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Small-Shipment Solutions for Relocation Management Companies

Partial and Small Household Goods Shipments for Relocating Employees

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Corporate Small Moves From One Piece to 2,000 Pounds

Plenty of relocation files never need a full van line. The employee is taking a desk, a bed and twenty boxes, or the family moves into furnished corporate housing first and sends the rest later. Those corporate small moves are what Ship Smart does: shipments from a single piece of furniture up to 2,000 pounds of household goods, handled since 1999.

For a relocation management company or an HR mobility team, the point is a supplier that fits the authorization you already wrote. Each shipment is priced on its actual packed weight and the space it uses on the truck, with no minimum weight, so a 400 pound partial move is not billed like a three-bedroom household.

Our in-house account team quotes, schedules and coordinates each file with you. Call (866) 333-8018, Monday to Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific, to open an account or price a shipment.

Relocation Management Companies

Small-Shipment Relocation for the Files Van Lines Skip

Most mobility programs are built around a full household move with a van line. The files that cause friction are the small ones: a new hire leaving a studio apartment, an assignee whose goods sat in storage-in-transit and now need a short release, a spouse who stayed behind to finish the school year and ships the rest months later. A van line often quotes these at a minimum weight that has nothing to do with the volume.

Ship Smart moves these shipments as LTL freight. The load shares a truck with other consignments, so the program pays only for the weight and space that one employee actually uses. Professional packing is included, and custom crating is available for fragile or high-value items such as artwork, antiques, glass or a grandfather clock.

Built Around Worldwide ERC Expectations

Ship Smart is a member of Worldwide ERC (WERC), so we know how RMC supplier programs score a partner: pickup on the agreed date, clean paperwork, few claims, and an employee who never has to call your consultant to complain. Our damage rate is below 2%, and the company holds an A+ rating with the BBB.

Why Relocation Management Companies Choose Ship Smart for Small Shipments

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Sized for Partial Household Goods Moves

Our range runs from one piece of furniture to 2,000 lbs, the band between a parcel carrier and a full van line. That covers partial moves, storage-in-transit releases, intern and new-hire relocations, and second shipments after the main move.

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An In-House Account Team, Not a Call Center

Each RMC account works with a dedicated Ship Smart team that prices the authorization, books pickup with the employee and keeps your coordinator informed until delivery. The employee and your consultant hear from the same people on every file.

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Expedited or Economy Delivery

Pick the speed the policy supports. Expedited service suits an employee with a fixed first day. When timing is flexible, economy service lowers the cost, and the lowest-cost choice is Will-Call, where the employee collects the shipment at the destination terminal.

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Packing and Handling at Both Ends

Ship Smart arranges third-party services at origin and destination, including packing coordination and handling, through local partners. Your team issues one authorization instead of booking a separate vendor in each market the employee leaves or enters.

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Discounted Storage When Dates Slip

Closings move and lease dates change. If a shipment has to wait between pickup and delivery, short-term storage is available at the destination terminal.

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One Standard in All 50 States

Ship Smart delivers to all 50 states and across Canada, with partners at the origin and the destination. Packing, pickup and delivery follow the same standard for an employee moving two hundred miles or two thousand.

