Ship your household goods
from the USA to Europe

Full-container (FCL) shipping, door-to-port or door-to-door. We deliver an empty 20ft or 40ft ocean container to your address — you load it on your schedule, we handle the rest.

For immigrant families returning home · expats relocating abroad · Americans moving overseas · anyone shipping a full household.

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FCL 20ft & 40ft
24-hour quote
Door-to-door option
All 50 US states
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Where we ship

Community pages by destination

We serve families across Europe. Tap your country for a page in your language.

Balkans
Serbia · Srbija Montenegro · Crna Gora Bosnia · Bosna Croatia · Hrvatska
Eastern Europe
Bulgaria · България Romania · România Moldova
Central Europe & Baltics
Poland · Polska Lithuania · Lietuva Latvia · Latvija Estonia · Eesti Czech Republic Slovakia
UK, Ireland & Northern Europe
United Kingdom Ireland Norway Sweden

Simple process

How container shipping works

We handle everything on the US side — you just pack your boxes.

1

Request a quote

Tell us what you're shipping, from where, and your timeline. We'll respond within 24 hours with a custom quote.

2

We deliver the container

An empty 20ft or 40ft container arrives at your address. Load it at your own pace — no rush, no pressure.

3

We ship & deliver

We handle all US export paperwork and ship to your destination port. Optional door-to-door inland delivery available across Europe.

What you can ship

Your whole life fits in one container

A 20ft or 40ft container holds a full household. You load it — no restrictions on mixing item types.

Household furniture & appliances

Sofas, beds, wardrobes, kitchen appliances, washing machines — the full contents of your home.

Vehicles — cars, motorcycles, ATVs

Drive or roll your vehicle into the container alongside your household goods. Import rules vary by destination — we'll advise.

Electronics & appliances

TVs, computers, home theater systems, refrigerators. Pack with care; we recommend original boxes where possible.

Antiques, art & instruments

Pianos, paintings, sculptures, family heirlooms. Declare high-value items for full insurance coverage.

Tools, sports gear & personal effects

Workshop tools, bicycles, gym equipment, clothing, books — anything non-hazardous is welcome.

Packaged food & dry goods

Canned goods, dry food, toiletries, personal care items. Fresh produce and live plants are not permitted.

Ports & transit

Main European ports we serve

Gdynia / Gdańsk, Poland

  • Transit time28–36 days
  • ServesPoland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Czech Rep.

Koper / Rijeka / Bar

  • Transit time26–36 days
  • ServesSerbia, Montenegro, Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bulgaria

Constanța, Romania

  • Transit time30–42 days
  • ServesRomania, Moldova, Bulgaria

Felixstowe / Southampton, UK

  • Transit time14–22 days
  • ServesUnited Kingdom, Ireland

Why MoovMe

A shipping company that speaks your language

FCL containers only

Your container, your goods. No sharing with other shipments, no risk of damage from other cargo.

Delivered to your door

Load the container at your own pace at home — no warehouse, no time pressure, no storage fees.

Port or door — you choose

Collect your container at a nearby European port, or opt for door-to-door delivery via our trucking partners.

We handle US paperwork

Export declarations, ISF, AES — all on us. Import clearance is arranged locally at the destination.

Quote in 24 hours

Send us two fields — name, destination. We email you back within one business day with a custom quote.

Multilingual team

We speak Serbian, Bulgarian, Romanian, Polish, Lithuanian, and more — helping families feel at home.

Trusted by families

What our customers say

"The container arrived at our driveway in Chicago and we took a full week to load it — no rush, no pressure. Everything made it to Belgrade in perfect shape."

MJ
Milan J.
Chicago → Belgrade · 40ft

"They spoke Bulgarian on the phone, which made everything easier for my parents. The quote was honest and the final price matched — container reached Varna on schedule."

ED
Elena D.
Milwaukee → Varna · 20ft

"After 18 years in the US we moved back. Shipping our whole house felt impossible until MoovMe. They walked us through every document, step by step."

AV
Ana & Viktor M.
Indianapolis → Zagreb · 40ft
240+ Containers shipped
4.9 ★ Average rating
24h Quote turnaround

Common questions

What families ask us most

How long does shipping take?
Transit times vary by route. The UK and Ireland are the fastest at 14–22 days. Baltic ports like Gdynia take 28–35 days, Adriatic ports 26–36 days, and Black Sea ports 30–42 days. See our ports section for estimates by destination.
How much does it cost to ship a full container?
Most 20ft containers from the US East Coast to European ports range from $3,500 to $5,500. A 40ft container typically runs $5,000 to $7,500. The exact cost depends on your origin city, destination port, season, and whether you want door-to-door inland delivery. We send a custom quote within 24 hours.
How long can I keep the container to load it?
Standard free loading time is 3–5 days. If you need longer, let us know ahead of time and we can arrange extended loading (small daily fee may apply). We want you to load carefully — rushing leads to damage.
Do you offer door-to-door delivery in Europe?
Yes. We work with trusted inland trucking partners across Europe. A container landing at Gdynia can continue to Warsaw, Kraków, Prague, Bratislava, or Vilnius. A container landing at Felixstowe can deliver anywhere in the UK. Ask for a door-to-door quote and we'll include the inland leg in your pricing.
Who handles customs clearance at the destination?
The receiver (you, or someone you designate) handles import clearance locally at the destination. We handle all US-side customs and export paperwork — ISF, AES, bill of lading. We can recommend trusted customs brokers at each destination port if needed.
What can I ship in the container?
You can ship household furniture and appliances, vehicles (cars, motorcycles, ATVs), electronics, antiques and instruments, tools, sports gear, clothing, books, and packaged food. Anything non-hazardous is welcome — there are no restrictions on mixing item types in a private FCL container. Not permitted: firearms, explosives, hazardous materials, fresh food, and live plants. Vehicles may be subject to import duties at the destination — we'll advise based on your country.
What can't I ship?
No firearms, ammunition, explosives, or hazardous materials. No live plants or fresh food (canned/packaged food is okay). No illegal substances. No cash, jewelry above a reasonable amount, or critical documents — keep those with you. Every destination country has its own import restrictions on items like alcohol, tobacco, and vehicles — we'll advise based on your destination.
Is cargo insurance included?
Standard cargo liability is included per international shipping convention. For full-value coverage (recommended for household moves), we offer all-risk cargo insurance as an add-on at approximately 1.5–2.5% of declared value. Your quote will break this out clearly.
Do I need to be home when the container arrives?
Yes — someone needs to be present for both delivery of the empty container and pickup of the loaded one. The driver needs a signature confirming container condition. Loading itself is up to you; many families use a few friends, hire local movers, or do it over a weekend.
What if my destination country isn't listed?
We ship to most European countries. If yours isn't on our main list, contact us — Germany, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Austria, Hungary, and North Macedonia are all routinely handled. We'll confirm availability and send a custom quote.

Free estimate

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