IntlMOVE should be your number one choice when deciding between international movers to help you move overseas.
IntlMOVE has been in the international shipping business for years, so our industry knowledge helps us offer you first-rate customer service.
We also look for ways to save you money and make your international move as economical as possible.
Many happy customers and customer referrals are what made IntlMOVE a successful international mover and an industry leader.
IntlMOVE is a trusted international moving company which has dedicated move consultants ready to serve you.
When you decide to move to Panama, contact IntlMOVE for your international moving needs.
Panama is home to the famous conduit that links two oceans.
The Panama Canal is an extremely important fixture for international trading and shipping.
Not only is this important for companies who need to ship goods across the world, but this is also important to consumers across the globe.
The Panama Canal saves companies time, money and fuel.
The world would be much different if the Panama Canal was never constructed.
Asia is the leader in exports and is home to most of the world’s busiest shipping ports.
These cargo ships deliver a lot of the goods to the West coast of North America.
However, the Panama Canal allows for ease of travel across Central America to avoid the long journey around South America.
Cargo ships can deliver the Asian exports to the East coast of North America because of the Panama Canal.
The Panama Canal project was a huge undertaking, but it facilitated the ease of international shipments as we know them today.
Almost 22,000 people died during the early construction of the canal when the French started the project.
Landslides and disease were the main culprits and the loss of life was completely devastating.
The United States took on the project, which brought about more loss of life but the Canal was finally completed in 1914.
The Panama Canal was constructed with artificial lakes, channels and three sets of locks.
The 48-mile canal links the Atlantic and Pacific oceans so ships can travel through Central America rather than going around the entire South American continent.
The canal cuts thousands of miles off of man ships long journeys, which ends up saving a lot of money.
These savings are passed onto consumers as a lot of the traffic that goes through the canal carries cargo.
The total trip through the canal takes ships roughly 10 hours.
Canal improvements were a must because this was an innovative feat that had never before been attempted.
During the 1930s, there was a need to increase water supply so the Madden Dam was constructed.
The United States controlled the Canal until 1977 until it was managed under joint leadership.
The United States and Panama dually managed the canal until 1999 when full authority was finally given to Panama.
When the canal first opened, there were about 1,000 ships that passed through annually.
Today, there are over 15,000 ships that pass through the canal annually.
The canal generates significant revenue for Panama.
The tolls are based on whether or not the ship is carrying passengers or cargo.
Vessel size, type and the variety of cargo also help decide what fees will be paid.
The average toll to pass through the canal is roughly $54,000.
There is so much shipping traffic that a current project to expand the Panama Canal is currently underway.
In addition to the amount of traffic that passes through the canal, the size of ships have also changed since the waterway first opened.
Without expansion, the Panama Canal will be unable to handle the size of the ships and the amount of traffic that need to utilize the canal.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Moving to India – Caste System
When you decide to move to India, do your research on International Movers.
You will find that IntlMOVE has a history of successful international moves with many happy clients.
IntlMOVE has the experience you need for a time efficient, cost efficient and safe move.
Shipping your household goods to India has never been easier.
Contact IntlMOVE today to get the process started.
Although the Indian caste system is slowly disintegrating, it is still deeply rooted in the culture of India.
Even though thought caste-discrimination has been outlawed since 1962, it still plays a role in society.
In larger cities, you will find members of different castes marrying and dining together.
In smaller rural areas, where 70 percent of India’s population resides, the caste system is still strictly followed.
There are four “varnas” that are recognized and if an individual is not a member of one of these castes, he or she is considered an outcast or untouchable.
Within the four varnas, there are thousands of sub-castes that further describe a person’s lineage.
Individuals are born into a caste and they cannot marry into a higher caste to improve their status.
As a matter of fact, when a member of a higher caste marries someone in a lower caste, the caste council usually drops the person in the higher caste’s status.
The highest caste is the Brahmins, or teachers, scholars and priests.
The second highest caste is the Kshatriyas, who are the rulers and the warriors.
The Vaishyas make up the third caste, who are the farmers and traders.
The Shudras, who are the lowest of the four castes, are the laborers and artisans.
The untouchables, or Harijans, are not considered to be part of the caste system and are left with the worst jobs and positions in life.
Brahmans are expected to be peaceful and spiritual and were even given the same status as cows in the Hindu religion.
Cows are considered to be divine, so this is quite the honor.
They are also often expected to follow vegetarian diets and traditionally they could not eat tomatoes, onions or garlic.
They have very strict eating restrictions, and cannot eat or accept food from members outside of their caste.
Kshatriyas, who are considered second in the caste system, actually have the power.
They are strong fighters and rulers.
Even though the caste system has been outlawed, many members of this caste still practice politics because of their ruling history.
Vaishyas are supposed to be busy savvy because of their history in commerce.
They were usually associated with wealth because they comprised the merchant class.
Shudras, although not on the same level as untouchables, are still faced with a lot of discrimination.
They do not have the same rights as the three higher castes and were forced to use different temples and public facilities.
The Harijans worked in unhealthy conditions in unpleasant jobs such as disposing of the dead.
