Many people have a vague understanding of the long and complex process that their belongings go through once their items leave their door. This is because virtually almost every step of the moving process is organized for those who are relocating.

Understanding this process and its many key participants is a very smart and proactive thing to do if you are moving your life abroad or even if your just shipping a couple of boxes. Even more importantly, it clues you in on why exactly some quotes from moving companies may vary amongst each other.