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Our Customer Testimonials

D Rothschild
2 weeks ago
Prompt quotation. Reasonable price. Accurate answers. Prompt collection. The agent at the destination end made a good connection and delivery into the required rooms.
Diane Rutler
2 weeks ago
I have never been so pleased with anything in my life the move went so smoothly ship smart is awesome. Everyone that works for them deserves so much credit for such excellent customer service. Highly highly recommend
Brenda Figueroa
4 months ago
Reliable, quick and upfront with costs and timeframes . Made my move a lot simpler . In home pick up and drop off worked out great . Would use again on my next move .
Cherry Smoke
4 months ago
EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE EVERY TIME!!!!
Haig Nazarian
5 months ago
Highly recommend. I shipped some furniture and a lot of fragile glassware, ceramics, etc., across the country. Exceptional service. The shipment was packed very well. Professional and courteous service. Not one item was damaged.
Jay Cashmore
5 months ago
Movers were in contact within 24 hours to pick up the art piece, was on its way from California to Wisconsin in the next week and arrived when scheduled. I was impressed with the way it was boxed. No chance it would be damaged. Delivery driver took care to remove it from the truck and placed it in my garage where I requested it. Very happy with the whole experience. Thank you to everyone involved.
Fiona Peneycad
5 months ago
I was hesitant to hire Ship Smart to move my household goods to Canada as there were some negative comments online. I spoke to the representative about these comments and he explained this happened when people didn't disclose the proper amount of goods originally. I tried to be very accurate with how much I was intending to ship. In the end, I was refunded the amount my estimate was in excess of the actual weight of my contents. I was so surprised to actually get money returned after the contents had been crated and wrapped at the warehouse. I was very impressed with the contact I had with all the individuals I had any interaction with. My move couldn't have been handled any better. Thank you Ship Smart. Great service.
James Harvey
5 months ago
The price was fair for coast to coast delivery. The process was a breeze, and the delivery drivers were on time and professional. I would recommend this company to my friends and family.
Michele Neubauer
5 months ago
Super efficient! Seamless experience from quote, to pick up and delivery!
Douglas Brown
7 months ago
I used Ship Smart for THE item I wanted after my Mom passed. It was handed extremely well, the customer service was excellent, the final leg was convenient for us on delivery. Zero damage, very well packed. Thanks Ship Smart!
Andrea Sereno
8 months ago
My moving experience with Ship Smart was exceptional with the highest standard of professionalism. I did a significant amount of research and Ship Smart is the company I had complete trust in. Their website is organized and a true reflection of their company and services. Communications were timely and consistent. Everyone in the process was wonderful to work with. My items were thoughtfully packed and in perfect condition when they arrived. My move was peaceful, simple, stress free and a happy memory. They were the perfect moving company for my small cross country move.
Patrick J. Slattery
8 months ago
This long distance transaction went flawlessly from the pick up, packaging, overland travel and delivery. High recommendations. PJS
Erin Long
9 months ago
Robert at Ship Smart has been incredibly helpful and kind in helping me navigate my move. He's quick and responsive. I feel supported and taken care of. Highly recommend and will use for my next move!
Ryan
9 months ago
Works well for moving smaller items. Be aware that the original quote is an estimate and that all of your items are weighed then your given your final price based on weight. You can get price per pound from them. Things were packed very well. Movers were great on both sides, no issues
Mike K
9 months ago
I can't express enough appreciation for the professional help Ariel provided me through out the process. Great work, very much appreciated.
Stephen Raff
12 months ago
Outstanding experience. Pickup team was on time, courteous and efficient. Carefully tagged each item. Lyndsi was very helpful and responsive especially as we didn't have a destination address to begin our move. The delivery came to us a few weeks later (NJ to CA) on the day scheduled and again move on team was very courteous and helpful putting each box in the designated room. Wow !
Joni Roy
12 months ago
Ship Smart did a fantastic job for us! They shipped a small amount of items when my mom made a 1400 mile move. The person who picked up the items was helpful and quick and careful with all the items. The shipment was delivered as stated. The delivery driver went to extra lengths for drop the shipment off at a convenient location at our house. He was kind and helpful. The whole experience was great. I would use Ship Smart again!
Tim Bevan
1 year ago
All of the subcontractors did a great job, good communication and on time. Our items got to our destination safely, nothing broken or missing.
Harry A
1 year ago
Excellent service from scheduling, packing, shipping, and receiving of our shipment. Our shipment came from Southern Florida to Norther Alberta Canada in 3 weeks, in perfect condition. Thank you for the professional efficient reasonablly priced service.
Debra Massa
1 year ago
Overall great experience from pick up to delivery. I was kept informed every step of the way. Highly recommend!
Roger Snelling
1 year ago
Ship Smart provided me with superior service every step of the way.
anoymous class
1 year ago
Best movers in town!!! Moved from Chicago all good.
Basu Porwal
1 year ago
Best movers in town!!! Moved from Chicago all good.
Dawn Back
1 year ago
Great experience from start to finish. Experienced and professional team. Shipped my heirlooms from East Coast to the West Coast. Everything arrived packed very well and nothing was damaged.
Joshua Friedes
1 year ago
I had to move some beautiful mid-century modern teak furniture from my parent’s home in Jersey to my home in Palm Springs CA. These were exceptional pieces in perfect condition. And they arrived cross country in exactly the same condition. I was so impressed at every level. From start to finish the service was flawless and the furniture arrived quicker than I expected. The cost was very reasonable. I was nervous because some of the pieces were unusually shaped. Absolutely no problems.

