all items, particularly wooden furniture (ISPM 15 compliance).

Daley & Co lorry on an international route

Our Approach

How we delivered it

Daley & Co assigned a dedicated international move coordinator who managed the project from survey to delivery. All wooden items were heat-treated and certified to ISPM 15 standards. Twelve custom export crates were built for artwork and fragile items. Air freight was selected for time-sensitive items, with sea freight for the bulk of the household. Full customs documentation was prepared and pre-cleared before departure.

Key Actions

Dedicated international move coordinator assigned
ISPM 15 heat treatment for all wooden items
12 custom export crates for fragile and high-value items
Air freight for priority items, sea freight for bulk
Full customs pre-clearance documentation prepared

The Outcome

The result

The shipment arrived in Singapore ahead of the family, so the household was being unpacked rather than sitting in a port when they landed. Splitting the consignment meant the items they needed first travelled by air while the bulk followed by sea, and the destination agent handled unpacking and placement.