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Moving overseas means trusting someone else with everything you own. Our professional packing services and trained international relocation team prepare your household goods and personal belongings using expert packing materials and techniques, so you can ship furniture overseas with confidence. As an international removals company, we look after the entire process, from the first survey to final delivery in your new country.
Abels is a long-standing BAR member, abiding by BAR’s strict Code of Practice and covered by the BAR Advance Payment Guarantee so your deposit is protected. We hold BAR’s “Overseas Remover” accreditation, alongside FIDI/FAIM membership, ISO 9001, 14001, 27001 and 45001 certification, and IAM membership.
When you choose Abels, your international moving service includes:
We’re with you at every stage of your move, wherever in the world it’s headed, working with trusted customs brokers at your destination who handle the paperwork and any inspection on arrival, so you can make an informed decision at every step.
From packing and shipping to storage and currency, Abels manages every part of your international move from a single point of contact, for a seamless transition to your new country.
Trained in-house, our packers export-wrap and protect your furniture and fragile items for international transport. Our packing services use the same professional standards for every move.
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We ship by road, sea freight in secure containers, or air freight when speed matters more than cost, and advise on the best route and shipping options for your move, including inland haulage to the departure port or airport.
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Secure storage in the UK and abroad bridges any gap between moving dates, so your move doesn’t have to wait on everything lining up perfectly.
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If a car or motorbike is part of your move, we transport vintage, classic, high-performance or simply much-loved vehicles worldwide with the same care as everything else we move, and can store them securely in the UK or abroad if your dates don’t line up.
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We work with preferred partners to offer safe, cost-efficient currency exchange.
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We look after fine art, antiques, wine and paintings, in the UK and abroad, working with trusted partners across Europe.
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Smaller shipments can travel by groupage, a shared container that keeps costs down without needing a dedicated container. Full container options come in 20ft or 40ft sizes for larger moves. We run regular routes across Europe and a wider network reaching Australia, Canada, South Africa, the UAE and the USA. Ask about a priority option if your move is time-critical.
Whether you need overseas shipping for a smaller load or a full home, your Move Manager will talk through the shipping containers and routes that suit your volume, then coordinate final delivery to your home overseas.
For smaller international shipments, our dedicated luggage service offers a quick, convenient solution, perfect for students, frequent flyers, and light movers.
Every move follows the same clear path, with a dedicated Move Manager as your single point of contact throughout, so your international relocation stays stress free:
Timings depend on your circumstances, but your Move Manager will map out your specific schedule at quotation stage. Request your free quote to get started.
Every move is priced individually after a survey, and costs vary depending on the same factors on every route:
Your survey gives you a clear, itemised quote based on your actual volume, destination and requirements, with nothing hidden and nothing added later.
Abels has been moving families and businesses since 1958. As a Royal Warrant holder, a BAR member and a FIDI/FAIM accredited international moving company, we’re a reliable international removal company with a proven track record, and customers trust us to handle each move with care. You can read verified customer reviews before you decide.
That’s the standard we hold on every job: BAR membership, MoveProtect cover, and crews who treat your belongings like their own.
You’ll have a single point of contact overseeing logistics, customs and support, starting with a free pre-move survey so your quote reflects exactly what you’re moving, right through to safe delivery abroad. Our global network of trusted partners supports your move at the destination, while our own teams look after everything before it leaves the UK as a moving company you can rely on.
From Portugal to Pakistan, Oman to Mexico, Abels has helped families relocate across the globe.
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Get in touch with our removal experts today for a free estimate and see how simple your move abroad can be. Tell us whether you need removals, removals and storage, or storage only, where you are moving from and to, and a few details about your move. Your Relocation Consultant will take it from there.
