Your shipment, tracked from packing day to handover
International moves fail on paperwork and packing, not on shipping. We handle both: export-grade crating for anything fragile, and documentation prepared before your container is sealed.
- Pre-move survey and a fixed, itemised quote.
- Export packing: custom crates for art, pianos and glass.
- Sea freight (FCL or LCL) or air freight, whichever suits your timeline.
- Export and import customs clearance handled by our team.
- Marine insurance available at declared value.
- Delivery, unpacking and debris removal at destination.
Choosing the right mode
There is no single best option — it depends on volume, timing and what's inside.
Sea freight
FCL — a full container for yourself. Best when you're moving an entire home, and usually the lowest cost per cubic metre.
LCL — you share a container. Best for a partial household or a few pallets.
Slower, but gentler on cost. Sailing schedules vary by destination.
Air freight
Best when you need essentials quickly — clothing, work equipment, documents, or a small number of high-value items.
Faster and more expensive. Customs still applies.
Left: timber crates built for a sea container. Right: cartons sealed and labelled for air freight.
Six steps from your door to theirs
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1
Survey and quote
Volume, destination, access and timing — priced in one document.
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Packing
Export-grade materials. Fragile and high-value items crated individually.
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Documentation
Packing list, invoice, permits and customs paperwork prepared before departure.
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Freight
Container sealed and shipped, or cargo booked by air. Tracking reference provided.
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Customs clearance
Handled at destination so your goods aren't stuck in a bonded warehouse.
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Delivery
Unloaded, placed, unpacked, and packaging taken away.
Things worth sorting out early
Visa and residency status
Some destinations grant duty-free entry for household goods only with the right visa and a deadline. Send us the details early.
What can't travel
Food, plants, liquids, batteries and anything restricted by the destination country. We'll give you a list before packing day.
Delivery access abroad
Stairs, lift size, parking permits and narrow streets matter as much overseas as they do here.
How goods leave Shanghai
Export-grade crating, cartons and wrapping — the same standard whether you ship one cubic metre or a whole house.
Planning a move in or out of Shanghai?
Tell us the destination and roughly what you're shipping. We'll come back with options for sea and air, and an honest timeline.