Service Options for Each Relocation Policy Tier

Mobility programs rarely give every employee the same benefit. A senior transferee may get a full managed move, while a new graduate gets a lump sum or a capped shipment allowance. Ship Smart gives you a priced option for the tiers that do not justify a whole truck, with a quote the employee can read and understand.

Employees on a lump sum who book on their own can use financing through Enhancify, which helps when the household goods shipping bill arrives before the relocation payment does.

Partial and small household goods shipments from one piece to 2,000 lbs, professionally packed, with basic valuation coverage included and additional coverage available

Expedited delivery for fixed start dates, economy service for flexible timelines, and discounted storage when the new home is not ready yet

International small moves to 150+ countries, with customs documentation support and carrier coordination

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Who Uses Our Corporate Relocation Small-Shipment Service

Relocation Management Companies

RMCs add Ship Smart to the supplier network for the files a van line partner turns down or prices badly. Your coordinators work with the same dedicated in-house team on every file.

HR and Global Mobility Teams

Companies that run relocation in house use Ship Smart for intern classes, new-hire packages and one-off transfers. Every shipment gets its own quote based on weight and space, so you can check it against the policy cap before you approve it. Ship Smart is licensed, bonded and insured and listed with the BBB.

Relocating Employees

The employee gets one pickup appointment, usually 2 to 10 business days after booking, and a crew that does the lifting. White glove pickup from the first floor of the home is part of every estimate, and Full Service delivery carries the shipment inside at the new address. Call (866) 333-8018 to check access at the employee’s building before you book.

Corporate Relocation Small-Shipment FAQs for RMC Partners

1. What size of shipment does Ship Smart take on for corporate relocations?

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Anything from one piece of furniture to about 2,000 pounds of household goods. Typical files are a partial move, a storage-in-transit release, a second shipment after the main move, or a new hire with a bedroom set and a stack of boxes going to another state.

2. Is Ship Smart a Worldwide ERC (WERC) member?

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Yes. Ship Smart is a member of Worldwide ERC, the association for the workforce mobility industry. We also hold an A+ rating with the BBB and operate under MC-381032 and DOT 2226241.

3. How does the account team work with our move coordinators?

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Your RMC account is assigned a dedicated in-house team at Ship Smart. That team prices each authorization, books the pickup with the employee, coordinates packing at origin and delivery at destination, and is the one contact your coordinators call about any open file.

4. How far ahead should we book a small shipment for an employee with a fixed start date?

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Pickup is usually scheduled 2 to 10 business days after booking, and same-week pickup is often possible for an extra fee. For a firm start date, book at least 10 days ahead.

5. Can a shipment be held if the employee's new home is not ready?

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Yes. Discounted storage is available for shipments that need a hold between pickup and final delivery, for example a delayed closing, a stay in a temporary corporate apartment or a phased move-in. Final delivery is scheduled once the employee has the keys.

6. Which third-party services can Ship Smart arrange at origin and destination?

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Ship Smart coordinates packing and handling at both ends of the move through local partners, so your team does not contract a separate vendor in each market. Custom crating for art, antiques, glass and other high-value items can be added to the same shipment.

7. Where can Ship Smart deliver a relocating employee's shipment?

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Every US state, across Canada, and more than 150 countries for international small moves, with customs documentation support. Domestic shipments run through 300+ partner locations, and delivery can be Will-Call at a terminal, curbside, or Full Service inside the new home.

