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International and Overseas Moves

An overseas move has more steps: customs paperwork, crates, container loading and sailing dates. We handle the part we do best, the packing, crating and loading, and we coordinate with your freight forwarder or shipping company on the schedule.

International and Overseas Moves by Music City Mover
  • Best forMoves abroad, overseas assignments and shipments to a port
  • Typical planInventory, pack, crate, load and hand off
  • CrewPackers and loaders sized to the shipment
  • EquipmentExport boxes, crates, pallets, pads and straps
What you get

What international and overseas moves includes

  1. 1Packed for the seaExport-grade boxes, padding and crates are built for long, rough journeys.
  2. 2An inventory listA detailed list supports paperwork and checks at the other end.
  3. 3Loaded for the containerItems are palletized and loaded in the order a container needs.
  4. 4Coordinated hand-offWe work with your shipper or forwarder on dates and pickup.
How it goes

From the first call to the last box

  1. 1Share the shipmentWhere it is going, the date and the shipper you use.
  2. 2Inventory and packWe list, photograph and pack the items.
  3. 3Crate and loadValuable and delicate pieces are crated and loaded.
  4. 4Hand offThe shipment goes to your forwarder or the port.
Good fit when

Is international and overseas moves right for you?

  • You are moving abroad or to an overseas assignment
  • You have a shipping company or forwarder
  • You want export-grade packing and crating
  • You want a detailed inventory
Questions

About international and overseas moves

Do you handle customs paperwork?

No. Customs and shipping paperwork is handled by your freight forwarder or shipping company. We coordinate with them and provide the inventory.

Can you pack for a container?

Yes. We pack, crate and load shipments for containers and for air freight.

Do you provide storage before the shipment?

Yes, ask about short-term and long-term storage.

Where we work

Find international and overseas moves near you

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Thinking about international and overseas moves?

Call or text, or send the form. Tell us about your move and we will tell you how we would handle it.

Request a quote

Tell us about your move.

Tell us where you are moving from and to, when, and what is heavy or fragile. We read every message and reply with clear next steps and a plain-English plan.

  • The two addresses or cities, your date and the size of the home, so we can plan the truck and the crew
  • A clear plan: who is coming, what is included and how the day will go, before moving day
  • A plain-English walk through packing, stairs, storage and anything special, so you can choose with confidence
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