International moving
International moving. A clear start to your next chapter.
Humboldt Moving & Storage provides international moving services for households relocating 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
Humboldt assesses your shipment at your home and coordinates door-to-door international pricing with an international transportation partner. Review the services and charges included in your estimate.
Packing and crating
Humboldt packs and inventories your belongings, then loads the shipping container. Discuss packing and custom-crating needs with the team during the assessment.
Transportation arrangements
After Humboldt packs, inventories and loads the container, an international transportation partner handles onward arrangements. Your move contact will explain the proposed route and schedule.
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.
Start with your nearest Humboldt team in California or Reno/Sparks to discuss your origin, destination and shipment. Our Redding, Modesto and Reno/Sparks teams can help you explore international moving arrangements. Your team will confirm available services and explain the packing, inventory and transportation steps for your move.
International moving services: common 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 salesperson for your market will call to arrange an in-home or virtual estimate, according to your preference.
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