78 Years of Experience
We have been serving customers since 1948, bringing decades of experience to international household relocations.
Full-service overseas moving
International Relocation Services | Full-Service Overseas Moving
Moving to another country involves far more than transporting your belongings. From preparing your household for shipment to navigating customs and arranging delivery at your new home, every part of an overseas move needs to work together.
International Sea & Air Shipping provides full-service international relocation services for individuals, families, expats, and corporate clients moving across borders. With professional packing, ocean and air transportation, customs support, storage, specialty handling, and destination delivery, we can manage the details while you focus on your next chapter.
With more than 600 agents and affiliates around the world, our team can support your relocation from your current home through your destination.
Ready to start planning? Request your free quote today and receive a response within 24 hours.
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Planned around your move
A Complete Relocation Solution for Your Move
Every international move is different. You may be shipping an entire household, moving a few valuable possessions, relocating with a car, or coordinating a corporate transfer. Your transportation method, shipment size, destination, timeline, and service requirements all affect how your move should be planned.
As an experienced international relocation company, we can build your moving plan around those requirements. Our specialists can help you determine the right combination of packing, container shipping, storage, customs assistance, and delivery services rather than forcing your move into a one-size-fits-all package.
Whether you’re moving permanently, returning to another country, accepting an overseas assignment, or relocating your family, you have one experienced team to help coordinate the journey.
Get your personalized international relocation quote and let our specialists help you determine the right services for your move.
Licensed, accredited and connected
Prepared for the journey
Professional Packing, Crating & Wrapping
International transportation requires careful preparation, particularly when your belongings will be handled multiple times during a long-distance journey.
Our professional packing services prepare furniture, personal effects, fragile belongings, and household goods for international shipment. We use moving-specific materials and packing techniques, while custom crating can provide additional protection for particularly delicate, valuable, or unusually shaped items.
Wrapping services provide another layer of protection for furniture and other possessions, helping guard against scratches, dents, and handling-related damage.
For fine art, antiques, glass, jewelry, and other valuable possessions, specialized crating and handling can be incorporated into your moving plan.
Need help preparing your belongings? Explore our professional international packing services and start planning your shipment.
Sea or air
Household Goods Shipping by Sea or Air
Choosing the right transportation method is one of the most important decisions in an overseas relocation.
For larger household shipments, ocean freight provides a practical way to transport substantial quantities of furniture and personal belongings. International Sea & Air Shipping offers both full-container-load (FCL) and less-than-container-load (LCL) options, allowing the shipping arrangement to reflect the size of your shipment.
When speed is a priority, air freight provides a faster alternative. Your relocation specialist can help assess your shipment, destination, timeline, and priorities to determine which option makes the most sense.
Home to home
Door-to-Door International Relocation
Your move shouldn’t end when your shipment reaches a port or airport. Our international relocation services can extend from your current residence through transportation and final delivery.
Depending on the services you choose, our team can arrange origin packing and pickup, international transportation, customs assistance, storage, destination delivery, and unpacking.
Inside delivery can also help bring your belongings into your new home rather than simply leaving them at the property entrance. White-glove delivery services are available for customers who need a higher level of destination assistance. This door-to-door approach means fewer moving parts for you to manage independently.
Paperwork handled
Customs & Documentation Support
International relocations involve paperwork and customs requirements that vary between countries. Missing or incorrect documentation can create unnecessary delays, which is why experienced support matters.
Our relocation specialists help clients prepare the documentation required for international transportation and work with import and export teams throughout the process. Our import staff is experienced with personal effects, household goods, automobiles, and customs procedures, including coordination when shipments are selected for inspection.
As an international moving company with decades of experience, we understand that customs is not simply another box to check. It is an important part of getting your belongings through the international shipping process and toward your new home.
Flexible timing
Storage When Your Move Doesn't Happen All at Once
Your departure date and move-in date don’t always line up. You might sell your home before your overseas residence is ready, arrive before your shipment, or need additional time before everything can be delivered.
International Sea & Air Shipping offers short- and long-term storage solutions, including climate-controlled storage at many U.S.-based warehouses. Your belongings can remain in storage until you’re ready for delivery.
Storage can therefore be incorporated into your broader relocation plan instead of becoming a separate logistical problem.
Need flexibility between moving out and moving in? Ask us about our international moving storage options.
Specialty items
Specialty International Moving
Some belongings require more than standard household moving services. International Sea & Air Shipping provides specialty handling for items including:
- Cars: International car shipping for customers relocating with their automobiles.
- Pianos: Specialized preparation, handling, packing, and transportation for heavy and delicate instruments.
- Fine art and antiques: Protective packing, custom crating, and careful transportation for valuable and fragile pieces.
- Other specialty possessions: Customized solutions can be considered for belongings that require additional protection or specialized handling.
These services allow customers to coordinate household and specialty shipments through an experienced international moving team rather than arranging multiple providers.
Experience you can check
Why Choose International Sea & Air Shipping?
When choosing an international relocation company, experience, credentials, and international reach should all factor into your decision.
600+ Global Agents
Our network of more than 600 agents and affiliates provides international reach while supporting coordination at origin and destination.
Licensed & Regulated
We are licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission as an NVOCC under License No. 023238N. The company is also registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT No. 2052864 and MC No. 718931.
Industry Memberships & BBB Accreditation
We are a member of the International Association of Movers (IAM) and maintain a BBB Accredited Business A+ Rating.
One Team for the Move
From packing and transportation to customs, storage, specialty handling, and delivery, you can coordinate the major elements of your relocation through one experienced provider.
Start Your International Relocation Today
You don’t have to figure out every part of an overseas move before contacting a moving company. Tell us where you’re going, what you’re moving, when you need to move, and what services you think you may need. Our relocation specialists can help determine the next steps.
With international relocation services covering packing, shipping, customs, storage, specialty items, and delivery, International Sea & Air Shipping can help turn a complicated overseas move into a coordinated relocation plan.
Request your free quote today. You’ll receive a response within 24 hours.
Helpful answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you use your own employees for international moves or do you outsource the job?
We do not use outside contractors or third-party moving companies for our international moving services. Our team manages your relocation directly, helping maintain consistency from the initial planning and packing through transportation and delivery.
How much do international relocation services cost?
The cost depends on your origin, destination, shipment size, moving date, transportation method, packing requirements, storage, and destination services. The best way to understand your expected cost is to request a personalized quote based on your actual relocation.
Do you handle customs?
Yes. As an experienced international relocation company, we assist with the documentation and customs requirements associated with an international household shipment. Our import and export teams work with customers throughout the process.
Can I ship my car as part of an international relocation?
Yes. International Sea & Air Shipping provides car shipping services for customers relocating internationally with cars and other vehicles. Your vehicle can be planned alongside your household relocation based on the destination and shipping requirements.
How do you prevent pianos, fine art, and antiques from being damaged during an international move?
We assess each item before packing and use protection suited to its construction and condition. Pianos receive specialized handling and preparation, while fine art and antiques can be wrapped and secured in custom-built crates to limit movement and protect surfaces during handling and transit.
Do your international relocation services include storage?
Yes. Short- and long-term storage can be incorporated into your relocation plan when your departure and delivery dates don’t align.
What happens if my new home isn't ready when my shipment arrives?
If your new home isn’t ready, we can arrange short- or long-term storage for your belongings until you’re ready for delivery. We can then coordinate delivery once your destination is prepared to receive your shipment. Climate-controlled storage is also available at many warehouses.
How quickly can I get an international moving quote?
We provide a free quote within 24 hours. Submit your moving details so the team can review your origin, destination, shipment requirements, and preferred services, and begin preparing your estimate.