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The Breakdown of

Door-to-Door International Moving

If you’re reading this chances are you’re moving overseas and looking for a full door-to-door service.

Moving abroad is exciting, costly, and demands attention to detail. However, we will provide a full breakdown of door-to-door international moving along with international moving costs and shipping options.
Every international mover is different. However, we will give you the gist of what you should know and how to get an accurate quote for international moving.
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Average Cost for

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Average Cost for

Costs for international moving vary from company to company. However, we will provide you with the average costs for international moving. You can use these costs as a tool to help budget and plan for your move.

When moving door-to-door, a couple of factors can affect the cost beyond the volume of your move. You should always check your shipping options before making a decision.

To make it easy, the costs below for door-to-door international moving are for full service—packing, materials, customs, taxes, etc. We always recommend that you speak directly with an international relocation coordinator to get a more accurate quote for your move.

Container Shipping/Ocean Freight

20′ container 40′ Container 40′ HC Container
Live Load      $4500-$7000 $5700-$9000 $5700-$9000
Drop & Pick     $5000-$7000 $6000-$9000 $6000-$9000
Self Pack (we load)     $5200-$7500 $8000-$12,000 $8000-12,000
Full Pack + Load     $5500-$8000 $9500-$15,000 $9500-$15,000
Auto + HHG     $6000-$8500 $10,000-$16,000 $10,000-$16,000
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Container Dimensions

Container Type Interior Dimensions Cubic Capacity Max. PayLoad Images
20 Foot
(Dry Cargo)
L: 5.932m
W: 2.350m
H: 2.410m
33.6 CBM
1166 Cu Ft
18600Kg 20ft container
40 Foot
(Dry Cargo)
L: 12.043m
W: 2.336m
H: 2.379m
67 CBM
2366 Cu Ft
27340Kg 40ft container
The turnaround time for a moving quote can be instant or up to one hour, depending on how large your home is. All customers will have the option to self-pack request full packing and storage if needed. All furniture will be wrapped, padded, disassembled, and assembled at the destination. Feel free to request special services such as cleaning services if required.
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Transit Times (estimated)

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As you can imagine, transit times on door-to-door international moving can vary. There are several factors that will affect the time it takes for your stuff to arrive at your destination.
The first is your final destination. Moving from the United States to South America will be quicker than say, moving to Australia.
However, we will provide some estimates that you can use to give you a general idea. Also, you will want to keep in mind that there are unforeseen factors that can delay a move. Things like weather and port congestion are not uncommon on international moves.

Estimated time

Either way, we always recommend speaking with the company of your choice to gather more information.
Destination Ocean Transit Time
Europe, Asia 4-7 weeks
Australia, Africa 6-8 weeks
South America 3-5 weeks
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How to Choose an International Mover?

IVL is considered one of the International Moving companies in the nation.Due to the sheer volume of moves, we handle, we can offer very competitive pricing both nationally and internationally.

Shipping Options for

Door-to-Door Service

There are several options for services on a door-to-door move. You can go with a full service which includes everything, like packing, loading, port charges, etc.

The second option is a self-pack. You will have the option to pack all of your own boxes, which will help reduce expenses and affect your insurance options. There is also an option for curbside delivery, which is another great way to reduce costs, but some work will be involved. It’s always best to speak with the international mover you’re dealing with and request all options.

If you have any questions feel free to contact us at any time.

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About International Van Lines

International van Lines is a lisenced freight forwarder and one of the nation’s largest international moving companies. As a leader in the industry, IVL maintains an excellent reputation and offers door-to-door international moving to almost every destination worldwide. If you need packing, loading, or even custom crating for higher-end artwork, we can help. There is no move too big or too small.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, International Van Lines is a licensed carrier (USDOT: 2293832  MC: 796971)

Yes, we require a deposit to reserve a moving date.

All deposits are fully refundable up to 48 business hours before the scheduled pickup date.

Tipping is optional, but If you want to leave a tip for your movers, follow the guide below.

  • A half-day move (4 hours or less) – $20 per person
  • A full-day move (8-hour day) – $45 per person
  • 12 hours or more – $50 -$100 per person

We accept credit cards for the deposit. However, the balance is due as a cashier’s check, money order, cash, or business check. We will require 50% of the balance on the pickup date and the remaining balance on delivery.

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