They usually lived in extreme poverty and were even banned from temple worship.
Higher castes would not interact with them and had to get their food and water from different sources.
They were not allowed to touch people in higher classes, even with their shadow.
In some regions, these members of society were even expected to ring bells to warn members of higher castes that they were within range.
Such extreme repression was eventually made illegal.
Within the outcastes, there were sub-castes that had similar restrictive social positions.
Today, this group refers to themselves as Dalit, which is a Hindi word meaning oppressed.
This group makes up about 16 percent of India’s population.
Today, the caste system is still seen in some facets of society even in larger cities.
Changes can’t occur overnight, so there is social discrimination that still takes place but it’s getting better!
Today some Shudras, who are members of the lowest caste, are high officials, teachers and even politicians.
Different castes marrying members of other castes is more common and there are not the severe repercussions that once took place.
Dining with members of other castes is much more common.
Education is now open to all castes and is free, so members of lower castes now have opportunities to change their path in life.
You will find that IntlMOVE has a history of successful international moves with many happy clients.
IntlMOVE has the experience you need for a time efficient, cost efficient and safe move.
Shipping your household goods to India has never been easier.
Contact IntlMOVE today to get the process started.
Although the Indian caste system is slowly disintegrating, it is still deeply rooted in the culture of India.
Even though thought caste-discrimination has been outlawed since 1962, it still plays a role in society.
In larger cities, you will find members of different castes marrying and dining together.
In smaller rural areas, where 70 percent of India’s population resides, the caste system is still strictly followed.
There are four “varnas” that are recognized and if an individual is not a member of one of these castes, he or she is considered an outcast or untouchable.
Within the four varnas, there are thousands of sub-castes that further describe a person’s lineage.
Individuals are born into a caste and they cannot marry into a higher caste to improve their status.
As a matter of fact, when a member of a higher caste marries someone in a lower caste, the caste council usually drops the person in the higher caste’s status.
The highest caste is the Brahmins, or teachers, scholars and priests.
The second highest caste is the Kshatriyas, who are the rulers and the warriors.
The Vaishyas make up the third caste, who are the farmers and traders.
The Shudras, who are the lowest of the four castes, are the laborers and artisans.
The untouchables, or Harijans, are not considered to be part of the caste system and are left with the worst jobs and positions in life.
Brahmans are expected to be peaceful and spiritual and were even given the same status as cows in the Hindu religion.
Cows are considered to be divine, so this is quite the honor.
They are also often expected to follow vegetarian diets and traditionally they could not eat tomatoes, onions or garlic.
They have very strict eating restrictions, and cannot eat or accept food from members outside of their caste.
Kshatriyas, who are considered second in the caste system, actually have the power.
They are strong fighters and rulers.
Even though the caste system has been outlawed, many members of this caste still practice politics because of their ruling history.
Vaishyas are supposed to be busy savvy because of their history in commerce.
They were usually associated with wealth because they comprised the merchant class.
Shudras, although not on the same level as untouchables, are still faced with a lot of discrimination.
They do not have the same rights as the three higher castes and were forced to use different temples and public facilities.
The Harijans worked in unhealthy conditions in unpleasant jobs such as disposing of the dead.
They usually lived in extreme poverty and were even banned from temple worship.
Higher castes would not interact with them and had to get their food and water from different sources.
They were not allowed to touch people in higher classes, even with their shadow.
In some regions, these members of society were even expected to ring bells to warn members of higher castes that they were within range.
Such extreme repression was eventually made illegal.
Within the outcastes, there were sub-castes that had similar restrictive social positions.
Today, this group refers to themselves as Dalit, which is a Hindi word meaning oppressed.
This group makes up about 16 percent of India’s population.
Today, the caste system is still seen in some facets of society even in larger cities.
Changes can’t occur overnight, so there is social discrimination that still takes place but it’s getting better!
Today some Shudras, who are members of the lowest caste, are high officials, teachers and even politicians.
Different castes marrying members of other castes is more common and there are not the severe repercussions that once took place.
Dining with members of other castes is much more common.
Education is now open to all castes and is free, so members of lower castes now have opportunities to change their path in life.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Moving to India: What to Wear
IntlMOVE is a leader in the international shipping industry which has helped many families move overseas.
When you need to ship your household goods and personal effects to India, call IntlMOVE.
IntlMOVE wants to earn your trust.
All current and potential clients are invited to visit our facilities in Miami, Florida.
You will see how IntlMOVE handles all of our clients’ personal belongings with the utmost care and attention to detail.
Let IntlMOVE handle the shipping of your household goods and personal effects to India.
When you move to India, you will likely have to adjust your wardrobe.
On hot days, women in the United States will often wear clothes that reveal a lot of their skin.
Although these clothes may not seem indiscreet to other Westerners, the culture in India is quite conservative.
Anytime you are visiting a place of worship, you should be fully clothed and make sure to remove your shoes upon entering the building.
In larger cities, you can probably get away with baring your shoulders and knees but be mindful that you will be picked out as a foreigner.
If you are visiting smaller cities, never wear revealing clothing, which includes shorts, tank tops and short skirts.
