How Our International Removals Work
Your move begins with a free survey either in person or via video. We listen to your plans and build a move schedule that fits your timeline. Once confirmed, you are assigned a dedicated Move Manager who oversees your international moving process and stays with you throughout.
Our trained team will pack your belongings using specialist materials and secure crates. Once ready, we arrange sea freight or air freight depending on your timeline and destination.
Sea Freight
Full Container Loads
We professionally pack and seal your full container at your home then transport it directly to port for departure.
Less than Container Loads
For smaller loads, we collect your items, return them to our depot, consolidate them with other consignments and ship them on the next scheduled container. Weekly departures create flexibility and reliable timings.
Transit & Customs
Transit times vary by destination and customs rules. With OMNI and FIDI accredited partners worldwide, you receive consistent standards and coordinated support at each stage. We help guide customs paperwork and documentation to keep your move on track and avoid unnecessary delays.
Destination Services
Once your shipment arrives, our global partners unpack your belongings, place furniture where you want it and dispose of packing materials responsibly. We aim to help you settle quickly and feel at home from the first day.
Air Freight
Air freight offers a faster solution for urgent or smaller consignments. We collect, secure and prepare your goods at our depot then coordinate the full journey through our trusted network. Your items are delivered with care and handled to the same high standard as our sea freight service.
Additional International Moving Support
Support for Moves From London and Across the UK
When comparing international moving companies in London, experience and care are essential. Many of our moves begin in London where access, parking rules and busy streets require detailed planning.
Our removals team manages permissions, building access and city logistics so your experience stays smooth from beginning to end. Whether you are leaving a central London apartment or a family home in the surrounding counties, our moving services are tailored to your situation and schedule.
Guidance at Every Stage
Moving overseas involves logistics and also paperwork. As a long established international removals company, we support you with customs forms, international inventory lists and destination requirements. Clear communication and personal support keep your removals service on schedule and help you feel informed at every stage of your journey.
We keep in contact as your shipment progresses and provide updates so you always know where your belongings are and when they will arrive.
Storage Services
If you need temporary storage before departure or while organising your new home overseas, we provide secure facilities with full inventory management. Your items remain professionally packed, labelled and protected until you are ready for delivery.
Specialist Packing and Handling
Our packing experts use custom crates and protective materials. They secure everything from fine art and antiques to instruments and sensitive equipment. As a trusted international moving company, we prepare your items for long distance travel with precision and care.
A Reliable Partner for Your International Relocation
J.A. Steel & Son is more than a transport provider. You receive personal support from a removals team that values reliability, clarity and exceptional customer service. If plans change, we adapt quickly and keep your move running smoothly. Our aim is to provide a stress free, well organised relocation from beginning to end.
Dedicated Planning and Personal Support
Every international move is unique, and we take the time to understand your priorities. Some clients are relocating for work, others are joining family overseas, and many are starting a new chapter in a different part of the world. Whatever your situation, our removals team provides calm, clear guidance so your plans stay organised and on schedule.
We discuss timings, access, packing needs, and destination details from the start to avoid last-minute pressure. With a single point of contact overseeing every stage, you always know who to speak to and what to expect as your move progresses.
Why Choose J.A. Steel & Son for Overseas Moves?
- Over 120 years of expertise in international moving
- Dedicated Move Manager for personal support throughout
- Professional packing using specialist materials and crates
- Flexible sea freight and air freight options
- OMNI and FIDI accredited partners worldwide
- Eco conscious packing and responsible recycling
- A seamless door to door removals service
With J.A. Steel & Son, your international relocation is guided by experienced professionals committed to detail, care and calm coordination. We make moving overseas feel organised and secure. So whether you're moving to Europe, South Africa, or as far afield as New Zealand, you can begin your new chapter with confidence. Get in touch with us today for further information.