International Residential Moving
Are you planning an overseas move? Whether it's you or someone you know, relocating internationally can be a complex and overwhelming experience. At John Gray Moving & Storage, we specialize in turning that challenge into a smooth and positive journey.
With decades of experience, we expertly handle your household goods, vehicles, and customs documentation - ensuring a seamless transition from start to finish.
Need temporary storage? We offer secure, clean, heated, and bonded storage facilities to keep your belongings safe until you're ready.
Contact us today to plan your international move.
Shipping Options Tailored to Your Needs
- Exclusive Use Ocean Containers (20 or 40 ft): We can deliver a container directly to your residence for convenient loading of household goods and vehicles.
- Groupage (Shared Container Service): A cost-effective solution for shipping to destinations across Western and Eastern Europe. Your goods are consolidated with others in a shared container.
- Crated LCL (Less than Container Load): Ideal for smaller shipments. Items are packed in wooden or corrugated crates and shipped door-to-door or to the nearest terminal.
- Airfreight Services: For smaller volumes or time-sensitive shipments, we offer reliable airfreight options to destinations worldwide.
Customs Expertise for Navigating Global Regulations
Customs brokerage is a crucial element when it comes to international moving. Whether you're moving by air, sea, or land, it plays a vital role in your relocation experience.
John Gray Moving & Storage manages the legal and regulatory requirements for moving your belonging across borders around the globe. We act as an intermediary between you and government customs authorities.
We take care of everything:
- Compliance Insurance: laws, tariffs, taxes, delays, fines
- Accurate Documentation: invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin
- Duty and Taxes: calculating duties, identifying potential exemptions
- Risk Management: incorrect declarations, abandoned cargo, regulatory violations
Logistics Management to Coordinate the Entire Journey
Carefully planned logistics management ensures that your goods reach their destination efficiently, regardless of the mode of transport you use.
As a first step, John Gray Moving & Storage helps you in deciding your route and transportation mode. We then coordinate all freight-related activities, track your cargo, and present you with insurance options to protect your belongings against loss or damage. We also offer secure storage and handling services in our bonded storage facilities located in Montreal.
What to consider when selecting your transportation mode?
- Air Transportation
- Fastest option for small or urgent shipments
- Detailed documentation required to avoid delays
- Best method for high-valued or time-sensitive belongings
- Sea Transportation
- Most economical method for large volume shipments like your entire household
- Longer transit times
- Customs brokerage required for port regulations
- Land Transportation
- Best method for cross-border moves between Canada and the USA
- Customs brokerage required, and may require bonded trucking
- Logistics management required to ensure smooth transfer between various carriers