Whether you’re looking to send something to a friend living in the US or you’re moving across the Atlantic and need to ship over your furniture, we can help.
How does our international shipping to the USA service work?
We’ve designed our international shipping service to be as efficient as possible. We’ll handle everything from packing your items to managing everything that’s involved with customs and clearance. All you need to do is fill in our online form and we’ll take care of the rest.
- Step 1. Fill in our online quotation form.
- Step 2. We will arrange a survey if you're shipping furniture and supply you with your free quote. If you're sending baggage we will deliver your boxes ahead of your shipment so you can pack yourself.
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Step 3. We will arrive at your property and collect your items. If you’ve asked us to pack your items our teams will professionally pack them at this stage.
- Step 4. We will transport your items to the USA via your chosen shipping method.
- Step 5. We will arrange for the customs clearance of your shipment.
- Step 6. We will deliver your items to your chosen end destination.
How will my items be transported to the USA?
You can ship your items via sea freight to the US, or you can fly them via air freight. Sending your items to USA via sea freight is the most cost effective method and recommended if you’re planning on sending large items. Air freight is more expensive but faster, so if you need to send small items urgently then this might be the best option for you.
There are two ways to ship your items to the United States. If you’re shipping a box or a small number of items then we recommend opt for a Shared Container service. If you’re looking to send a whole house then we recommend our Exclusive Container option.
- Shared Container: Your personal and household effects will be loaded in a shared shipping container and you will only be charged for the space your boxes or goods take up.
- Exclusive Container: This is the recommended option if you're shipping a whole home load or wanting to ship a vehicle to America.
How long does it take to ship to the USA?
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Shared container |
Exclusive container |
| East Coast |
5-7 weeks |
5-9 weeks |
| West Coast |
8-10 weeks |
8-12 weeks |
The transit times detailed is for guideline purposes only and may be subject to variation dependent upon prevailing market conditions, shipping line capacity and actual sailings. Your Move Manager will keep you updated following collection of your shipment.