Best international moving companies

To ensure your move abroad from the UK is as stress-free as possible, it's essential to choose an international moving company you can trust to securely transport your possessions to your new country of residence.

With so many international moving companies to choose from, we've created this list to highlight some of the best companies out there.

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Established in 1998, 1st Move International are a specialist international removals company offering fast, weekly services direct from the UK to a range of destinations worldwide. Their palletised shipping offers the best protection for your belongings during transit—ensuring a fast, safe and secure overseas removals service. 1st Move International are also trusted members of the British Association of Removers (BAR) and the British International Freight Association (BIFA).
Features
- Worldwide shipping
- Unique palletised removals
- Guaranteed weekly departures
- Comprehensive insurance cover
- Reduced handling of individual items
- Fewer insurance claims
Important facts
- Price
  Medium to high
- Countries covered
  USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Cyprus, Malta, Asia and Middle East
- Online quote
  Yes
- Moving insurance
  Yes
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Bournes provide door-to-door international moving services for people leaving the UK and seeking fully insured removal services. Bournes provide a fixed quote and every move is managed by a dedicated move manager.
Features
- Worldwide service
- Dedicated move manager
- Packing services
- Full insurance cover available
- All staff are fully vetted and professionally trained
- Pet moving services available
- Optional additional services including storage, tradesperson and destination assistance
Important facts
- Price
  Competitive
- Countries covered
  US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Asia, Europe and Middle East
- Online quote
  Yes
- Moving insurance
  Yes
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Britannia is a member of the FIDI, the largest global alliance of quality-certified international moving and relocation companies. With international partnerships across the world, Britannia offer a high quality and efficient global removal service.
Features
- Ship globally
- Air freight services available
- Comprehensive insurance cover
Important facts
- Price
  Medium
- Countries covered
  US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Asia, Middle East and ROW
- Online quote
  Yes
- Moving insurance
  Yes
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Clockwork Removals and Storage specialise in removals and storage services for individuals and families, offering tailored export packing, customs restrictions and orientation help at your final destination. Wherever life may take you, Clockwork moves you there with the same level of care, quality and customer service every step of the way. Clockwork is part of the FIDI Global Alliance and is a member of the BAR Overseas Group.
Features
- Free international move survey
- Full export packing services
- Full marine transit insurance
- Storage options available
- Full door to door service
- Dedicated international move managers
Additional information
- Price
  Medium
- Countries covered
  Worldwide
- Online quote
  No
- Moving insurance
  Yes
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Pickfords is an award-winning international removals company. Pickfords operates as part of the Allied International Moving Network, meaning they have access to the global resources of one of the world’s most trusted international removals networks. They have the expertise and resources to move you to any country worldwide.
Features
- Ship globally
- Comprehensive insurance cover available
- Award-winning service
- Pet moving services available
- Optional storage services
Additional information
- Price
  High
- Countries covered
  US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Asia, Europe and Middle East
- Online quote
  Yes
- Moving insurance
  Yes
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Seven Seas Worldwide offer a fast, flexible and affordable international shipping service, collecting and delivering all manner of items throughout the world—from extra luggage to sports equipment and furniture. If they can get it into a box or loaded into the back of a vehicle, they'll take it! Their global shipping service has depots throughout the world.
Features
- Ship globally to key expat destinations
- Free online quote
- Removal insurance included
- Student removal service available
- Optional storage services
Additional information
- Price
  Low to Medium
- Countries covered
  US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Asia and Middle East
- Online quote
  Yes
- Moving insurance
  Yes
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Founded in 1991, Sterling Lexicon have offices in EMEA, North America and Asia, combined with a network of high trusted partners. Most of the team at Sterling Lexicon have undertaken an international move at some stage and understand the stresses moving abroad can bring.
Features
- Ship globally to popular expat destinations
- Comprehensive insurance cover
- Pet moving services available
- Optional storage services
Additional information
- Price
  Low to Medium
- Countries covered
  US, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Europe, Asia and Middle East
- Online quote
  No
- Moving insurance
  Yes

Best international moving companies

1st Move International

Bournes International Removals

Britannia Movers

Clockwork Removals and Storage

Pickfords

Seven Seas Worldwide

Sterling Lexicon

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