Moving Through Meiyu: Moving in Chinese Monsoon Season

But the extreme weather conditions bring extra logistical challenges, making it essential to partner with a reputable, monsoon-ready moving company. Use these key tips to choose one that keeps your belongings protected when conditions are at their worst.

 

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Desiccants and dry-poles

Monsoon weather produces a lot of humidity and condensation. These conditions can cause irreparable damage to your belongings by saturating them with moisture, creating the ideal environment for mould and rot.

By adding desiccant sachets and installing dry-pole bags in enclosed spaces, like secure storage units and shipping containers, a reputable moving company will keep your goods dry.

Additionally, they should regularly inspect their storage facilities for adequate sealing and weatherproofing.

 

Utilising covered trolleys

Humidity, condensation and driving rain can find a way in through the smallest opening. Therefore, moving trolleys must be covered both when empty and when carrying a load, and containers and boxes must also be adequately sealed.

This ensures continuous protection from the moment items are packed to the moment they reach their intended destination.

Moving companies properly equipped to deal with monsoon and typhoon weather conditions will have these protocols in place.

 

Emergency stop protocols

Monsoons can escalate very quickly, and a reputable moving company will have a measurable point at which to halt operations when conditions get too severe, with clear guidelines on the maximum acceptable rainfall, wind speeds, and lightning strikes.

This not only reduces the risk of your belongings being damaged, it also keeps the moving crew safe and extends the lifespan of the moving equipment.

 
 
 

Climate-controlled storage

Climate controlled storage keeps your belongings safe from moisture damage by removing humidity and maintaining a consistent temperature.  Moving companies offering this service will also typically have backup power supply to ensure that, even in the event of a power outage, they can maintain optimal storage conditions.

This is worth keeping in mind if you’re moving during the monsoon, as road closures and infrastructure damage could delay the delivery of your shipment and your belongings would need to be stored until access was restored.

 

Weather monitoring

Moving companies need a thorough understanding of monsoon weather conditions to ensure their operations run as smoothly as possible. Weather monitoring platforms allow them to plan when a move will begin, end, and pause if necessary.

They can also create contingency plans based on weather patterns, making the move safer for both cargo and crew.

These platforms also help reputable movers manage customer expectations by alerting them to weather-related delays. By sharing updates promptly, they stay transparent and minimise any impact on the customer experience.

 

Designated drop-off zones

Reputable movers rely on drop-off zones when packing (or delivering) your belongings. The packing crew will “drop off” your furniture and boxes in a designated indoor area for collection by the crew members working outside to load the moving truck.

By working in relay, they ensure your floors stay as dry as possible. Not only does this reduce the risk of damage to your property, it prevents them from slipping and falling on wet floors.

 
 

Moving in Monsoon Season? Choose AGS Movers!

Whether you’re moving to or within Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, or Wuhan, our team of professionals will ensure a stress-free, seamless moving experience for you and your loved ones no matter the weather!