Your complete international moving service
Personal Move Coordination
A dedicated coordinator manages your timeline, paperwork and communication from the first call to final delivery.
Export Packing Standards
Everything is packed to export standard with heavy-duty materials built for long-distance and container shipping.
Road, sea and air freight
We ship by the method that suits your destination and budget, whether that is road across Europe or sea and air worldwide.
Local Essex team, international reach
You deal with a local Essex team backed by a destination partner network that delivers at the other end.
International Removals Specialists
Our overseas removals service is designed to remove uncertainty and simplify what can often feel like a complex process. We provide clear guidance, structured timelines and full support with logistics, so you always know what to expect.
Whether you are relocating a small household or a large family home, we tailor the service to your destination, timescale and requirements.
What our overseas moving service includes
We manage the whole move, at both ends.
- Free pre-move consultation and survey
- Professional export packing and wrapping
- A detailed inventory with item tracking
- Shipping by road, sea or air freight
- Customs documentation support
- Delivery and unpacking through our destination partner network
- Full move protection cover
How your international move works
A clear, structured process keeps an overseas move on track.
How long it takes
Timelines depend on your destination and shipping method. European road moves are usually the quickest. Sea freight to destinations further afield takes longer, as your belongings travel by container. After your survey we give you a clear schedule for collection, shipping and expected delivery.
Insured in transit
Your move is covered by move protection for the journey. We explain exactly what your cover includes for your shipping method and destination before you book, so you know your belongings are protected from door to door.
Export packing standards
International transit is harder on your belongings than a local move, so everything is packed to export standard. We use heavy-duty materials and techniques built for long journeys, container shipping and handling at both ends, with fragile and high-value items given extra protection.
Every item goes onto a detailed inventory, so nothing is lost track of between your old home and your new one.
Paperwork and customs
Every international move needs the right documentation, and what is required depends on your destination country. We guide you through the process and provide the customs documentation support your shipment needs, so paperwork does not hold your move up.
Because rules change and vary by country, we confirm the current requirements for your destination as part of planning your move.
What you need to prepare
A smooth international move starts before we arrive. To get ready:
- Decide what is going and what is staying, as shipping less keeps costs down
- Keep passports, documents and valuables with you, not in the shipment
- Set aside anything you will need straight away, as shipped goods take time to arrive
- Check what you can and cannot bring into your destination country, as restrictions vary
- Tell us your dates and destination early so we can plan the paperwork
European removals from Essex
Moving to Europe is our most requested overseas route. Road freight across the Continent is usually the quickest and most cost-effective way to move, and we handle relocations to France, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands and beyond.
For destination detail and timings, see our European removals page.
Storage before you ship
If your dates do not line up, we can store your belongings before they ship. Use our storage at our own Essex facility, or our combined removals and storage service, so nothing has to leave before you are ready. You can also add packing services or book alongside house removals for the UK end of your move.
Trusted by Essex movers
“The whole process was handled professionally from start to finish. Moving abroad felt far less overwhelming with the teams support.”
Daniel R, Essex to France (2025)
“Excellent communication and a very organised team. Everything arrived safely and on time.”
Priya S, UK to Dubai (2025)
“Highly knowledgeable and reassuring throughout. We always felt our belongings were in safe hands. Lisa in the office kept us informed all the way!”
Mark L, Basildon to Spain (2026)
International removals FAQs
What documents do I need for an overseas move?
It depends on your destination country. We guide you through the customs documentation your shipment needs and confirm the current requirements as part of planning. We recommend checking your destination’s rules early, as they change.
How do you pack for international shipping?
Everything is packed to export standard using heavy-duty materials built for long journeys and container handling, with fragile items given extra protection and logged on a detailed inventory.
How long does an international move take?
It depends on the destination and shipping method. European road moves are usually quickest, while sea freight further afield takes longer. We give you a clear schedule after your survey.
Can you store my belongings before they ship?
Yes. We can store your belongings at our own Essex facility until you are ready, either as standalone storage or as part of our removals and storage service.
Are my belongings insured during international transport?
Yes. Your move is covered by move protection for the journey, and we explain exactly what your cover includes for your destination and shipping method before you book.
Do you move to Europe?
Yes. Europe is our most requested route, usually by road freight. See our European removals page for destination detail.
