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Welcome to 1st Move International, a leading independent international removal company based in the UK. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, we have established ourselves as one of the most reliable and trusted providers of overseas shipping and removal services. Our commitment to providing exceptional customer service, combined with our extensive knowledge and expertise, has enabled us to simplify the process of moving overseas for thousands of families and corporations worldwide.

At 1st Move International, we understand that moving abroad can be a daunting and stressful experience. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of services designed to make your move as smooth and hassle-free as possible. From packing and shipping to customs clearance and delivery, our expert move managers will handle every aspect of your move abroad, providing a single point of contact from start to finish.

Services Offered by 1st Move International

As one of the UK's largest independent international moving companies, we specialise in shipping household goods overseas. We offer a wide range of services, including:

International Removals: Our international removals service is designed to simplify the process of moving overseas. We offer weekly sailings to most popular destinations worldwide, including Australia, Canada, Cyprus, Dubai, Malta, New Zealand, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, the United States, and many more.
Customs Clearance: Our customs clearance service ensures that your goods are cleared through customs quickly and efficiently, minimising delays and ensuring that your belongings arrive at your new home as soon as possible.
Insurance: We offer comprehensive insurance coverage to protect your goods during transit, giving you peace of mind and ensuring that your belongings are covered in the event of any damage or loss.
Valuation Tool: Our valuation tool allows you to estimate the value of your goods for insurance purposes, ensuring that you have the right level of coverage for your move.
Currency Transfer Abroad: Our currency transfer service enables you to transfer money abroad quickly and easily, helping you to manage your finances and budget for your move.
Secure Document Transfer: Our secure document transfer service ensures that your important documents are transferred safely and securely, protecting your privacy and ensuring that they arrive at their destination intact.
Interactive Moving Checklist: Our interactive moving checklist helps you to stay organised and on track during the moving process, ensuring that you don't forget anything important.
Videos: Our videos provide helpful tips and advice on how to prepare for your move, pack your belongings, and navigate the customs process.

At 1st Move International, we pride ourselves on our unique benefits, which set us apart from our competitors. These include:

Faster Shipping: We offer faster shipping times than our competitors, thanks to our pre-booked container slots sharing space with commercial exporters. This allows us to ship weekly with the world's premier shipping lines.
Safer Packing: We use palletised shipping and shrink-wrap packing to ensure that your goods are handled safely and securely during transit. This reduces the risks of damage or mix-ups and improves the security and protection of your goods.
Smarter Pricing: Our pricing is based on the total volume of your shipment, ensuring that you only pay for the space you need. Our pallets can be measured exactly after packing to ensure clear and accurate billing for your move abroad.
25 Years' Experience: We have over 25 years of experience providing international removals services, giving us the expertise and knowledge to handle any move with ease.
Modern Fleet: We have a modern fleet of vehicles and use the latest packing and loading techniques to ensure that your goods are transported safely and securely.
Fully Trained Packers and Movers: Our packers and movers are fully trained and experienced, ensuring that your goods are handled with care and attention.
Fully Insured: We are fully insured from your home to your destination, giving you peace of mind and protecting your belongings.
Personal Move Manager: You will have your own personal, dedicated move manager, who will handle every aspect of your move, providing a single point of contact from start to finish.
Free UK Storage: We offer free UK storage up to the next scheduled sailing date, giving you flexibility and peace of mind.
Electronic and Fastrack Customs Clearance: We offer electronic and fastrack customs clearance, ensuring that your goods are cleared through customs quickly and efficiently.
Weekly Sailings: We offer weekly sailings to most popular destinations worldwide, ensuring that your goods arrive at their destination as soon as possible.
24/7 Container and Vessel Tracking: We offer 24/7 container and vessel tracking, giving you peace of mind and allowing you to track your goods in real-time.

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Positive: Reviewers praised the company's efficient, professional, and helpful services, as well as their excellent communication, careful packaging, and competitive pricing.

Negative: One reviewer reported a disappointing experience with the delivery process, but this was an isolated incident.

Positive Experiences

1st Move International has received widespread acclaim for their efficient, professional, and helpful services. Many reviewers have praised the company's excellent communication, careful packaging, and competitive pricing. They have also appreciated the company's ability to manage the moving process from start to finish, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience.

Some reviewers have highlighted the exceptional service they received from the company's team members, who were knowledgeable, responsive, and welcoming. Others have praised the company's ability to handle fragile items with care and precision.

Issues with Delivery

However, one reviewer reported a disappointing experience with the delivery process. They claimed that the US side of the company's operations was a "complete disaster, " and that they would not use the company again to ship to California.

Other Feedback

Only one reviewer mentioned any negative aspects of the company's services, stating that the UK side of the operation was a bit stressful and confusing. However, this did not deter the reviewer from praising the company's overall service.

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