The fuel price hikes are predominantly to blame, but also the rising costs of insurance as trucks are attacked, burned, etc. In fact, everything has gone up, labour costs, electricity, packing materials, toll fees, everything… So what does one do?
Save costs by moving only what you absolutely have to, and do this utilizing a bulk carrier that offers part-loads, or consider the option of railing your furniture to your destination point. We have even advised some customers to sell their furniture and buy second-hand when they take residence in another province. Second-hand furniture is a cheap, high-quality option during hard times.
We often have to auction or sell a client’s furniture when storage becomes unaffordable. Sadly, the proceeds often don’t even cover the outstanding amount due on storage costs. Please consider how important your furniture is when opting to store or transport long distance, sometimes the cost of transport may exceed the value of the goods themselves.