When you are moving abroad, deciding how to get your household goods there is one of the most important decisions you will make. BLUEmove International Relocation provides comprehensive overseas household goods shipping and international freight services — fully managed, door-to-door, from your US home to your new address anywhere in the world. As an FMC-registered (Federal Maritime Commission) ocean freight forwarder and IAM-certified (International Association of Movers) international mover with 21+ years of experience, BLUEmove has the credentials, the partner network, and the expertise to move your belongings safely and cost-effectively.
Sea Freight — Full Container and Shared Container Shipments
Sea freight is the most cost-effective method for shipping large volumes of household goods internationally. BLUEmove offers two options: FCL (Full Container Load) — you occupy the entire container, ideal for larger households — and LCL (Less than Container Load) — your goods share a container with other shipments, more affordable for smaller volumes. Typical sea freight transit times are 4–6 weeks to Western Europe and 2–4 weeks to Latin America. BLUEmove manages the entire process from packing and container loading through customs clearance and final delivery to your new home.
Air Freight for Urgent or High-Value International Shipments
When speed matters, air freight is the right choice. BLUEmove arranges both air express (1–3 days) and standard air freight (7–14 days) to international destinations. Many clients send an air freight consignment of immediate essentials ahead, then follow with a full sea freight container. We advise on the most cost-effective combination for your specific circumstances.
Vehicle & Motorcycle Shipping Overseas
BLUEmove handles vehicle and motorcycle shipping as part of your household goods move. Your car or motorcycle travels by container — either in the same container as your household goods if space allows, or in a dedicated container where your vehicle is the sole cargo. This keeps your vehicle with your belongings under a single managed shipment, simplifying customs clearance at destination. BLUEmove advises on import regulations, duty rates, and title documentation for your specific destination country. For a full guide, read our complete guide to shipping cars and motorcycles overseas.
What Is Worth Shipping vs Selling When Moving Abroad?
This is one of the most valuable planning conversations we have with clients. Items worth shipping include quality furniture, family heirlooms, clothing, kitchen equipment, children’s belongings, and electronics. Items often better sold include large white goods and appliances (voltage differences make US appliances unusable in most countries), older furniture cheaper to replace than ship, and bulk consumables. Read our full guide: moving abroad checklist — what to ship, sell or store.
Customs Clearance & Transit Insurance
BLUEmove prepares all customs documentation as standard — export declarations, destination country entry forms, and duty exemption claims. Most countries allow duty-free import of used household goods for persons establishing permanent residency. Our FMC registration means we are legally authorised to act as your official ocean freight forwarder with full customs authority. We also strongly recommend comprehensive transit insurance for all international shipments — full repair/replacement and total loss options are available.
Request Your Free International Freight Estimate
Every shipment is different. The most accurate way to price your overseas household goods shipping is a free survey with a BLUEmove coordinator — by video or in-home. We will assess your volume, advise on sea vs air, explain container options, and provide a detailed all-inclusive quote. Call us on 855.808.4900 or request your free estimate online. We don’t just move boxes. We bring families home.
Secret to success…
Logistics Counseling and Management –
Our success has been through our personalize counseling and logistics management. Moving shipments to and from the US, or between countries, requires a commitment to the customer. Understanding the freight and customs requirements from and to any country around the world is a specialized services that can only be successfully achieved through proper counseling.
When shipping these goods and freight, it is rare that any two shipments are alike. BLUEmove Cargo provides consulting and counseling on every shipment. We will work through the entire shipping process, and as a means to limit the cost, will consider all the options and best means available. Shipping to developing nations in Africa, the Far East, and Central and South America requires expertise in international freight, routing, customs, and a strong network of agents WORLDWIDE.
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For more information about our cargo experiences, please see the attached brochure:
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