Founded in 1890, Hansen Bros. Moving & Storage has successfully weathered many history-changing events including the Great Seattle Fire, WWI, the Spanish Flu of 1918, the Great Depression, WWII, the 2008 recession, and 9/11 among many other public crises. The health & safety of our customers, staff, service providers, and local community are paramount and we continue to adhere to all directives from local, state, and federal government agencies.
Although many unknowns still remain, rest assured that Hansen Bros. will be timely and transparent in our communications regarding servicing your moving & storage needs. Our professional relocation consultants will work diligently to offer creative solutions in the event your project is impacted by the current health crisis.

OUR ACTIONS FOR COVID-19

All Hansen Bros. Employees are instructed and expected to follow the guidelines provided by the CDC. This includes:

  • Staying home from work if ill, experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or having been exposed to someone with the virus
  • Washing hands frequently with soap or using proper hand sanitizer when soap is not available
  • Maintaining a 6’ social distance from others to the highest degree possible
  • Wearing appropriate face masks when/if requested or required

Hansen Bros. continues to take the following steps:

  • Regularly refreshing and reinforcing prevention guidelines among all staff members to reduce the risk of spreading infection
  • Daily monitoring of staff for symptoms of illness and sending anyone with symptoms home
  • Offering customers the option of contact-free virtual estimate appointments – More Information About Virtual Estimates
  • Following all guidelines and protocols required by Retirement Living Communities, Apartment Complexes, Condominiums, Commercial Buildings, etc.
  • Upon request and at no charge, our crew members can wear masks while performing your move. Please simply notify your Relocation Consultant if this is your preference.

Hansen Bros. requests the following of our customers:

  • If you have a scheduled estimate appointment or booked move, please notify us immediately if you or any members of your household have been exposed to COVID-19, tested positive for COVID-19, or are experiencing symptoms including cough, fever, or difficulty breathing. Please rest assured there is NO CHARGE to reschedule your estimate or move due to illness – we will work together to find an alternate date that works for you.
  • Please use disinfectant/cleaner to wipe down commonly touched surfaces, objects, door handles, etc. at your residence.
  • Please make a sink, hand soap, and paper towels available to your outside salesperson and moving crew for handwashing during their time within your home.
  • Please keep all windows open throughout the moving process as this allows for greater airflow and reduces the containment of germs.
  • Please maintain a social distance of 6’ or greater during both your in-person estimate appointment and while moving services are being performed.

Here are some informative and helpful resources about COVID-19:

The team at Hansen Bros. is proud to continue offering our wide range of services in accordance with the necessary precautions outlined above. Whether you are planning to move your household or business down the street, across the country, or around the world, we’re here to make the process seamless & safe for you, just as we’ve done for well over a century!

~Hansen Bros. Moving & Storage  

The role of shipping companies in COVID-19 crisis

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    The unprecedented coronavirus pandemic has caused a world-wide panic and affected virtually all industries and businesses in some way. Some have suffered terrible losses due to shutdown measures. Others have profited at the same time. But what has been happening with shipping companies in COVID-19 crisis? Which category do professional shipping and moving companies fall into – are they struggling or thriving? And why should you care? The truth is that this pandemic has revealed a lot about how our world works and how it doesn’t and only one thing is for sure: the more you know, the better.

    First things first – what is the current situation with the pandemic?

    Before we take a look at how shipping companies are dealing with the pandemic, let’s talk about something slightly more important: what is happening with the pandemic itself. After several months of increasingly scary news, it would appear that the overall situation is finally improving. Many Asian and European countries are in the process of a staged reopening. A number of American states are also either loosening measures or lifting them completely. The number of new cases and new deaths per day has dropped significantly over the last couple of weeks which is a good sign too.

    People in public with masks on.
    The pandemic isn’t over yet so don’t relax!

    However, experts and policymakers all over the world disagree on whether we can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Many are even warning about a potential second wave that may come from premature relaxation of social distancing measures. So it is incredibly important to continue following the guidelines of the World Health Organization and maintain good hygiene and other safety precautions.

    The importance of shipping companies in COVID-19 crisis

    One of the most common measures implemented around the world has been social distancing. This has mostly meant closing down non-essential businesses and limiting spaces for social gatherings. More people than usual have been staying at home, either because they’re working from home now or because they simply have nowhere to go out. But what do shipping companies Seattle have to do with that?

    Well, think about it. You still need to buy the things you normally buy. In fact, you probably need to buy more things that you and your family would normally get from work or school. But most of the stores are not open. So what you’re most likely to do is order what you need online. And someone has to deliver that.

    Maintaining the supply chain

    Although non-essential businesses have largely been closed, things like supermarkets and pharmacies have stayed open around the world. People do have to get their groceries and medications, after all. But someone has to make sure the stores have those first. And we have shipping companies to thank for that! Although filling shipping crates in Seattle may have been a bit more difficult than usual due to disruptions in production, they have maintained a relatively steady supply of important goods for us all to be able to continue living in comfort and safety.

    A port where shipping companies in COVID-19 crisis work.
    Shipping companies have ensured that we still have access to the things we need.

    Delivering goods

    This one is a bit obvious but important enough it bears repeating! With most people avoiding leaving their homes and at the same time needing more things to entertain them at home, we’ve been ordering things online more than ever during this pandemic. Someone has to deliver all those things to us, many of them from overseas. So shipping companies have been working hard during the crisis to ensure that we all get our packages just as we would in any other situation.

    Moving and traveling

    Believe it or not, people need to move and travel in times of global pandemics. In fact, many have found themselves needing to move precisely because of the crisis. Those who found themselves away from home due to working, studying or even just traveling abroad when things started getting serious have had to rely on international movers and shippers to get back to their families. Without their help, many people might still be stuck somewhere away from home in these trying times.

    The challenges shipping companies in COVID-19 crisis are facing

    Unfortunately, like all businesses, shipping companies have been facing difficulties due to the COVID-19 crisis. Both the virus itself and the measures put in place to prevent its spread have affected the shipping industry and caused some problems.

    How the virus has affected the shipping industry

    Ever since the coronavirus first started spreading in China, production and shipping have been affected. Companies were and still are reluctant to collect goods from or deliver goods to places that are struggling for fear of spreading the infection. With the virus going global, this is now a much bigger problem. Many companies are not transporting goods from places like Italy, Spain, and even some areas within the US where infection rates are high. While this is perfectly understandable, it has certainly caused some disruptions in shipping.

    Oranges.
    The shipping of goods from certain parts of the world has become more challenging due to the pandemic.

    Unfortunately, despite this, people who work in the shipping industry are more likely to be exposed to the virus and catch it. For many companies, this has meant a reduced workforce as well.

    How the measures against the virus have affected the shipping industry

    Social distancing has been one of the most common measures against coronavirus. Limiting the number of workers physically present at the workplace has caused shipping companies to work with skeleton crews. This slows down their packing, shipping, and delivery process and causes further delays.

    The future of shipping companies in COVID-19 crisis

    It is abundantly clear that shipping still has a vital place in our economy right now. It is, therefore, safe to assume that shipping companies in COVID-19 crisis will manage to pull through for the most part. However, this doesn’t mean they won’t feel some consequences. Odds are that this pandemic will change how we do business. Additional sterilization and safety measures may be needed when shipping in the future to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

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