Guides & Resources
Country-specific guides, cost breakdowns, and practical moving advice from 20+ years on these routes.
Shipping Household Goods from the US to Ireland, the UK & Europe
Country-by-country playbooks on customs clearance, Transfer of Residence duty relief, realistic costs, and transit times — written by our team from 20+ years on these routes.
Moving to Ireland from the US — Shipping Guide
Everything you need to know about moving to Ireland from the US — shipping costs, transit times, Transfer of Residence duty relief, customs clearance, and practical tips from a company that has been shipping personal belongings to Ireland for over 25 years.
Read the guideCheapest Way to Ship Overseas from the US
Compare the cheapest ways to ship overseas from the US — USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, and ocean freight — with real pricing for 2025–2026. Includes cost comparison tables, tips to reduce international shipping costs, and a decision framework for choosing the right method based on your shipment size.
Read the guideMoving to the UK from the US — Complete Shipping Guide
Complete guide to moving to the UK from the US — shipping methods, costs, transit times, UK customs Transfer of Residence (ToR) relief, visa routes, and practical tips from 25+ years of handling this route.
Read the guideMoving to Germany from the US — Complete Shipping Guide
Complete guide to moving to Germany from the US. Covers shipping household goods by ocean and air freight, German customs Umzugsgut rules for duty-free import, visa options, cost of living, healthcare, and step-by-step settling-in advice from an FMC-licensed international mover with 25+ years of experience.
Read the guideMoving to France from the US — Complete Shipping Guide
Complete guide to moving to France from the US. Covers shipping options (ocean freight, air freight, mini moves), costs, French customs regulations including the franchise douaniere transfer of residence exemption, visa types, cost of living, healthcare, and step-by-step settling-in advice from a freight forwarder with 25+ years of experience.
Read the guideMoving to Europe from the US — Complete Shipping Guide
Complete guide to moving to Europe from the US. Covers visa pathways, shipping options (ocean freight vs. air freight), customs clearance, costs, healthcare, tax obligations, and a practical timeline. Includes links to country-specific guides for Ireland, UK, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France.
Read the guideHow Much Does It Cost to Move Overseas? Complete Price Guide
How much does it cost to move overseas from the US? Complete 2026 price guide with cost comparison tables for ocean freight, air freight, and full container shipping to Ireland, UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy. Real pricing data and money-saving tips.
Read the guideCustoms Clearance for International Shipping: Complete Guide
Complete guide to customs clearance for international shipping from the US to Europe. Covers the customs clearance process step by step, Transfer of Residence duty-free rules, country-by-country requirements for Ireland, UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy, required documents, timelines, duties and taxes, and prohibited items.
Read the guideTransfer of Residence Relief: The Complete Guide
How to bring your household goods into Ireland, the UK or the EU duty-free under Transfer of Residence Relief. Rules, forms, timing, by destination.
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Moving to Spain from the US — Complete Shipping Guide
Everything you need to know about moving to Spain from the US — shipping options, costs, customs regulations, visa requirements, and a step-by-step timeline. From City Post Express, your FMC-licensed international shipping partner.
Moving to Italy from the US — Complete Shipping Guide
Complete guide to moving to Italy from the US — covering Italian visa types, shipping options and costs, duty-free customs rules under the Trasferimento di Residenza exemption, cost of living, SSN healthcare enrollment, taxes for American expats, and a step-by-step relocation timeline.
Retiring to Ireland from the US — Complete Guide
A complete guide to retiring to Ireland from the US — covering Ireland retirement visa options, Stamp 0 requirements, healthcare, cost of living, shipping your belongings, and the best places to retire in Ireland for Americans.
Air Freight for Personal Effects: The Complete Guide
When air freight earns its price: shipping personal effects US to Europe, transit times by destination, customs, split-shipment strategy with LCL ocean freight.
LCL Shipping USA to Europe: The Complete Guide
The full guide to LCL ocean freight from the US to Europe: how shared-container shipping works, costs, transit by destination, customs, and when not to use it.
Cross-Border Ecommerce Shipping: The Complete Guide
How US sellers ship to Ireland, the UK, Europe, Canada and Australia without losing customers to surprise duty bills. Customs, DDP, carriers, costs.
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