Choice of Ditty Move

Loading the container yourself is very popular among our clients. This saves them a lot of cash as well as allows them to know the locations of their things in the box because they pack it themselves. This dramatically saves them a lot of bundles due to insurance and US labor law requirements.

Ditty Move clients usually do this on a weekend wherein they could invite their friends to help them do the loading. This also serves as their Despedida party where they could have a BBQ while they are loading the container.

During DITTY MOVE, the loading party must have the necessary equipment to do the job right. Please bear in mind that the container is 4.3 feet above the ground. We recommend that you rent a big truck with a loading ramp so that you can park back-to-back to minimize any accidents in loading heavy furniture into the container.

 
 

MF may provide you with this lift gate-equipped truck for a fee if in California. Click Pictures

If from a different States or countries, Penske Rental offers trucks with lift gate on per mileage, since you only need the lift gate, it might be more economical for you to just rent one in your local neighborhood Penske or other truck rental providers.

 

Moveout.com offers packaging materials at a discounted rate delivered to your door.

We also recommend using professional-grade packaging materials in your packaging. Remember that the container gets lifted by a crane to be loaded onto a ship and the ship moves around on the open seas. Click the above banners for details.

You know your shipment, start with a loading plan:

You may use this Box Container Calculator to know how many boxes will fit into a specific size of a container.

The picture below is what the inside of a container looks like. Use the O ring for tying down the ratchet and use 2"x4" lumber for the side slots to secure your items. Be creative. Bear in mind that insurance companies do not protect you from breakage thus you are responsible for putting diligent efforts to protect them. Insurance is highly recommended though that would cover you in case of hijacking, fire, jettison, total loss, and free from the general average liability.

DITTY MOVE, Philippine-side
When the container arrives in the Philippines and you opt to get our full Philippine services, we will be responsible for Customs clearing as well as delivery to the final destination in the Philippines. We will also unload the container for you. You also have the option to do this yourself.

Air Shipments

- are loaded into wooden and corrugated containers and shipped via air cargo. 3-7 days to Manila.

Less Than Container (LCL)

- Not enough shipment to fill up a whole container? We consolidate your shipment with other returning residents. We provide utmost care to prevent any mix-up by placing labels and placing segregation blocks on individual shipments. We do customs clearing and delivery, Approximately costs $575 per 1'x 8'x 8' ( 1.8 sqm ) or $ 8.59 per cubic foot. Minimum of 10 feet or 640 cubic feet coming from our warehouse in Los Angeles, CA. Therefore, the shipping cost from LA to Manila for a 10 feet space in the container is $5,750. Plus pick up fee and delivery fee. See cubic feet calculator HERE

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One may do a Do It Yourself to avoid the pickup fee and transport your shipment yourself to Manila Forwarder Warehouse and pick up your shipment at our Metro-Manila warehouse in the Philippines.

Popular among our budget-conscious clients is they pack it themselves, load it on a Penske truck and drive to our warehouse at 3964 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90065.

We can also transport from any point in the USA to our warehouse using PODS Moving and Storage for out-of-California origin or provide a pick up within California for a fee.

Manila Forwarder has teamed up with PODS Moving and Storage to provide our nationwide customers with simple Less Than Container ( LCL ) Relocation to the Philippines from any point in North America including Hawaii.

If you are only moving a one-bedroom or just a few of your household goods to the Philippines and do not need a regular 20' or 40' full container, Manila Forwarder has the right solution for you with a PODS, an 8'x7'x8' weatherproof steel container. A bigger PODS container is also available 12ft (8'x8'x12'), and 16ft (8'x8'x16').

We will arrange the delivery of 1 unit of PODS storage, a metal, weatherproof container that will be dropped in your parking lot or lawn for up to three days and you simply load your belongings for shipment to the Philippines.

For inquiries, please click:

https://manilaforwarder.com/containerquote.php

If you could fill-up a whole container, We could deliver the container to you and pick it when you are finished loading ( 5 days max). A cheaper rate is available if you could finish the loading and let the truck driver wait for you (LIVE LOAD, first one hour FREE. Then, you are charged for waiting time by the trucker). We then ship it to either Port of Manila, Cebu, Davao, General Santos, or Cagayan De Oro depending on your choice and vessel availability. Please contact us early as the pandemic has caused booking scarcity.

See container dimensions below :

PODS 8 foot Container	PODS 12 foot Container	PODS 16 foot Container
Conveniently Small, Surprisingly Roomy - Perfect for a 500 sq. ft. space* or smaller - Mix and match – Often paired with our 16-ft. unit - Great for college students, apartment residents, or people looking to downsize - A popular size for small or partial moves, as well as shipping furniture and other larger items - Comparable to a 5'x10' storage unit or 10' rental truck - Imagine a walk-in closet - Up to 402 cubic ft. of usable space - Dimensions: 8' x 7' x 8'**	Simplify Local Moving or Your Home Improvement Project - Perfect for a 500-800 sq. ft. space* (2 to 3 rooms’ worth of belongings) - Great for smaller moves and bigger storage needs - A popular size for local apartment moves - Comparable to 10'x10' storage unit or 15' rental truck - Available for in-town moving and storage only 689 cubic ft. - Dimensions: 12' x 8' x 8'**	The Perfect Size for Bigger Households - Perfect for a 1,200 sq. ft. space* or smaller - Great for moves requiring temporary storage - Our largest size, and a popular choice for moving a home with 3 to 4 rooms - Comparable to a 10'x15' storage unit or a 20' rental truck - Imagine a parking space in 3D - 835 cubic ft. - Dimensions: 16' x 8' x 8'**

20 foot Standard Container	40 foot Standard Container
20 ft L x 8 ft W x 8'6" H Capacity : 31 Cubic Meters - 1159 c ft Max Cargo Weight 24,000 lbs	40 ft x 8ft W x 8'6" H Capacity : 67 Cubic Meters - 2377 c ft Max Cargo Weight 42,000 lbs

*If you think that a full container is too big, Please download this form ( Excel Program ) and this would automatically compute the total size of your shipment. Please email the accomplished form to us.

Storage Option

Manila Forwarders maintains a weekly shipment. However, as an option, we can store your belongings, including any appliance delivered to us for a few days in our large, secure warehouse. When the time comes, your shipment will be loaded into ocean containers supplied by the steamship line.

We can also store your items in our Manila warehouse for a reasonable fee, a lot cheaper than US storage cost.

Arrival at Destination - Off the Ship

You will be contacted by a Manila Forwarders representative in the US and the Philippines even before you arrive and will be provided with all the information you need to know. Our Door to door service is a hassle-free move. All we need are your original documents and limited power of attorney.

We also offer door-to-port service.

Customs-Clearing your Belongings

You will need some or all of the following original documents:

- Passport, US Passport Holders requires either Dual citizenship or 13-G immigrant Visa available at Philippine Consulate. Please download forms Application for Immigrant Visa Forms 3 and 11.
- Detailed packing list with value of content
- Proper proof of tax exemptions, if entitled
- Copy of agreement with Manila Forwarders
- Delivery order notice
- For Dual Citizens:
- Philippine Passport
- American Passport
- Birth Certificate (additional requirement)
- Oath of Allegiance for Dual Citizens
- Identification Certificate
- Commercial or donation shipments, please email us the details.