Liffey Full Service Moving & Storage

International Moving

International moving services from New York City.

Liffey Van Lines manages international moves to destinations including Ireland, England, Italy, Japan, and beyond with planning support from start to finish.

International moving services from New York City.

International moving details coordinated from the start.

Door-to-door international coordination
Packing and protection options
Overseas relocation planning
Allied-backed moving resources

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Since 1975

International moving planned from door to destination.

An overseas move links several stages: packing at origin, road transportation, port handling, customs clearance, international transit, and delivery coordination at the destination. Liffey brings those steps into one move plan from New York City.

The old Liffey service supported moves to destinations including Ireland, England, Italy, Japan, and other countries. Every destination has different documentation and access requirements, so the plan begins with the shipment, destination, and timing.

Packing, crating, and container options.

International shipments may require packing materials and protection suited to a longer journey and multiple handling points. Liffey can discuss packing, individual crating for appropriate items, and inventory labeling during the survey.

Depending on shipment size and route, planning may involve a full container or space in a shared container. The choice should account for the amount being moved, destination, schedule, and available shipping arrangements.

  • Shipment inventory and survey
  • Packing and protective materials
  • Crating for suitable fragile or unusual items
  • Full-container or shared-container planning

Customs, ports, and destination coordination.

International moving requires accurate documents and coordination through port and customs controls. Liffey’s role is to help organize the moving logistics, explain the information needed, and coordinate the handoff toward final delivery.

If the destination or residence is not ready, storage requirements can also be raised during planning so the shipment’s next step is understood before it leaves New York.

How it works

From New York survey to overseas delivery planning.

  1. 1

    Define the shipment

    Confirm the destination, timing, inventory, access, packing needs, and items that may require crating or special preparation.

  2. 2

    Plan transport and documents

    Coordinate container options, origin transport, port steps, customs information, and destination arrangements.

  3. 3

    Prepare and coordinate

    Pack and inventory the shipment as agreed, then manage the planned handoffs toward customs clearance and delivery.

Frequently asked questions

Useful details before you move.

What is the difference between a full container and a shared container?

A full container is dedicated to one shipment, while a shared container combines compatible shipments. The appropriate option depends on shipment size, destination, timing, and the plan developed for the move.

Who handles customs documents for an international move?

Liffey’s international team helps coordinate the moving documentation and customs-clearance process. Customers still need to provide accurate personal, destination, and shipment information and complete any documents required for their destination.

Can international packing and crating be included?

Yes. Packing, protective materials, and crating can be discussed during the survey. International transit can involve multiple handling stages, so fragile and unusual items should be identified early.

When should I begin planning an overseas move?

Begin as early as practical. Destination rules, inventory, packing, container planning, ports, customs documents, and delivery arrangements all require more coordination than a local move.