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Packing Demonstration and Study Guide

“Packing, Loading and Moving Techniques for an International Move”
International Packer Certification

The American Moving and Storage Association presents the Packing, Loading and Moving Techniques for an International Move. These training materials have been created as part of the RIM® Certification Program and are designed as an advanced level training program for Individual Certification of international packing and moving crew personnel. The program is open to individuals who have at least one year of international packing, loading and moving experience. The demonstration and study guide cover the essential skills every quality international packing and moving crew member should have. The Packing, Loading and Moving Techniques for an International move consist of 11 sections covering everything from wrapping, packing and inventory to steel, air and overflow containers, in addition to a detailed explanation of loading and securing vehicles in steel freight containers. Both training materials are available in English and Spanish.

  1. Wrapping, Packing and Inventory
    • Materials
    • Glassware and China
    • Furniture
    • Other Items
    • Density
    • Restrictions
    • Inventory

  2. Preparing the Liftvan
    • Exterior
    • Interior

  3. Proper Loading of the Liftvan

  4. Steel Containers

  5. Loading the Steel Container
    • Building a Good Base

  6. Building the Bulkhead

  7. Air Containers
    • Tri-Wall Containers

  8. Packing the Air Freight Shipment

  9. Final Steps in Transporting Air Shipments
    • Advantages of Air Freight
    • Transit Time
    • Security
    • Cost

  10. Exporting of Vehicles/ Loading into Steamship Containers:
    • Two Methods
    • Gasoline and other Hazards
    • Inside the Car
    • Decking

In addition to the above information, the study guide includes:

  • Conversion Tables
  • Glossary
  • Examples of Mathematical Calculations

Pricing Information
Item: Item #: Price (US$):
International Packing Demo VHF/CD/DVD RIMV $40.00
International Packing Demo VHF/CD/DVD (Spanish) RIMV $40.00
RIM Official Certification Manual RIMV $50.00
International Packers Manual RIMM $30.00
International Packers Manual (Spanish) RIMM $30.00

To order: Please print and complete the order form.

Questions?: Please contact Sherry Koepke-Williams at: (703)683-7410 or skoepke-williams@moving.org.



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