Military life has its ups and downs, but sometimes the adventure can outweigh the adversity. Take moving, for example. Frequently pulling up roots is part of the job, but sometimes service members can hit the jackpot with an exotic locale. For many, the ideal duty station can be found in the tropical isles of Hawaii.
PCSing to Hawaii sounds like a dream assignment for many, but when the orders arrive, some families can feel overwhelmed with questions about moving to the islands and island living.
Before the surfing, snorkeling, hiking and volcano exploring can begin, the service family has to find a way to move all their belongings across the ocean. Many opt for the military’s full-service option, paid entirely by the military. Some, however, can’t resist the urge to pocket some of the payout by going the route of a ... Read More
U-Pack is proud to offer quick, reliable moving services for customers moving to Hawaii from the upper 48 and Alaska. ABF, U-Pack's transportation provider, is the largest Transcontinental Carrier Operation on the Hawaiian Islands, with a service center located just two miles from the port of Honolulu.
Since moving to Hawaii means your household goods travel over water rather than just over-the-road, customer's moving to the Aloha State normally have a few more questions than the "typical" moving customer. The information that follows was designed to make your move more manageable and answer some of the questions you may have. If you don't find your questions answered here, please feel free to call one of U-Pack's Hawaii experts at 800-413-4799 or leave a comment belo... Read More
It's Flashback Friday— each week, U-Pack will revisit a blog topic that's been helpful and fun for our readers. Be sure to check the comments section of each post for even more valuable moving advice!
Don't we all wish we were moving to Hawaii? It's practically paradise! The summer weather makes us think it's time to re-visit one of the U-Pack blog's most talked-about posts!
How long does it take to get my stuff to Hawaii?
It's always a good idea to ask what the normal transit time is for your move. It can vary drastically from company to company. You'll probably run into some companies that can take up to a month or longer to move your stuff to Hawaii!&... Read More
Whether you're just starting to think about moving to Hawaii or if you already have your plane ticket in hand, let me just go ahead and say that I'm jealous! Even if you're concerned about the cost of moving to Hawaii, remember that you're moving to a tropical paradise. Sparkling waters, crashing waves, a beautiful landscape— can't you already smell the hibiscus flowers just thinking about it? That being said, it's a good idea to have a financial plan for your move to the islands. Where do you start? Here are a few suggestions for controlling your moving budget:
Cut the cost of moving to Hawaii by choosing low-traffic move dates.... Read More
Ah…beautiful Hilo, Hawaii. Have you seen photos of this place? Or even better, have you been there? Absolutely amazing. And may I offer a little piece of advice? If you're moving to Hilo, you might consider keeping it under wraps, or risk the onslaught of visitors that never want to leave! It's a coastal town on the eastern side of the Big Island, and lies at the feet of three volcanoes, Mauna Kea, Kilauea and Mauna Loa. And it's simply breathtaking.
OK, I'm moving to Hilo in my head…snapping out of it.
Seriously though, if you're planning a move to Hilo from the upper 48, you have a few options. Obviously rental trucks are out of the question, since the Pacific Ocean is a bit of a barrier. But, rest assured, there are options for... Read More
New Service Options We have recently expanded options for Hawaii Moving! We're always looking for ways to improve the U-Pack service and we feel like this is another great step. Here are all of the service options now available if you're using U-Pack to move to Hawaii:
ReloCube – Door to Door delivery We can provide door to door delivery if you're moving to the islands of Oahu and Hawaii. Since the ABF service center is located in Honolulu, we've always been able to provide door to door service in Oahu. Now, we have an agent on the island of Hawaii that can provide door delivery to al... Read More
If you're moving to Hawaii, but don't have a place to live yet, no worries! U-Pack has storage options for you.
Store at your origin You can load our moving and storage container(s) and store them at the ABF service center closest to the city you're moving from. Then, once you find a place to live in Hawaii, call and tell us to send it on it's way. At that time, we'll just charge you the rate for storage (renews every 30 days) and the original drop and pick up charge. You won't be charged the rest until your shipment is on its way to Hawaii.