Clothes in India are inexpensive.
When you move to India, you can purchase a lot of clothes there that will help you blend in with the locals.
A salwar kameez is worn by both women and men and is a traditional dress worn in India and other parts of South Asia.
The salwar are loose pants that are wide at the top and are tapered at the ankle.
The kameez is a tunic and side seems are left open beneath the waist-line.
A tailor will be able to make these for you, which might be a good option if you are unable to find your size.
The outfit is usually accompanied by a shawl that can help keep you warm and further increase the modesty of your clothing.
If you are going into a temple, women can also use the shawl as a headdress.
People in India are very neat and clean.
Cleanliness is one of the most important virtues, so don’t go into public with wrinkled or stained clothing.
Their clothes are always ironed and always clean.
You can even find people on the side of the road who will iron your clothes for a few rupees.
In some regions, you will want to avoid wearing leather.
Cows are considered sacred and having leather outfits or accessories can be very offensive.
Women
Even in larger cities, women should dress more conservatively than they would in the United States.
Women who dress more conservatively will be more respected.
A sari or a salwar kameez is acceptable attire and you will notice the difference in courtesy and treatment by the locals.
As a rule of thumb, clothes should be loose fitting and should not be show cleavage, shoulders or knees.
Avoid wearing shorts, short skirts or revealing tops.
Loose fitting pants, ankle length skirts and t-shirts are acceptable.
The colored drawstring skirts that are sold everywhere are petticoats that are worn under saris.
Don’t wear these as a skirt because it will be similar to you going outdoors in your underwear.
This may seem silly, but many Western women make this mistake.
Men
During the hot summer days, men can wear loose cotton shirts and baggy pants.
If you live in large metropolitan areas, men can get away with shorts but it is not advisable.
Urban Indian men wear Western type clothes.
You will be fit in just fine if you are dressed in long pants and a shirt.
The weather can be very hot and very humid, so try to wear as much cotton as possible.
The natural fibers allow the air to circulate, which will help keep you cool.
Synthetic blends will trap the heat and can be uncomfortable as well as increase the amount you sweat.
When you need to ship your household goods and personal effects to India, call IntlMOVE.
IntlMOVE wants to earn your trust.
All current and potential clients are invited to visit our facilities in Miami, Florida.
You will see how IntlMOVE handles all of our clients’ personal belongings with the utmost care and attention to detail.
Let IntlMOVE handle the shipping of your household goods and personal effects to India.
When you move to India, you will likely have to adjust your wardrobe.
On hot days, women in the United States will often wear clothes that reveal a lot of their skin.
Although these clothes may not seem indiscreet to other Westerners, the culture in India is quite conservative.
Anytime you are visiting a place of worship, you should be fully clothed and make sure to remove your shoes upon entering the building.
In larger cities, you can probably get away with baring your shoulders and knees but be mindful that you will be picked out as a foreigner.
If you are visiting smaller cities, never wear revealing clothing, which includes shorts, tank tops and short skirts.
Clothes in India are inexpensive.
When you move to India, you can purchase a lot of clothes there that will help you blend in with the locals.
A salwar kameez is worn by both women and men and is a traditional dress worn in India and other parts of South Asia.
The salwar are loose pants that are wide at the top and are tapered at the ankle.
The kameez is a tunic and side seems are left open beneath the waist-line.
A tailor will be able to make these for you, which might be a good option if you are unable to find your size.
The outfit is usually accompanied by a shawl that can help keep you warm and further increase the modesty of your clothing.
If you are going into a temple, women can also use the shawl as a headdress.
People in India are very neat and clean.
Cleanliness is one of the most important virtues, so don’t go into public with wrinkled or stained clothing.
Their clothes are always ironed and always clean.
You can even find people on the side of the road who will iron your clothes for a few rupees.
In some regions, you will want to avoid wearing leather.
Cows are considered sacred and having leather outfits or accessories can be very offensive.
Women
Even in larger cities, women should dress more conservatively than they would in the United States.
Women who dress more conservatively will be more respected.
A sari or a salwar kameez is acceptable attire and you will notice the difference in courtesy and treatment by the locals.
As a rule of thumb, clothes should be loose fitting and should not be show cleavage, shoulders or knees.
Avoid wearing shorts, short skirts or revealing tops.
Loose fitting pants, ankle length skirts and t-shirts are acceptable.
The colored drawstring skirts that are sold everywhere are petticoats that are worn under saris.
Don’t wear these as a skirt because it will be similar to you going outdoors in your underwear.
This may seem silly, but many Western women make this mistake.
Men
During the hot summer days, men can wear loose cotton shirts and baggy pants.
If you live in large metropolitan areas, men can get away with shorts but it is not advisable.
Urban Indian men wear Western type clothes.
You will be fit in just fine if you are dressed in long pants and a shirt.
The weather can be very hot and very humid, so try to wear as much cotton as possible.
The natural fibers allow the air to circulate, which will help keep you cool.
Synthetic blends will trap the heat and can be uncomfortable as well as increase the amount you sweat.
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