Our Customer Testimonials

D Rothschild
2 weeks ago
Prompt quotation. Reasonable price. Accurate answers. Prompt collection. The agent at the destination end made a good connection and delivery into the required rooms.
Diane Rutler
2 weeks ago
I have never been so pleased with anything in my life the move went so smoothly ship smart is awesome. Everyone that works for them deserves so much credit for such excellent customer service. Highly highly recommend
Brenda Figueroa
4 months ago
Reliable, quick and upfront with costs and timeframes . Made my move a lot simpler . In home pick up and drop off worked out great . Would use again on my next move .
Cherry Smoke
4 months ago
EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE EVERY TIME!!!!
Haig Nazarian
5 months ago
Highly recommend. I shipped some furniture and a lot of fragile glassware, ceramics, etc., across the country. Exceptional service. The shipment was packed very well. Professional and courteous service. Not one item was damaged.
Jay Cashmore
5 months ago
Movers were in contact within 24 hours to pick up the art piece, was on its way from California to Wisconsin in the next week and arrived when scheduled. I was impressed with the way it was boxed. No chance it would be damaged. Delivery driver took care to remove it from the truck and placed it in my garage where I requested it. Very happy with the whole experience. Thank you to everyone involved.
Fiona Peneycad
5 months ago
I was hesitant to hire Ship Smart to move my household goods to Canada as there were some negative comments online. I spoke to the representative about these comments and he explained this happened when people didn't disclose the proper amount of goods originally. I tried to be very accurate with how much I was intending to ship. In the end, I was refunded the amount my estimate was in excess of the actual weight of my contents. I was so surprised to actually get money returned after the contents had been crated and wrapped at the warehouse. I was very impressed with the contact I had with all the individuals I had any interaction with. My move couldn't have been handled any better. Thank you Ship Smart. Great service.
James Harvey
5 months ago
The price was fair for coast to coast delivery. The process was a breeze, and the delivery drivers were on time and professional. I would recommend this company to my friends and family.
Michele Neubauer
5 months ago
Super efficient! Seamless experience from quote, to pick up and delivery!
Douglas Brown
7 months ago
I used Ship Smart for THE item I wanted after my Mom passed. It was handed extremely well, the customer service was excellent, the final leg was convenient for us on delivery. Zero damage, very well packed. Thanks Ship Smart!
Andrea Sereno
8 months ago
My moving experience with Ship Smart was exceptional with the highest standard of professionalism. I did a significant amount of research and Ship Smart is the company I had complete trust in. Their website is organized and a true reflection of their company and services. Communications were timely and consistent. Everyone in the process was wonderful to work with. My items were thoughtfully packed and in perfect condition when they arrived. My move was peaceful, simple, stress free and a happy memory. They were the perfect moving company for my small cross country move.
Patrick J. Slattery
8 months ago
This long distance transaction went flawlessly from the pick up, packaging, overland travel and delivery. High recommendations. PJS
Erin Long
9 months ago
Robert at Ship Smart has been incredibly helpful and kind in helping me navigate my move. He's quick and responsive. I feel supported and taken care of. Highly recommend and will use for my next move!
Ryan
9 months ago
Works well for moving smaller items. Be aware that the original quote is an estimate and that all of your items are weighed then your given your final price based on weight. You can get price per pound from them. Things were packed very well. Movers were great on both sides, no issues
Mike K
9 months ago
I can't express enough appreciation for the professional help Ariel provided me through out the process. Great work, very much appreciated.
Stephen Raff
12 months ago
Outstanding experience. Pickup team was on time, courteous and efficient. Carefully tagged each item. Lyndsi was very helpful and responsive especially as we didn't have a destination address to begin our move. The delivery came to us a few weeks later (NJ to CA) on the day scheduled and again move on team was very courteous and helpful putting each box in the designated room. Wow !
Joni Roy
12 months ago
Ship Smart did a fantastic job for us! They shipped a small amount of items when my mom made a 1400 mile move. The person who picked up the items was helpful and quick and careful with all the items. The shipment was delivered as stated. The delivery driver went to extra lengths for drop the shipment off at a convenient location at our house. He was kind and helpful. The whole experience was great. I would use Ship Smart again!
Tim Bevan
1 year ago
All of the subcontractors did a great job, good communication and on time. Our items got to our destination safely, nothing broken or missing.
Harry A
1 year ago
Excellent service from scheduling, packing, shipping, and receiving of our shipment. Our shipment came from Southern Florida to Norther Alberta Canada in 3 weeks, in perfect condition. Thank you for the professional efficient reasonablly priced service.
Debra Massa
1 year ago
Overall great experience from pick up to delivery. I was kept informed every step of the way. Highly recommend!
Roger Snelling
1 year ago
Ship Smart provided me with superior service every step of the way.
anoymous class
1 year ago
Best movers in town!!! Moved from Chicago all good.
Basu Porwal
1 year ago
Best movers in town!!! Moved from Chicago all good.
Dawn Back
1 year ago
Great experience from start to finish. Experienced and professional team. Shipped my heirlooms from East Coast to the West Coast. Everything arrived packed very well and nothing was damaged.
Joshua Friedes
1 year ago
I had to move some beautiful mid-century modern teak furniture from my parent’s home in Jersey to my home in Palm Springs CA. These were exceptional pieces in perfect condition. And they arrived cross country in exactly the same condition. I was so impressed at every level. From start to finish the service was flawless and the furniture arrived quicker than I expected. The cost was very reasonable. I was nervous because some of the pieces were unusually shaped. Absolutely no problems.

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