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An international relocation is the start of a brand-new adventure for you, your family or your company. And it’s also an adventure that’s full of paperwork, logistics, legal nuances and easily overlooked details. We want our clients and transferees to focus on the exciting aspects of their global relocation, the interesting and important parts of it, while we oversee the logistics.
Interstate is a member of the FIDI Global Alliance, an affiliation of professional international moving, international move management and international relocation companies specializing in the relocation of household goods and personal effects from one country to another, from one continent to another, using the highest quality standards.
As a FIDI Affiliate, we maintain a FIDI Accredited International Mover (FAIM) certification – a certification that is widely recognized as one of the highest industry standards worldwide and is your assurance of our commitment to making your global relocation a smooth and seamless experience. We’re also a member of the International Association of Movers (IAM), an industry affiliation that signifies strength, trust, diversity, ethics, reliability and accountability. And, we maintain ISO 9001:2015 designation, another rigorous international standard of quality management, so you can look forward to your next adventure without having to worry about your move. You can depend on us to deliver quality you can trust.
A solid start to your next step
Each year, Interstate’s International team moves more than 10 million pounds of household goods for families, using a network of 600+ affiliates in more than 100 countries. Whether your relocation is for government, corporate, family or humanitarian reasons, we’ll work with you one-on-one to create the best plan based on your needs and budget. And, we’ll make sure your valuables are packed and shipped with the highest level of care.
After decades in the international relocation industry, Interstate’s International team is comprised of experts in managing multiple international ports, customs, tariffs and other logistics involved in overseas moves. Our relocation move managers work closely with employers and transferees in helping them to manage their household goods moves, and will connect them to a network of reputable and quality movers.
With any kind of global relocation, Interstate offers the transportation services and logistics management necessary to relocate:
- Global Assignment Management
- Destination Services
- Household Goods and Vehicle Move Management
- Visa & Immigration
- Cultural Orientation
- Language Training
- Property Management
Having trouble with packing?
Let Interstate lend a hand. We’ll get you all set for when it’s time to take the next step.
Not taking it all with you?
No worries! Interstate offers short-term and long-term storage options while you’re off on your international adventure.
What is an international relocation?
Whether it’s a personal move, the relocation of an art exhibit or transporting goods and merchandise, international relocation is when cargo or your belongings are packed up, shipped across great distances and resettled in a new country.
These types of relocations typically require an in-depth knowledge of shipping costs, transportation best practices, customs processes and more, meaning it can be quite a complex endeavor. Interstate has been in the international relocation business for decades and can anticipate anything that may come up with a move overseas.
How should I pack for an international move?
Before you even start packing, it’s important to know what you can and cannot bring when relocating overseas, so checking customs information should be everyone’s step one.
From there, we recommend identifying five categories for items: keeping, storing, donating, recycling and discarding. As you think about what you are planning to take overseas, think about what is a necessity, what has sentimental value, what could be obtained for a reasonable price in your new country and how much it would cost to ship everything.
Once you know what you want to take, speak to the experts at Interstate for help in finding the best way to pack each individual item or to plan a time for our professional packers to pack everything for you.