Philadelphia International Movers

Are you going to begin your new year in a new country? If so, S&D Transfer has the international moving services you can depend on. We are the Philadelphia international movers that countless residents and businesses have relied upon for a successful overseas move. Our vast array of international moving services have you more than covered.

Some of the services we offer include, but are not limited to:

• Free Moving Estimate
• Full-Service Packing
• Custom Crating
• Unpacking/Uncrating/Debris Removal
• Free Residence Protection
• Customs Clearance
• Short- and Long-Term Storage
• Valuation Protection Options
• And Much More!

To see why we are the Philadelphia international movers of choice, get in touch with us today!

Temple Students on the Move from On-Campus Community

Many students of Temple University might be looking for Philadelphia movers soon, as rent rates have raised and students are feeling slighted. Though Temple used to be primarily a commuter school, real estate development companies have been building, buying and restoring off-campus housing catering to students. However, the profits these companies are seeing from what it costs to purchase this housing compared to what they’re charging budget-conscious students and the impact the growth has had on the community is what has some people up in arms.

Non-students, or families that live in these off-campus communities, are less than pleased with all the new development, as it has caused their cost of living to rise as well. These contractors and realtors are coming under fire for the higher rents for students as well as the hike in cost of living for locals.

Is there a solution to this problem for Temple students and local residents living in these communities? Or is the only real solution to pick up and move from Philadelphia’s Temple University off-campus housing?

The Nutcracker Is An Annual Philadelphia Holiday Treat

Recent Philly transplants may be unaware of one our city's best holiday traditions: yearly performances of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™ . The Balanchine-choreographed version of Pyotr Tchaikovsky's ballet is one of the most popular ballets in America, and is now in its 42nd year of production by Philadelphia's Pennsylvania Ballet.

There's really nothing on earth that can match the physical feat of ballet. The grace and fluidity of Balanchine's choreography highlight the beauty of the human form, and Tchaikovsky's lively score is a treat for music lovers. Also, George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™ has a fantastical, delightful story that kids can follow and enjoy - it's a wonderful show for the whole family.

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™ runs from December 4th to December 31st, so purchase your tickets today. It's a great Philadelphia tradition - and, if you're new here, there's no better introduction to the magic of the holiday season in our city.

Watch Out: Moving Art at the Philadelphia Art Museum

If you live near the Philly area or are planning to move to Philadelphia within the next decade, take note of the 10-year sweeping construction plan underway at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Starting November 9, 2010, the museum will begin a three-phase construction process to expand a large, underground area measuring more than 80,000 square feet. The underground expansion was designed by the famous architect, Frank Gehry, and requires an excavation to remove bedrock beneath the museum’s foundation and front steps.

Any professional fine art moving company, like us here at S&D Transfer, realizes the undertaking that is involved with moving invaluable art and sculptures. We look forward to seeing the innovative underground expansion of the famous museum over the upcoming years. What do you think of the museum construction? Do you think it will impact the integrity or the look of the landmark museum?

Pack Your Bags, the Kardashians are Moving to NYC

If you’re a fan of Kim, Khloe and Kourtney, call your New York moving company, because the girls are moving to the Big Apple. If you follow the show on E! Network “Keeping up with the Kardashians,” or you just happen to log onto a computer once a day, you probably know that two of the three sisters are moving to New York City. The Kardashians have moved all over the U.S., from Calabasas to Miami and now conquering the East Coast.

The question now is, how many of their rabid fans will follow? And if so, how many will even be able to relocate to an area in NYC that’s even remotely close to the DASH girls? Because according to how much these girls are making off their careers, the cost of the real estate will likely be astronomical. Instead of moving to NYC, it might be best to watch their travels from the comfort of your couch.

Mickey Mouse and Mad Scientists? Disney is Moving!

Disney is moving a laboratory into the Collaborative Innovation Center at Carnegie Mellon University to have a bigger presence at the university for their research and development in computer animation, robotics, computational cinematography and more. Laboratory moving is no easy feat, especially for a company as large as Disney occupying a commercial space once inhabited by Google’s offices. Disney will be joining major technological companies in the CIC including Intel, Apple, Microsoft and others. The company will fund a director and seven or eight researchers for a five-year commitment to the university’s research lab.

So if you happen to witness Goofy, Donald or Minnie carrying some moving boxes into Carnegie Mellon, now you’ll know why. Though, it’s more likely a professional moving company will be entrusted to the experts, not our favorite Disney characters.

Move your Company, Depress the Economy?

Companies move every day. Some businesses choose to relocate because of expansion, others because of better business opportunities in a specific market. However, many people living and working in California are now starting to blame these relocating companies for compromising the job market in the state. If you own a business and are calling up a moving company to come and relocate your office and staff, are you also calling attention to a growing problem in California?
Well, don’t be so quick to blame the higher rate of jobless folks in California on the companies moving out of the state. The fact is that while it may seem like companies leaving the state contribute to the decline in available jobs, in reality, companies moving out of state only account for about 1.7% of job losses every year. This is according to a report by economist Jed Kelko, author of Business Location Decisions and Employment Dynamics in California for the Public Policy Institute of California.
The majority of jobs lost annually is caused by companies going under or laying off employees, making up for 99% of the job losses in California. Looks like the job market is still depressed from companies not being able to stay afloat in the struggling economy, and not so much from California businesses moving to another state. So, if you’re hiring a mover this weekend to relocate your business, don’t worry. The withering employment rate isn’t to blame on you.

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CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW SITE!!

Hello Everybody,

We would like to let everybody know about our brand new website, courtesy of Spectrum Communications & Consulting!!! We are now serving the New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia markets, with our headquarters in New Jersey. We encourage everyone to check out our brand new site and get a free moving quote.

SD Transfer wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend!!

Welcome!

Hi Everybody,

S&D Transfer officially has it's own moving blog!! We encourage everyone to visit our blog and read about our various moving topics. Also, look out for a brand new website, which is expected to launch soon!

Thank You,

The S & D Transfer Team