Hawaii has its charms, but for movers, Hawaii can be a problem. It may be a tropical paradise, but anything coming in or out has to get shipped on or off the series of islands. For a business manager, this can be time-consuming, but often, by finding your preferred solution and breaking the job down into smaller, easier tasks, you'll find you're up to the challenge.

Business operators might be looking for Hawaii movers and moving companies for any of the following situations:

1. To set up a business, or to re-supply an existing one.

2. As part of providing client services, where residential moving, office moving, or other special cases need the attention of movers to Hawaii or on the mainland.

3. To move goods anywhere within Hawaii, for anything from supplies to client services.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Be your own Hawaiian mover

For smaller jobs, you may only need a vehicle and a warm body with a driver's license, or better, a decent and conscientious driver, to get your stuff where it needs to go. Arrange for a truck or van from any number of Hawaiian movers.

I recommend: Get moving vehicle solutions from Harper Car and Truck Rental locations in Kona or Hilo. Avis has locations on Hawaii, Oahu and Maui, so you can transport cargo across any of the 3 major islands.

Get personalized service for Hawaii moving from the locals

You can often get good support for a moving job from movers in Hawaii. Find local companies who are in-the-know about the terrain and other considerations, and who pride themselves on keeping up a good reputation locally. Contract with small affordable moving services in Hawaii to implement your move.

I recommend: Hawaii Piano and Household Moving operates out of Honolulu and arranges for shipping goods overseas or trekking them across the island. For another local solution try S & S Delivery Inc.on the same island.

Get long distance Hawaii moving from interstate companies

Other, larger movers are set up to cover many of our 50 states. Long-distance moving companies in Hawaii can help you with long-distance shipping to or from the islands or with Hawaii international moving needs.

I recommend: Visitors can get affordable movers, Hawaii price information, browse the FAQ and determine coverage for their moving trip at AMS Inc. Nationwide Relocation Services bills itself as "the largest residential moving and corporate relocation broker in the country." You can take advantage of coupons and research residential, long distance or corporate moving jobs online.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Get your Hawaii moving job down to brass tacks. Take a look at the collective weight and size of your total cargo. This will come in handy when negotiating prices or explaining the job for a move to Hawaii or around the islands.