Moving to another location is an eventful task complete with worries and hard work. In this day and age, almost everybody moves and that too at short notice. The compression of time also means that the hapless mover has lesser time to fend for himself at the new place. In come moving pods … a concept devised to take away just these worries. They are mini truck sized containers which come in various sizes to suit the customer’s needs. The word Pods, is actually an acronym which stands for Portable On Demand Storage (PODS). Because the acronym so aptly captures the essence of the concept it is now popularly being called as a regular word Pods. The growing popularity of Pods stems from their easy customization, flexibility of usage and the added advantage of enhanced storage facilities. Moving Pod companies very cleverly enhanced Pod convenience by configuring the dimensions to fit a standard parking spot. This way the customer does not obstruct his neighbors while moving and thus can shift luggage at leisure.
Moving companies further sweeten the deal by offering customized packaging material. These come in packages meant to pack a one room two room or a three room house. An example of packing material configuration is 20 Small Moving Boxes (18×14x12), 10 Medium Moving Boxes (20×20x15), 10 Large Moving Boxes (23×23x16), 100 yards of 2″ Packing Tape, 80 feet of Bubble Wrap and two Permanent Markers. Pods are constructed out of a high grade steel frame, high strength waterproof plywood reinforced with aluminum built to withstand inclement weather rain, hail, storms, sleet and snow. The locking arrangements are very good and burglar proof. Customers can safely load partially one day one, lock up for the night and continue loading the nest day without fear of being burgled. Environmental controls through air conditioning and dehumidifiers are also available in customized pods for items requiring such treatment. For those who just cannot do without knowing everything, companies provide instantaneous cargo location through incorporation of GPS tracking technology. The veritable ‘Control Freak’ can track and trace his belongings all the way through the transit.
The Storage option is by far the most popular aspect of the Moving Pods service. Customers can now ‘fill it and forget it’ till they find a new home. The company takes care of the pods in their secure warehouses. Latest in RFID technology ensures proper cataloguing and localization of items and pods in a warehouse. Does all this cost? Sure it does, but then the convenience, safety and time saving is worth the money, something a traditional trucking move can never hope to match. Where do you find these services? Simple, just Google ‘moving pods’ or ’self storage’ or ‘portable storage’ and see a listing for the entire country unfold before your eyes. Check for bargains, they are always there. You may well come out with a winner.