International moving
Move across borders. Move around the world. Move with confidence.
Professional international household moving from Canada and the USA to destinations worldwide. From packing and pickup to customs coordination, transportation and final delivery, Transcontinental manages your move from beginning to end.
- Since 2012
- Moving households across borders
- 15,000+
- Moves completed
- Canada • USA • Worldwide
- Origins and destinations
- Licensed & insured
- Member of IAM (International Association of Movers)
One quick form · Takes about a minute · No obligation
Trusted to move families across borders
One move. One team. From your door to your new home.
An international move can involve packing crews, trucks, warehouses, ocean carriers, customs documentation and destination services. Our job is to coordinate all of it so you deal with one company and one specialist.
In Canada
- Professional pickup
- Packing and materials
- Furniture protection
- Written inventory
- Loading
In transit
- Transportation to port
- Ocean shipping
- Shipment coordination
- Export documentation
At destination
- Destination coordination
- Customs documentation
- Delivery
- Room placement and reassembly
How your move works
From first call to final delivery
- 01
Get your quote
Tell us your origin, your destination, roughly how big your household is and when you'd like to move.
- 02
Plan your shipment
We review your household goods and determine the transportation and shipping solution that suits them.
- 03
Pack and prepare
Our crews can professionally pack your belongings and prepare furniture for international transportation.
- 04
Pickup day
We protect your home, prepare the furniture, complete your inventory and load your shipment.
- 05
Transportation
Your household goods travel by the shipping method appropriate for the volume and the route.
- 06
Customs and destination
We coordinate the information and documentation required for the shipment and the destination delivery process.
- 07
Delivery
Your shipment is delivered to your new address, with the additional services you selected arranged on arrival.
Services
Complete international moving services
Professional packing
Experienced movers pack your household goods using materials suited to international transportation.
Household moving
Move an entire home, or only the belongings you actually want with you at the other end.
Ocean shipping
Transportation solutions for household shipments travelling overseas from Canada and the USA.
Customs coordination
International shipments need documentation and customs procedures. Our team coordinates the information required for yours.
Storage
Selling your home first, or arriving later than your furniture? Storage at our Canadian facilities between homes can be arranged.
Destination delivery
We coordinate delivery to your new residence and the applicable destination services.
Destinations
Where we move households overseas
Popular destinations for customers moving out of Canada and the USA. Don't see yours? Ask — the quote form is the fastest way to confirm your route.
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Portugal
- Germany
- Switzerland
- Netherlands
Middle East
- United Arab Emirates
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
Asia-Pacific
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Japan
- Singapore
Shipping options
The right shipping solution for your household
Consolidated shipping
For smaller household shipments, your belongings may travel consolidated with other international shipments.
- Smaller households
- Partial moves
- Flexible schedules
- A more economical solution
Dedicated shipping
For larger shipments, dedicated transportation or a container solution may be the better fit.
- Larger households
- Full household moves
- More control over the shipment
- Tighter schedules
Pickup across Canada
Moving overseas from anywhere in Canada
We coordinate household pickups from major Canadian cities and their surrounding areas. Moving from another Canadian city? Contact our team to discuss your pickup options.
Quebec
Montreal · Quebec City · Gatineau · Laval · Sherbrooke · Trois-Rivières and surrounding areas
Ontario
Toronto · Ottawa · Mississauga · Brampton · Hamilton · London and surrounding areas
British Columbia
Vancouver · Victoria · Surrey and surrounding areas
Alberta
Calgary · Edmonton and surrounding areas
Prairies
Winnipeg · Saskatoon · Regina and surrounding areas
Maritimes
Halifax · Moncton · Saint John and surrounding areas
Why us
Why choose Transcontinental for an overseas move
- Moving households since 2012
- More than a decade of relocating families and businesses across borders.
- One moving team
- We coordinate the stages of your move instead of leaving you to piece them together.
- Professional handling
- Your furniture and belongings are prepared, protected and handled throughout the process.
- Personalized planning
- Every international shipment is different. Yours is planned around your household and destination.
- Clear communication
- You're told where your shipment is and what the next step is.
- Cross-border and overseas experience
- We understand the extra planning a move across an ocean or a border requires.
Customer experiences
Families who moved with us
“We moved from Los Angeles to Toronto, and Transcontinental made it a dream.”
“Everything arrived early and in perfect shape. Can't recommend them enough!”
“Super friendly crew, very knowledgeable about moving regulations in both countries.”
Common questions
International moving questions
The cost depends on shipment volume, your Canadian origin, your European destination, packing requirements, the transportation method and the destination services you need. We don't publish a per-cubic-foot rate because the same household costs different amounts on different routes — contact us for a personalized estimate.
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Explore your route
Ready to move your household overseas?
Tell us where you're moving from, where you're going and roughly how much is coming with you. A specialist reviews it and follows up — no obligation.