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We all love our technology these days – smartphones, tablets and computers are never far out of reach, which of course means that we’re able to get online and contact businesses in a matter of seconds, purchasing all manner of products and services on the go. A great example of this instant service provision is presented by Uber.

We’re all familiar with the company Uber (a worldwide lift sharing company that identified the simple consumer demand of needing to get from A to B). Supplying consumers with the use of an app directly connected to your debit card, you can find Uber drivers in your area that can see your request and will be with you at a scheduled time to take you to your location. Is there a moving industry ‘Uber-equivalent’?

In recent years technology has been a hot topic across the relocation services sectors, the moving industry is no exception. High-tech innovations are improving service quality and efficiency for moving companies and customers alike, on a local scale and globally.

Here are 4 ‘smart moving’ technology trends available not just to moving companies but also to relocating clients themselves as part of the moving package. The 4 AI options which I describe below are designed to make the whole process of moving simpler, easier and more cost-effective for all parties…

Moving your collection

Whether you are an enthusiastic collector or well-stocked restaurant; the prospect of moving the contents of a wine cellar can be truly daunting. Fine wines necessitate careful treatment and storage for transportation. Their fragile nature and specific character can be damaged by mishandling, exposure to incorrect lighting levels or fluctuating temperatures. It is always advisable to seek expert help when seeking to move high volumes of valuable fine wines. 

At this festive time of year, there is increased demand for the transport of domesticated reindeer throughout the UK. If only the reality of ‘reindeer-moving’ was as simple as Santa gallivanting around the globe on his sleigh! If you thought general airport security was complicated (especially at Christmas), wait until you learn the reality of the process required to move reindeer without magical assistance.

To the layman the differences between commercial and residential removals may seem small. The processes of the physical packing and removal of equipment and furniture appear virtually identical. There are, however, some key differences that should be highlighted.

A domestic removal can be enough to make many people say that they never want to move again, but what happens when as well as changing house, town or city, the country is also changing?