Licensed International Relocation
Move across borders with confidence.Premium international relocation for families, professionals, and executives moving from the United States to destinations worldwide.
150+
Countries
12,000+
Moves Coordinated
FMC
Licensed OTI / NVOCC
The World, ConnectedOne company, every major destination.
North America

Cross-border moves to Canada, Mexico, and Central America with familiar logistics and fast transit.

Europe

The UK, Spain, Germany, France, Italy and beyond — EU customs handled end to end.

Middle East

Gulf relocations to the UAE, Israel, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia with residency-aware clearance.

Asia

Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the wider Asia-Pacific via gateway ports.

Pacific

Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific islands with biosecurity-aware packing.

South America

Coordinated relocations to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, and across the continent.

Africa

Coordinated household moves across North, East, and Southern Africa.

Transparent PlanningYou understand the cost before anything moves.Most international moves are quoted by volume and service scope. Terra explains pricing structure before pickup so clients understand what is included, what may vary, and how final costs are determined.
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Volume assessment through inventory review, video survey, or on-site walkthrough before quoting.
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Clear explanation of inclusions, exclusions, and potential destination charges upfront.
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If booked volume is reached at pickup, the crew stops and requests client authorization before proceeding.
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The client maintains control of volume, scope, and service decisions throughout the process.
Global Mobility Without FrictionFour stages. One uninterrupted journey.
OriginIt begins at your door.Professional packing crews protect every item — custom crating for art, instruments, and heirlooms — and build a precise inventory before anything leaves your home.
International FreightMoved by sea, air, or road.Booked under Terra's own licensing, your shipment travels by ocean, air, or ground — full container, shared consolidation, or exclusive transport — documented at every step.
CustomsCleared without the guesswork.Documentation prepared in advance and handled by authorized parties at destination, coordinated with vetted local agents who know the rules.
Destination DeliveryHome, wherever that now is.Final-mile delivery, unpacking, and placement on your schedule — the last mile handled with the same care as the first.
Real OperationsReal crews. Every stage of the move.From the first wrapped item to the final delivery, every relocation follows a structured process designed to protect your shipment and keep every step coordinated from origin to destination.
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Preparation starts at the residence.
Every international move begins with careful preparation. Before anything leaves the property, our crew evaluates the shipment, confirms service requirements, and prepares each item for transport according to the level of service selected. Some clients choose furniture-only handling and prepare their own cartons; others request complete export packing, wardrobe cartons, artwork protection, electronics preparation, and full white-glove services.Because every relocation is different, the packing plan is customized around the shipment itself rather than forced into a standard template. Items are documented, counted, and organized for transportation, furniture is professionally wrapped using export-grade materials, and shipment records begin to take shape before loading ever starts. The objective is simple — create a shipment that can travel thousands of miles while maintaining the highest possible level of protection.
  • Furniture wrapping and protection
  • Export packing services
  • Wardrobe cartons
  • Electronics preparation
  • Artwork handling
  • Inventory documentation
  • White-glove options
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Built for the shipment, not pulled from a shelf.
Not every item can travel safely inside a standard carton. High-value furniture, artwork, sculptures, antiques, instruments, and specialty pieces often require protection designed specifically around the item being moved. For these shipments, custom export crates can be built either at the residence or inside the warehouse, each one designed around the dimensions, weight, and fragility of the item it will protect.The warehouse phase also serves as the operational checkpoint of the move. Shipments are organized, prepared for loading, inspected for transport readiness, and staged according to their final routing plan. Whether a shipment is moving inside an exclusive container or as part of a consolidation program, every item is prepared before it enters the international transportation network. This stage is where planning becomes execution.
  • Custom wood crating
  • Artwork and sculpture protection
  • Piano transportation
  • Export-compliant materials
  • Warehouse preparation
  • Shipment staging
  • High-value handling
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From warehouse floor to global network.
Once preparation is complete, the shipment enters the transportation phase. Depending on the volume, destination, and service selected, cargo may travel inside an exclusive container or within a professionally managed consolidation program. Before departure, shipment records are verified and loading procedures are completed so that every item is accounted for before international transit begins.From there, cargo moves through ocean carrier networks, port facilities, and destination routing systems toward its final delivery point, and clients can follow shipment milestones, transit schedules, departure updates, and arrival information as the move progresses. While transportation often receives the most attention, it is the preparation before departure that creates successful deliveries — by the time a shipment reaches the ocean, most of the critical planning work is already complete.
  • Full container service
  • Consolidation programs
  • Ocean freight coordination
  • Global carrier network
  • Shipment tracking
  • International routing
  • Port operations
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The final step is the most important one.
Arrival is where every previous stage comes together. Once the shipment reaches destination, delivery scheduling begins and the final phase of the relocation is coordinated. Depending on the selected service level, destination crews may perform unloading, furniture placement, reassembly, removal of packing materials, and white-glove delivery — and items are checked during delivery and matched against shipment documentation to maintain accountability throughout.Most importantly, clients are not left navigating the destination phase alone. Origin services, transportation, customs coordination, and destination delivery all remain connected through a single managed relocation process. The goal is not simply to move cargo — it is to complete a successful relocation. A shipment arriving safely is important; a family arriving comfortably is what truly matters.
  • Residential delivery
  • Furniture placement
  • Reassembly services
  • White-glove delivery
  • Delivery verification
  • Final coordination
  • Move completion
Ship Only What You SendYou don't always need a full container.With shared consolidation (GRP), you pay for the space your belongings actually occupy — not an entire container. It is one of the most cost-effective ways to move internationally, without compromising on care.Terra consolidates shipments through key hubs, combining your move with others bound for the same region and clearing it together.
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Ocean freight
Air freight
Ground transport
Full container
Exclusive container
Shared consolidation
Straight trucks
Destination delivery
Air Shipment OptionMove essential items faster.Most international relocations move by ocean, consolidation, or exclusive container. But when timing matters, Terra can coordinate air shipment for selected items that need to arrive sooner.Many clients send their full household shipment by ocean while sending essentials by air — baby items, clothing, documents, electronics, or priority goods needed immediately after arrival.
Air freight is based on chargeable weight, which considers both the shipment’s actual weight and the space it occupies.
  • A faster option for selected items
  • Useful while the main shipment travels by ocean
  • Chargeable weight considers volume and weight
  • Customs coordination handled by Terra
  • Best for urgent essentials — not always full households
Freight NetworkMoved by sea, air, and road.Coordinated through established ocean carrier and freight networks.
For Trade PartnersA coordination partner for the industry.Terra supports moving companies, relocation providers, freight forwarders, and origin and destination agents — handling the work on the ground so your clients move seamlessly.That includes access to bonded warehouse solutions through vetted strategic warehouse partners, plus consolidation support across our key U.S. hubs.
Origin services
Destination services
Import support
Export support
Professional packing
Pickup
Final delivery
Customs coordination
Warehouse coordination
Consolidation support
B2B PartnersOrigin and destination, coordinated.Terra supports origin or destination services depending on whether the shipment is an import or export — one accountable coordinator across the lane.This section is reserved for relocation companies, freight partners, and origin/destination agents. If you are planning a personal move, please request a quote.Partner With Terra
Origin ServicesExport packing, documentation, and pickup at origin.
Destination ServicesCustoms clearance, delivery, and final-mile at destination.
Import / Export SupportCoordination for inbound and outbound shipments.
Consolidation / GRPShared-container consolidation — ship only your volume.
Warehouse CoordinationReceiving, handling, and staging through partners.
Bonded warehouse solutions through vetted strategic warehouse partners
Concierge CoordinationA dedicated team for your move — not a call center.Terra Relocations manages every stage of the relocation process through one coordinated team. A dedicated Move Coordinator assists with planning, estimates, and move preparation, while a dedicated Operations Specialist oversees scheduling, documentation, freight arrangements, customs coordination, and destination delivery updates. Together, they ensure a seamless and fully supported experience from the first conversation through final delivery.
During planningYour Move CoordinatorOne coordinator guides quoting, planning, the agreement, and all communication — so the plan is clear before anything moves.
Execution phase.Your Operations SpecialistA dedicated Operations Specialist oversees scheduling, documentation, freight, customs coordination, and destination delivery updates — working alongside your Move Coordinator as one Terra team through to final delivery.
Compliance Without CompromiseA serious, licensed international operator.
FMCOTI / NVOCC License No. 033539NFederally licensed to arrange international ocean freight, bonded and regulated by the Federal Maritime Commission.
USDOTBroker No. 4048300Registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation for domestic transportation coordination.
IAMInternational Association of MoversConnected to a vetted global network of destination agents across 150+ countries.
InsuranceFull-coverage protection optionsAll-risk and total-loss protection with documentation support, declared-value handling, and claims guidance.
Verified CredentialsCredentials you can verify.Licensed, accredited, and supported by trusted protection standards.
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USDOT
IAM
PCG
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Global Destination NetworkEvery destination, one coordinated partner.
Terra IntelligenceThe coordination layer behind every move.
Quote intelligenceShare your origin, destination, and inventory and receive a personalized planning range before a formal quote.
Documentation guidanceCountry-specific customs and entry documentation surfaced for your exact route, prepared before shipment.
Shipment status updatesClear milestone updates as your shipment moves through origin, freight, customs, and delivery.
Insurance supportProtection options matched to packing level and declared value, with claims documentation handled.
Coordinator visibilityOne coordinator orchestrating vetted agents across 150+ countries — a single point of accountability.
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