Quick answer
Moving furniture and personal effects overseas requires a survey, professional packing, a detailed inventory and destination-specific customs preparation. Shipment survey List rooms, furniture, fragile items, appliances and special pieces. A survey helps estimate packed volume and compare LCL, lift-van and full-container options. Packing and inventory Use export-grade cartons and cushioning Crate fragile or irregular items […]
Moving furniture and personal effects overseas requires a survey, professional packing, a detailed inventory and destination-specific customs preparation.
Shipment survey
List rooms, furniture, fragile items, appliances and special pieces. A survey helps estimate packed volume and compare LCL, lift-van and full-container options.
Packing and inventory
- Use export-grade cartons and cushioning
- Crate fragile or irregular items
- Prepare a numbered inventory
- Keep documents and medicines with you
- Never pack prohibited or undeclared goods

Air and sea options
Air suits smaller urgent consignments. Sea LCL suits moderate volumes, while a dedicated container can be practical for larger household moves.
Customs and insurance
Requirements may include passport and visa copies, residence documents, a packing list and declarations. Request transit insurance and confirm the delivery scope.
Planning a similar shipment?
Send the cargo type, weight, dimensions, pickup location and destination for a suitable shipping plan.