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Moving to Mauritius
Many people consider moving to Mauritius as it is one of the most successful and competitive economies in Africa. The GDP of Mauritius measured in 2011 was US$11,313 million which equates to US$8,777 per capita which is one of the highest in Africa.
Mauritius is located off the south east coast of the African Continent being about 540 miles east of Madagascar. The main island of Mauritius is part of the wider Republic of Mauritius. Within the Republic of Mauritius there are a variety of islands which includes Cargados Carajos, Rodrigues, Tromelin and the Agalega Islands.
Mauritius Island is part of the Mascarene Islands, with the French island of Réunion 170 km (110 miles) to the southwest and the island of Rodrigues 570 km (350 miles) to the east.
The island of Mauritius has had a history of occupation from the Dutch, French and the British, but the island became independent in 1968 and finally became a republic in 1992. Before the Dutch occupied the island there were times when the island was visited by Arab sailors in the Middle Ages.
Regarding population figures the island of Mauritius only has a population of 1,248,129, with the majority living in the capital and district of Port Louis. The island is split into 9 districts these districts being Black River, Flacq, Grand Port, Moka, Pamplemousses, Plaines Wilhems, Port Louis, Riviere du Remopart and Savanne.
Tourism is important to Mauritius and has one of the highest returning tourism visitors rates in the world. The coral reef around the island is a key tourist attraction and with relatively shallow and calm waters this encourages a variety of water sports. Often after having had a fantastic holiday in Mauritius people then consider moving to Mauritius.
The most popular sport in Mauritius is Football but it is considered that Horseracing is the national sport, with the Champ de Mars Racecourse being the oldest racecourse in the Southern Hemisphere.
To cope with increased traffic congestion with many people each year moving to Mauritius, it is planned to install a Light Rail Transit system between Curepipe and Port Louis.
Abels Moving Services have been providing discrete export packing and shipping services for discerning families and professionals relocating to Mauritius for over 50 years.
Planning Your Move
When considering moving to Mauritius it is important to speak with a specialist international removal company (not your local domestic mover!) as there are pitfalls throughout the process that you will be glad of their assistance.
Before calling, consider whether you want to send all your possessions or just a select few personal effects. To speak to an advisor call our head office on +44 1842 816600 or email shipping@abels.co.uk and you will be contacted shortly to discuss your move.
For full house moves / large volumes it is recommended that a home survey appointment is made so that an International Customer Service Manager can personally visit your home and discuss your moving requirements, allay any concerns you may have and advise upon the process, assess the items to be packed and how best to be protected these during there transit and make judgement on the access to your property to ensure that positioning a larger removal vehicle or shipping container is possible. A full list of all items to be taken will be made by our colleague at this time. A detailed door to door removal proposal will be sent to you shortly following the visit after all costs are collated (including origin, freight, destination services)
Smaller volumes can be discussed over the telephone, email or provided via our online service . Your volume, access, packing requirements and shipping method, will be assessed from the information you provide. A detailed door to door removal proposal will then be produced and either posted or emailed to you for consideration.
After you book with Abels you will be introduced to a Customer Liaison Move Coordinator (who will work on behalf of your Customer Service Manager) booking, organising and managing your move to the Mauritius.
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Export Packing
Abels Moving Services advises that Export Packing is a fundamental requirement for all your items and possessions when you move to the Mauritius. So what actually is Export Packing, and how do I get advice on what will be required?
Export Packing is a way of protecting items when in transit. It utilises either a 6 ply paper blanket that has a wax inner and a water resistant outer or tough bubble blanket that has a soft cloth inner and robust outer to ensure corners are not exposed. Certain items will need to be card covered, put into a carton or an additional layer of the above wrap to add extra protection – items such as polished furniture, antiques, delicate legs, mirror and glass fronted units.
The level of protection that is needed when moving items for example by road is less stringent but for moving your items travelling thousands of miles in either 20ft Containers or 40ft Containers on their sea journey to Mauritius then they will need additional Export Packing protection. Please remember that the goods will be “handled” many times including wrapping, loading the container, road journey to the port, container hoist removes and stacks, container hoist moves from the stack to the loading area near the vessel, loading the vessel crane gantry, sea journey and then the same in reverse. So the protection is paramount in ensuring the contents longevity.
With Abels Moving Services the highest quality export materials are utilised. (ensure you do not use materials that are designed to stay within the UK, the contents of the container will be stacked up to 2 metres and you want the carton at the bottom to stay in shape throughout its journey and protect its contents.
Fine Art & Specialist Packing Services
Moving Fine Art needs great care and will involve Enhanced Export Packing when shipping to Mauritius. Items such as Fine Art Paintings and valuable pieces of furniture along with delicate items such as moving a Grand Father Clock, packing and shipping Barometers, transporting chandeliers all need careful handling while being packed in a specific way. The use of special cases built especially for these items needs to be utilised to give the highest level of protection.
