International moving
International moving. A clear start to your next chapter.
Humboldt Moving & Storage helps households prepare for a move to another country, with packing, crating, and transportation arrangements shaped around the destination.
Start with where you’re moving, your preferred timing, and what you plan to take. Your team will confirm available services and the next steps.
Start with the destination—and the details
An international move involves more than a longer journey. Your destination, belongings, and arrival plans help shape the preparation required.
Where you’re going
Share your destination country and city, your expected address if known, and any access details. Confirm that service is available before making arrangements around the move.
What you’re taking
Prepare an overview of the belongings you want to ship. Identify fragile, valuable, or unusual items early to help your team assess packing needs and destination restrictions.
When you need to arrive
Explain your preferred departure dates and when you expect to receive your belongings. Ask how transportation, clearance, and destination arrangements may affect timing.
Prepare your household for the journey.
Pre-move planning
Review your destination, inventory, timing, and requested services with the team. Ask what the estimate includes and what you need to arrange separately.
Packing and crating
Packing and custom-crating options help prepare the items you intend to ship. The appropriate preparation depends on your belongings and the agreed transportation arrangements.
Transportation arrangements
Your team will explain the available transportation options for your route and the proposed scope of service. Confirm the arrangements before committing to travel or delivery plans.
Destination delivery
Review who will handle destination delivery and which unloading or unpacking services are included. Share property access details and ask how arrival updates will be communicated.
If your dates do not align, ask about storage before departure or at destination. Availability and arrangements must be confirmed for your move.
A clearer picture of your international move.
An international estimate should help you understand the proposed services and your responsibilities. Review the moving glossary for terms such as origin agent, destination agent, and customs clearance.
Before packing, use the international section of the Moving Checklist, then confirm the current document requirements and restricted-item guidance for your destination. Do not assume that every household item can be shipped or that duties, taxes, inspections, or destination fees are included.
International moving questions
Can Humboldt help with my destination?
Contact the team with your origin, destination country and city, and an overview of your shipment. Service availability and the appropriate arrangements must be confirmed for your route.
What should I prepare for an international moving estimate?
Share your destination, preferred dates, an inventory or overview of your belongings, and any packing or storage needs. Identify specialty items and tell the team what you already know about destination access.
How long will an international move take?
Timing depends on the route, transportation arrangements, clearance, and destination delivery. Ask for the expected schedule and any uncertainties before making plans that depend on receiving your shipment.
What documents will I need?
Requirements depend on the destination and your circumstances. Ask your move contact where to obtain the applicable checklist, and confirm current requirements with the relevant authorities. Do not rely on a general website list as a complete guide.
Can I pack my belongings myself?
Ask before you begin. Packing and inventory requirements may differ by shipment and destination. Confirm whether self-packed items are accepted and what preparation is required.
Are destination charges included in the estimate?
Ask for a clear explanation of included and excluded charges. Confirm how any duties, taxes, inspections, storage, or additional destination services would be handled if applicable.
Tell us where you’re going. We’ll help you get there.
Share a few move details for a free, no-obligation estimate. A coordinator will follow up about the appropriate next step.
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