Shipping & Logistics of an International Move

by bam

The practical logistics of physically moving abroad, once you've already decided where and how (this course's sibling, Moving Abroad 101, covers that decision): movers vs. shipping it yourself vs. selling and rebuying, air vs. sea freight and how to vet a licensed international mover, customs on your household goods at the destination, moving pets internationally, which documents to hand-carry instead of pack, closing out U.S. mail, and staying registered to vote from abroad. Cited throughout to travel.state.gov, CBP, USDA APHIS, the UK government, the Federal Maritime Commission, USPS, and FVAP.gov, teaches the framework, since destination rules vary by country and change.