International Removals

Yes, you can pack most items yourself, but please note that any items you have packed yourself will not be covered for damages. We recommend using our professional packing services for fragile items and most furniture items. You can find further advice on our self-packing options here.

We recommend using marine insurance cover when shipping your belongings overseas. We take great care in protecting your goods, however, due to the distance travelled and the need for other parties to handle your goods, we always recommend taking out our marine shipping insurance for peace of mind. You can also find our Overseas Insurance and valued inventory application here.

Groupage shipping (or shared container shipping) is typically the cheapest method of shipping your goods from the UK. This ensures you only pay for the space that your household goods or personal effects have taken up inside the container. Using a palletised system of shipping means your move can be measured exactly, allows for safer loading and shipping and is a cheaper way to ship.

You can get a quote for our international moving services, including shared containers services, here.

We recommend taking the time to research several companies before making your decision, ensuring that all companies are members of the British Association of Removers and the British International Freight Association.

We are proud to be members of the British Association of Removers (BAR). The BAR is the UK’s leading trade association for removal companies, upholding professional standards through compliance inspections and requiring all members to adhere to their strict Code of Practice. As BAR members for over 20 years, we meet their stringent criteria in areas like staff training, insurance, safe storage and handling of household goods, trade practices, and compliance with international moving regulations. Our BAR membership demonstrates our commitment to ethical, high-quality service in the removals industry. Feel confident choosing a BAR member like us for your next overseas move.

Check out our article on how to choose the best international removals company for more detailed advice on choosing an international removals company that is right for you.

You can take all manner of personal effects and household goods such as furniture, electronics, artwork, clothes, in fact most of your personal effects as long as you are the owner.

There are some items that are prohibited from overseas shipping such as, perishable goods, plants, tobacco, alcohol etc. Please check our prohibited goods list for more information and a full list of all prohibited items.

Yes, you can ship furniture overseas. If you can you should avoid shipping older, larger furniture items as these will increase the volume of your move, and ultimately the cost. If you ship new furniture still in the original boxes then customs may charge you import duty and taxes.
Check our International Moving Guide for Furniture here.

Our airfreight department can arrange to fly important items to arrive within a few days rather than wait for your shipment to arrive. Here are some items you may want to send by air freight when moving overseas.

• Jewellery, important documents, photos/mementos, and other small irreplaceable items.
• Basic clothes and toiletries, enough to get for a week or two until your main shipment arrives.
• PC or small home office items to get you working and online quickly.
• Childrens comfort items, special toys, books, blankets, Xbox or Playstation.
  These items will help to ease kids transition in their new country.
• Medical records for registering with doctors or hospitals in your new country.
• Specialty items, anything required for pets, infants, medical conditions or your profession.

Airfreight can be expensive. The goal is to only air freight essentials for the first 1-2 weeks that would be difficult to go without or replace.