How to ship an upright or digital piano overseas by courier

What to have in mind before shipping a piano internationally

Before shipping a piano abroad, make sure you consider the following steps:

• Pack your piano for shipping and measure its dimensions to find the shipping method that suits you best.
• Check whether you need to print and attach the label yourself. This information will be provided to you by email.
• Be present at the address of pick-up and delivery. If the piano is too big or heavy, ask someone else for help when moving it.

How to move an upright piano? Pallet packaging tips

Pallet shipment is ideal for transporting an upright piano if you follow these packing instructions.

• Secure or remove the lid using bubble wrap or moving blankets for protection. Pad the surface of the pallet with a cardboard sheet and carefully place the piano on it.
• Cover the whole surface of the piano with moving blankets and foam/bubble wrap and secure them with stretch foil.
• Strap the piano to the pallet by wrapping the bands tightly around the piano in different directions. If you have other boxes with separate components, securely attach these to the pallet.
• Build a crate around the piano with plywood sheets or, alternatively, use cardboard or Styrofoam sheets as the last layer of protection.

How to pack a digital or electric piano (keyboard) for standard shipping?

Learn how to safely pack and ship a keyboard piano in just a few steps.

• Remove the piano from the stand and disassemble it before packing. Wrap the entire piano in bubble wrap.
• Prepare the box with padding materials and place the keyboard inside.
• Pack additional components separately with bubble wrap and place them in the box, filling the voids with extra cushioning materials.
• Check if items are still and seal the box.

How to move a grand or baby grand piano using removal services?

The best alternative when organizing a cross country or international move is to book a dedicated van delivery service. With this alternative, you have the whole space of the van reserved for your goods, making it easy to transport your piano along with other household items to your new home. The dedicated van delivery is not only more affordable but also more convenient for removals as the van will go directly from one address to the other.

When booking our removal services, all you have to do is detach any removable parts of your piano and secure everything with moving blankets and stretch foil. The courier driver will help to place the items on the van and make sure they are safe for transport.