Los Angeles International Movers

Moving from Los Angeles to another country requires careful planning and the right team behind you. An international move is any relocation that crosses from one country to another. In most cases, this means shipping your household goods overseas by sea, though moves to Canada or Mexico may travel by truck across an international border. 

As your trusted Los Angeles international moving company, our team has the experience, extensive network, and logistics expertise to manage every detail of your overseas move, whether you are relocating to Europe, Asia, Australia, or any other final destination on the globe.

International moves involve a number of parties and terms worth understanding:

• The origin agent: The local moving company that manages your shipment at the starting point, coordinating packing, loading, and transport to the export port.
• The freight forwarder: A logistics specialist who coordinates transportation from origin to destination, handling documentation and carrier arrangements.
• Consolidating warehouse: A facility where household goods are gathered and prepared before export.
• Export/origin port: The port from which your shipment departs the United States.
• The shipping line or carrier: The company operating the vessel or truck that transports your belongings to the destination country.
• Destination port: The overseas port where your shipment arrives.
• Customs: The government authority that inspects goods entering a country. Proper customs documentation and clearance are essential for a smooth transition to your new home.
• Destination agent: The local mover at your destination that receives your shipment and manages delivery to your new home.

People move internationally for many reasons, from career opportunities and family reunification to retirement abroad and the desire for a new adventure. Whatever is calling you out of the country, our company, one of the leading Los Angeles overseas movers, is ready to make your relocation a successful one.

As one of the best international movers in Los Angeles, CA, our team offers a full range of moving and storage services designed to make your overseas relocation as stress-free as possible. The best way to handle an international move is to hire a full service Los Angeles international moving company like ours. As a trusted Los Angeles international shipping company and agent for Wheaton Worldwide Van Lines, we manage every detail of your overseas shipment from door to final destination. Overseas shipments typically take between 3 and 6 weeks to arrive, so careful planning is essential.

Our Los Angeles international movers provide a comprehensive move process from start to finish, including:

• A dedicated relocation coordinator managing your entire move process and keeping you informed at every stage
• Professional packing using certified packers and the highest standard of materials, including custom crating for fragile or high value items
• Loading, transport, and container management through to the destination port
• Full customs documentation and clearance, handling all necessary paperwork on your behalf with no hidden fees
• Unloading, delivery into your new home, and furniture assembly
• Furniture disassembly and reassembly, and unpacking services
• Storage solutions, including short and long term storage services at origin and/or destination
• Air freight options available for time-sensitive or smaller shipments
• Vehicle shipping through a trusted partner company

There is no one-size-fits-all estimate when researching international moving companies Los Angeles residents rely on, but understanding what drives the cost helps you plan. As experienced Los Angeles international movers with extensive experience handling long distance moves and overseas relocations, we will conduct a thorough in-home or virtual estimate to give you an accurate and affordable international moving quote with no hidden fees.

Most overseas shipments travel in a cargo container by sea. The three standard container sizes are:

• 20-foot container: 1,172 cubic feet (33.2 square meters)
• 40-foot container: 2,120 cubic feet (60 square meters)
• 40-foot High Cube: same length with additional height

From there, you will choose between:

• FCL (Full Container Load): Your goods fill the entire container, offering better security and smoother customs clearance.
• LCL (Less than Container Load): Your belongings share space with another shipment; a more affordable option for smaller moves.

The volume of your shipment in cubic feet is the biggest cost driver. Other factors that influence your final Los Angeles international moving services quote include destination country, move dates, packing services and unpacking services, customs documentation fees, insurance, storage services, and vehicle shipping. Contact us for an in-home or virtual estimate, and we will guide you through every detail with confidence.