International Movers to Europe

International Movers to Europe Since 1976

Europe is our most common international destination. UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Scandinavia. We've been moving families across the Atlantic since 1976, and the transatlantic route is one we know well. From your home in North Carolina to your new address in Europe, we handle packing, crating, customs documentation, ocean freight, and door-to-door delivery.

How an International Move to Europe Works

Every move starts with a survey. We'll walk through your home (in person or by video) and inventory what you're shipping. That survey drives your quote. Once you book, here's the process:

Packing and Crating: Our crew packs your household using international-grade materials. Fine furniture, artwork, and fragile items get custom crating. We've packed thousands of international shipments over 49 years, and we know what survives an ocean crossing and what doesn't.
Customs Documentation: We prepare your detailed inventory, bill of lading, and all U.S. export paperwork. EU and UK import rules differ, and they changed after Brexit. We stay current on the regulations so your shipment clears without delays.
Ocean Freight: Your container ships from a U.S. East Coast port to your European destination. Transit runs 2 to 4 weeks, making it one of the faster international routes. We offer both full containers and shared container options depending on your volume.
Destination Delivery: Our European partner agent handles customs clearance and delivers to your new home. They'll unpack on request and remove all packing materials. Door to door, start to finish.

What You Handle, What We Handle

You handle your visa, flights, and personal documents. We handle everything that goes in the container. Packing, loading, export paperwork, ocean shipping, customs clearance, and delivery. Need storage on either end? We've got climate-controlled options in Durham County and can coordinate storage in Europe through our partner network. We've been moving families to six continents for nearly 50 years.

Timelines and Planning

Plan for 6 to 8 weeks from booking to delivery. Europe is one of the faster international routes from the East Coast. Packing takes 1 to 3 days at your home. We recommend starting the process at least 4 to 6 weeks before your travel date. That keeps your shipment and your arrival on roughly the same schedule.

Get a Free International Moving Estimate

Call us at (919) 682-2300 or request a quote online. We'll schedule a survey, go over the details, and give you a firm number. Truckin' Movers has been handling international relocations since 1976. Let's plan your move to Europe.

Why Choose Truckin' Movers for Europe?

Anything, Anywhere

UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Scandinavia. We move households to Europe and back again. Packing, crating, customs documentation, ocean freight, and door-to-door delivery. One call covers the whole job.

Career Employees

Our average crew member has been with us over ten years. International packing takes real skill. Our people know how to wrap, crate, and inventory a household for a transatlantic voyage. That experience keeps damage claims near zero.

Exact Moving Dates

We give you a specific pickup date at your home. Ocean transit to Europe runs 2 to 4 weeks from the East Coast. That's one of the shorter international routes, and we track your container at every port along the way.

One Touch Handling

Your belongings go into a container at your home and stay in that container across the Atlantic. One load, one unload. No warehouse transfers, no repacking. Same container from North Carolina to your new address in Europe.

Europe Moving FAQ

A full household move to Europe typically runs $5,000 to $15,000 depending on volume and destination. We do an in-home or video survey, then give you a firm written quote. We've been pricing transatlantic moves since 1976. No hidden charges.

Ocean freight from the East Coast to major European ports takes 2 to 4 weeks. The UK and Northern Europe are on the faster end. Mediterranean destinations add a few days. It's one of the shorter international ocean routes we handle.

Restricted items vary by country. Most EU nations prohibit certain chemicals, weapons, and some food products. The UK has its own post-Brexit import rules. We'll walk you through your destination's specific restrictions during your survey so nothing gets held at customs.

Most European countries allow used household goods in duty-free if you're establishing residency and have owned the items for at least 6 to 12 months. You'll need your visa, passport, and detailed inventory. We prepare all the customs documentation.

A full container (20 or 40 foot) is yours alone. A shared container splits space and cost with other shipments heading to the same region. Shared containers cost less but take longer. We'll recommend the right option based on your volume and timeline.

We offer full-replacement-value transit insurance from packing through delivery. Basic carrier liability is included, but for a transatlantic move, full coverage is worth it. It protects against loss, damage, and delays. We've been advising customers on this for decades.

What Our Customers Say

4.9 out of 5

Based on 281+ Google Reviews

Tom Clapham2026-03

Since opening my window coverings business a few years ago, I’ve spent a lot of time getting to know other business owners in the NC Triangle. Between the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties, Wake Up Wednesdays in Pittsboro, and my weekly Bull City Business Leaders BNI mee

Dana Robinson2026-02

I worked with Truckin’ Movers for my local move from Durham to Raleigh and cannot recommend them enough! Jeff made everything easy to understand and was quick with the communication. Chris L, Alfonso, and Johntez arrived on time, handled everything with care, and were incredibly kind, professional,

Kim2025-10

Truckin Movers did a wonderful job moving my Aunt from North Carolina to Chicago. They were so easy to work with. Chris and John were so professional and friendly. They worked quickly but also were very sure to handle everything with care. Thank you for taking the stress out of the moving proces

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