Not only is the Export Packing of these items important, but also how they are dismantled prior to shipping to Mauritius. Grand Father Clocks will need their main components taken apart ensuring clearly the weights have been removed prior to casing the clock. Moving a barometer also need specialist packing services and careful handling to avoid any problem with the filled mercury, ensuring the tube is bunged to avoid spillage.
Training, training, training is the key to ensure all packing teams are fully versed in the correct handling and packing techniques. Find more information about how to move.
Airfreight
On the island of Mauritius there is just one international airport. The International Airport is called Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. The airport is located in the Grand Port district of the country, which is to the south east of the island.
There is another airport but this is located on the separate island of Rodrigues which is called Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport. This airport is used for local flights from the island of Rodrigues to the main island of Mauritius.
With sea transit times for shipping your possessions from the UK to Mauritius taking in the order of 8 weeks, you may consider to send some of your consignment by Airfreight. Items for Airfreight will need to be Professionally Packed (due to security restrictions not permitting owner packed cartons) and are then loaded into heat treated modules of various sizes and then waterproof covered for added protection against the elements.
Please allow 2 weeks transit door to door for airfreight to allow for UK and Mauritius Security and Customs assessments before delivery is permitted to your new home.
See More information about airfreight shipments.
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Customs Information
The import of your personal items and household goods into Mauritius are subject to import and export rules and regulations.
Your Abels Move Manager will provide you with tailored information to guide you through this part of the relocation process.
For now, here is a little breakdown of what to expect to help you start planning your move abroad.
For your items to clear customs, you will need to provide some specific documentation. Our friendly team will discuss these requirements with you ahead of your move, the documents required at customs will depend on your status and personal situation.
Explore the FIDI Customs Guide for Mauritius, for further guidance ahead of your move consultation with a trusted member of the Abels team.
Shipping Services
Larger volumes and full house moves will be shipped within a 20ft or 40ft shipping container. If access permits we always try and load the container outside your residence. This allows you to see our removal team’s skill and care of loading and stowing safely and the sealing of the container with our uniquely numbered container bolt seals. Where access is not suitable for this size of vehicle, goods may be loaded via Abels warehouse ( you are of course welcome to come and witness the loading ) or in a location close to your property utilising a small shuttle truck to ferry between your home and the container.
Shipping lines will offer some companies low cost freight yet there is a big risk to the quality of container that arrives and the transit time it then takes. Abels buy our containers through an organisation that negotiates for a supply of A1 class containers that are without fractures to the outer case, dry, clean, odour free containers on our behalf that have an almost guaranteed transit time. If goods stay within a container that has an odour this will remain on the goods when delivered, fractures in the outer will gain water ingress.
Smaller volumes can be shipped as LCL (less than container load). Your possessions will be taken to Abels warehouse for loading into heat treated wooden crates ready for shipping.
Transit times to Mauritius port to port are approximately 28 – 34 days on the water. Vessels depart the UK weekly to Port Louis in Mauritius. You should allow approximately 8 weeks door to door (times depend on delays due to weather, strikes, re-routing containers, vessel malfunction, customs inspections – however this guide is normally reasonably accurate)
Read more on these methods about shipping options when moving abroad.
Destination Services
Abels select our partners from those with the highest quality accreditations. These will normally hold the FIDI-faim quality award to ensure that the standards enjoyed with Abels Moving Services is continued to perform the Customs Clearance and Delivery Service. It’s too late to find that the agents selected are not of the highest standard, so we ensure we use the best on your behalf.
Our destination partners will be advised of your shipment shortly following the departure of the container from the UK. They will make contact with you near to when the container is due to arrive in Mauritius so that they can perform the Customs clearance process on your behalf.
Following Customs clearance our partners will contact you to arrange the delivery date of your possessions. Normal service includes delivery, unpacking, set up of normal furniture (not Ikea kit furniture unless agreed) removal and disposal of waste packaging materials and return of the shipping container to wharf. Should you prefer, arrangements can be made for a put away service / maid cleaning / relocation or settling in services – should you have specific requirements, please discuss with your Abels Customs Service Manager or Customs Liaison.
Our destination agent will have the professional experience and local knowledge to handle all the details of import documents, customs clearance and delivery of your possessions for you in Mauritius. Abels Moving Services endeavours to ensure your arrival at your new home overseas is smooth and trouble-free, to allow you to settle in as swiftly as possible.
Above all, we want you to think of Abels for your next move and the one after that, we don’t simply wish to buy your current move at the risk of losing your future business, goodwill and recommendations!
In conclusion if you are moving to Mauritius you are welcome to ask Abels Moving Services to provide you with a removal quotation for your move. If you are moving to another destination other than Mauritius we would also be glad to assist you with your move.
Abels Moving Services:
Telephone: +44 (0)1842 816600
Email: shipping@abels.co.uk