International Movers & Overseas Shipping Company

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What Are the Ocean Shipping Methods?

There are two categories when shipping used household goods and personal effects overseas;

1) FULL CONTAINER LOAD (FCL) services:

Such as, direct shipping utilizing exclusive container. Click here to see the types and dimensions.

2) LESS THAN A CONTAINER LOAD (LCL) services:

A “consolidation” door to door service means multiple shipments are loaded into an ocean container. Particularly, if the shipments originate from New York, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, PA, Miami Florida and Los Angeles, California.

In brief, in the international moving and shipping industry, overseas ocean container shipping is the most cost-effective mode of shipping in comparison to train or air.

General Questions and Answers

How much does international moving cost? 

International moving costs can start at $1,000.00 and can easily exceed $9,000 and up for overseas moves, depending on certain factors related to origin & destination, men labor and associated materials, plus destination charges and fees. Best to speak to a company representative. 

What is the best international moving company?

Being BBB rated A is always a plus when selecting professional international movers for the overseas move. International moving company that arranges all moving related matters, with door to door home delivery service, is the best one to deal with. Removing and reducing from you all concerns when dealing at the destination with papers, rules and regulation, is the way to go by and the company to deal with.

How much does it cost to ship a container to Europe?

To ship an ocean container load vary from country to another country and depending also on the origin in which the content were loaded into the container. Additionally, other factors have to be taken into consideration when calculating ocean container shipping costs, such movers labor time, packing & wrapping materials used for protections of the furniture and household items, insurance, storage and more. It is best to consult with a company representative regarding your specific shipping needs and get customized move quote.

How do I move my stuff internationally?

The best way to move your stuff internationally is by ocean freight, rather than by air for comparison. By ocean it is less expensive. You can use a full ocean container load such 20 feet or 40 feet, or you can use portion of the container, depending on how much stuff you decide to ship. Each person accumulates different amount of items and your cost determines by your personal inventory list of items to be shipped. Weight is not a factor in pricing.

How much does it cost to ship container overseas?

The cost to ship an ocean container overseas depends on many factors. To name a few, first is the container size 20 feet or 40 feet , origin and destination location,  list of items such boxes, furniture and other household to be moved, Movers services i.e: packing, crating, boxes, etc., Marine insurance & storage if any,  destination Customs clearance, Delivery services, Destination agent fees & other fees not named here.  Consult a company representative. Fees can range from $4,000 to $15,000 and even much more. It is best to receive a customized-move-quote based on your specific shipping and international moving needs.