Welcome to our Advice Centre. Here you will find handy articles and guides, helpful tips and useful videos to help you plan and prepare for your laboratory relocation.
Knowledge Centre
Troubleshooting issues on site can save valuable time during laboratory moves
Preparation and planning are key to carrying out a successful laboratory relocation.
How Aport handles sensitive projects
If your project is sensitive and confidentiality is important to you, it is vital to choose a company you can trust to handle your relocation.
Six ways Aport can remove the stress from your laboratory relocation
As April is stress awareness month, we are taking a look at how the team at Aport can make your life easier during a relocation.
Specialist storage during your laboratory relocation
The ideal solution for time sensitive moves
The importance of project management in a laboratory relocation
The steps to success
Laboratory and Research relocation for Academics
Pre-planning is key to continuation of research
Laboratory Relocations and Logistics for Universities Post ‘Lockdown’
Plan internal changes now for summer break
How to keep everyone informed during your relocation
Clear communication with stakeholders and staff is vital at all stages of the moving process
How to continue running a laboratory or research facility while relocating
What steps should you take to keep things running as normally as possible during a relocation?
How European laboratory relocations have been affected by Brexit
Our guide to post-Brexit international laboratory relocations.
Planning a USA lab relocation
We look at how Aport works with customers to take the hassle and stress out of inter-USA moves and transatlantic relocations
How to plan a laboratory move at short notice
Planning is key when you are moving a laboratory and in an ideal world, you would have plenty of time to organise your relocation.
Why you shouldn’t attempt to move lab equipment by yourself
Today (April 28) is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and to mark the occasion, we are highlighting all the reasons you shouldn’t try and handle a laboratory move without professional help.
Webinar Recording: 14 top tips for a smart laboratory:
Presented by Principle Labs and Aport, this webinar explored 14 tips for a smart laboratory.
What are project management services and how can they help?
Managing a relocation project in-house can be stressful and time-consuming but using a specialist firm that offers project management services means your team can concentrate on their valuable research and day-to-day tasks.
Relocating your life while relocating your lab
Many of our clients are packing up their work and their home and family for a new start elsewhere
Minimising cross-contamination risks
Important considerations to reduce contamination during a move
9 safety rules every laboratory should follow
Avoid unnecessary risks or accidents
How to reduce stress levels during your laboratory move
Moving a laboratory to a new location is a complex task but it doesn’t have to be stressful.
Relocating your lab post Covid 19
Planning your return to work
Planning a laboratory move during lockdown
Tips to get your relocation planning started
Five ways Aport puts safety first during a laboratory relocation
During any laboratory relocation, health and safety is a top priority.
Planning your laboratory relocation: A moving checklist
Plan ahead for a smooth move
Why you should only use experts when it comes to sample moves
Steps must be taken to ensure your samples and specimens are transported safely
Logistical challenges for vaccine distribution
Extreme temperature controlled solution required
Cleanroom moves – what you need to know
Moving cleanrooms to a new location is not a simple process
Government’s ambitious £22 billion plans to boost innovation in the UK
Increasing investment in research and development (R&D) is a key part of a new government strategy to encourage innovation in the UK.
What is IQ OQ PQ?
It might be common knowledge for those who regularly work in labs, but this article is a great introduction for colleagues in other departments.
Why we developed our new instrument delivery service
Bridging a gap in the market
What are the latest changes to ADR regulations?
Recent updates aim to to improve safety on the roads.
Things to think about when moving hazardous materials
There are numerous risks to manage with hazardous materials
Why a chemicals inventory is a vital tool for your laboratory relocation
Minimising any risk to safety
How to move samples safely
Moving samples requires a specialist approach.
Dangerous Goods by Sea and the Misdeclaration of Hazardous Cargo
Misdeclaration can put safety and lives at risk
The importance of insuring your lab move
Insurance needs to be planned separately
What is General Average?
One of our most commonly asked questions
Take Control of the Risk
Make sure you understand your logistic company's trading conditions
Increase in the minimum insurance requirements for CIP under Incoterms 2020
Summary of updates to commercial terms
Insurance for Aport’s fulfilment service explained
Minimising risks for processing and dispatch of orders
What does my laboratory relocation insurance cover?
A simple explanation of how to interpret the terms of your cover.