Since 1977, United Van Lines annually tracks migration patterns on a state-by-state basis. This year’s survey results indicated 32.5% of Americans moved for a new job or job transfer 31.8% of Americans who moved did so in order to be closer to family. California had 59.3% outbound and 40.7% inbound. The survey indicated that for inbound moves most (47.59%) were done for a new job or transfer and for outbound most (34.98%) were to be closer to family.
Top Inbound States: Vermont, South Dakota, South Carolina, West Virginia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Oregon, Idaho and Rhode Island.
Top Outbound States: New Jersey, Illinois, New York, Connecticut, California, Michigan, Massachusetts, Louisiana, Ohio and Nebraska
Smaller West Coast ports are seeing increased volumes as cargo owners and freight forwarders start using them to avoid larger port congestion. Smaller ports that have seen a surge in cargo include:
Supply chain frictions will start to ease, but not until well into 2022.
No rush towards deglobalization in 2022: Firms generally expect a more normalized global economy within a year or so and that means they’re willing to take the current supply-chain issue pain now rather than move to areas where consumption is highest as such relocations carry significantly higher costs.
Input shortages likely to remain a key theme in 2022, but oversupply could return.
111 container ships are currently off the coast of Southern California waiting to be unloaded. Prior to the pandemic, 20 would have been record-breaking. A shortage of dockworkers and drivers (slowing processing times) and a recent surge in consumer demand have led to this unprecedented backlog. On November 15th, both ports will begin charging shipping companies $100 a day for every container left on the docks.
Our Virtual Survey allows customers to get a quote without an estimator entering their home. This video from United Van Lines shows you what you can expect.
Take your pet to the vet for a checkup and obtain their health record.
Talk to your vet about options for reducing your pets stress during transit.
Locate a new veterinarian and transfer records.
Update your pet’s identification and microchip information.
Make a transportation game-plan and if your trip takes more than a day, research pet-friendly hotels along the way to get some much needed rest together.
Consider boarding your pet upon arrival.
Purchase supplies.
Check your destination’s pet entry regulations.
If you are moving and have pets we can help. We have 50 years of experience helping people relocate with their pets. For more information on moving with pets click here.
CrownWMS is officially The Armstrong Company. Our commitment to exceptional moving services remains the same, but under a unified name. Learn more about why we changed our name here.
Please visit us at our new home at GoArmstrong.com to learn about our services or to submit a request for a quote. If you’re looking for more information about The Armstrong Company’s California partner, CrownWMS, find more information below:
