Moving to Germany from the US
Are you looking for a shipping company to help move your household goods, vehicles, and other possessions from the U.S. to Germany? You need to look no further than Ship DEI. Over the past 30 years, we have helped ordinary people, returnees, members of the military and diplomats relocate to Germany by transporting their goods in the safest possible manner. Click on the button to get a quote today!
Moving to Germany
Are you planning to move from the USA to Germany? It can be a daunting task, to say the least. Not only do you have to prepare your family for a move of this magnitude, but you also have to coordinate shipping your household goods and vehicles from one country to another. Fear not: Direct Express Inc. to the rescue!
You may know us for our skill in shipping cars from the USA overseas. We certainly do that, but that’s not all we do! We also ship household goods, motorcycles, boats, and anything else you want to take with you to your new home in Germany. We also cater to many members of the military who are transferring to a military base in Germany from the U.S.
With more than 30 years of experience helping people moving to Germany from the U.S., you can rest assured our goal is to get your goods there as quickly and as safely as possible. Our clients include people just like you: expatriates, those returning to Germany after working in the U.S., and diplomats. So whether you’re moving here from the U.S. for work or you just got your assignment to a military base here, we can make the transition seamless.
To get your free quote on moving to Germany, click the quote link or call us at +001.310.324.2100.
Our Process When Moving to Germany from the USA
Wondering what the process is for moving to Germany? It’s simple:
✓ First, get a quote from Direct Express Inc.
✓ Then you pack up your possessions. We can even do this for you!
✓ We will pick up your belongings and deliver them to the exit port.
✓ We will load your belongings onto a ship or plane, your choice.
✓ Upon arrival in Germany, your goods will be delivered to your chosen destination.
You will be happy to know we have vast experience shipping cars, boats, and household goods to Germany, a western European country known for its diverse landscape of forests, rivers, mountains, and stunning North Sea beaches. Berlin is the capital and happens to be one of the main ports we service.
We ship the following goods from the U.S. to Germany and handle the following services:
✓ Household goods
✓ Cars
✓ Boats
✓ Motorcycles
✓ Other goods
✓ Door-to-door full-service moves
✓ Enclosed storage
✓ Packing and wrapping
✓ Pickup and delivery from anywhere in the USA
✓ Customs clearance and documentation
✓ Accurate quotes based on volume
Destination Ports in Germany
We have locations all across the USA to make the process of moving convenient and affordable. This allows us to offer our clients a wide selection of household moving services. Due to its booming business sector and ties with the U.S. military, Germany happens to be one of our most popular destinations with the busiest ports. Handling thousands of international household moves each year for families and individuals: it’s just what we do!
It can be daunting to pick up and move to another country. But with Direct Express Inc. behind you, you can be reassured that we will accommodate you by shipping vehicles and household goods to these major cities in Germany:
✓ Bremerhaven
✓ Bremen
✓ Berlin
✓ Cologne
✓ Hamburg
✓ Munich
✓ Frankfurt am Main
✓ Stuttgart
✓ Dusseldorf
✓ Essen
✓ Leipzig
The port your goods will be received will depend on which one your new home or military base is closest to.
Departure Ports in the USA
You don’t have to worry about a thing with us behind the scenes. We will handle preparing your shipment and documentation so that everything runs seamlessly upon arrival overseas.
We ship cars and household goods to Germany from the following ports in the USA:
✓ Los Angeles, CA
✓ Houston, TX
✓ Savannah, GA
✓ New Jersey, NJ
✓ Miami, FL
✓ Jacksonville, FL
✓ New York, NY
The port your goods will set sail from will depend on which one you are located closest to.
Shipping Options When Moving to Germany from the US
We offer many different shipping options when moving household goods to Germany to suit your individual needs. These options include a shared container, a sole container, or air freight.
Shared Container
With a shared service, our most popular option, you only pay for the actual volume you ship. This is good because you may not have enough cargo to fill a 40-ft container. If you’re relocating from a one-bedroom condo to another, you won’t have a lot of stuff so why should you pay more than you should just because you can’t fill a container?
Sole Container
If you are facing a time crunch, you can choose an exclusive 20- or 40-foot shipping container at a flat rate. Your belongings will be the only cargo in there. You will pay more but it’s quicker because you don’t have to wait for the container to be filled by other clients. Also, you can fit all your possessions in one place, including cars and household goods.
Air Freight
Lastly, you could choose air freight when relocating to Germany from the U.S. If you have smaller shipments and don’t mind paying a premium, this is the fastest option.
How Long Does it Take to Ship Goods to Germany?
Especially if you’re moving for a military assignment or a job, you will want your household goods delivered to Germany as quickly as possible. Transit times will depend on a number of factors, including the shipping option that you have chosen.
If you have opted for sharing a container, you may have to wait for it to get filled up by other customers before it can set sail. On top of that, it takes longer to get goods to Germany by ship than by plane.
The location of the departure port also has a bearing on transit times to Germany. In general, it can take up to three weeks for a ship to travel from the East Coast of the United States to Germany.
Meanwhile, transit times from the West Coast are longer, averaging up to four weeks. Ship DEI also offers door-to-door delivery. If you opt for that, you can expect to wait between four and six weeks to receive your goods.
Duty-Free to Germany
When relocating to Germany from the United States, personal and household goods can be imported duty-free if you meet the following conditions:Â
✓ Show documents that prove you are taking up residency in Germany.
✓ Demonstrate that you have been living outside Germany for the past 12 months.
✓ Only goods you have been using for the past six months are exempt from duty.
When you call us, we will walk you through exactly what you need to provide and when.
How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Car to Germany?
There are many variables that come into play when determining the cost of having your household, cars, and other effects shipped when moving to Germany.
Your final price tag will depend on the volume of goods, the distance between the origin and destination ports, your chosen shipping option, and the distance from the departure port.
For example, if your cargo is leaving from LA, your price will be different than if your cargo is leaving from New York. It’s difficult to give an exact price for everyone across the board, which is why you should get in touch with our international move representatives for a custom quote.
Why Choose Direct Express Inc.?
Well, first off, we’ve been doing this for three decades already. We know exactly how to get your household goods, personal effects, and cars from one country to another seamlessly. So if you’re worried about the Customs clearances, documentation and costs…put aside your stress and let us take over!
To get an instant quote on moving to Germany, fill out our online form now or call us anytime at +001.310.324.2100.
Service Option Packages
ECONOMY SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- You pack your household goods at your own pace and deliver them to our loading depot.
- We receive and document via photos and reports, we will load them into a container for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.Â
- Pick up your household goods at the destination depot.
- Most Affordable Option.
STANDARD SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- You pack your household goods at your own pace and deliver them to our loading depot.
- Our team will unload and receive, documents via photos and reports, we will load them into a container for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to fit your needs by our destination agent.
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PRIORITY SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- You pack your household goods at your own pace and we will deliver a container to your door for you to load.
- We will schedule the collection and transport of fully loaded containers and deliver to the port for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to best fit your needs by our destination agent.
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PREMIUM SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- We will send a team to carefully pack and load into a container for shipping.
- We will schedule the collection and transport of fully loaded containers and deliver to the port for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to best fit your needs by our destination agent.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to best fit your needs by our destination agent.
- White Globe Service.