Get rid of things.
Professional packers are obligate to pack what you leave to be packed; the ashes in ash trays, empty Mason jars on that top shelf or even plants that won't be watered while packaged up in dark boxes.
When you and your family work on packing, select only items you need to take. Often larger furniture, that fits Canadian homes, won't work in smaller Asian apartments where they get in the way, are expensive to store or difficult to dispose of.
You save shipping weight and space plus, the extra labour to handle those items.
On the other hand, you will settle in more comfortably when your new home feels comfortable. Pictures, mementos, and "comfort" items will make your destination more of a home.
Getting rid of unwanted, unused and storage items is the single biggest saving factor in making the international move meaningful and effective.