Moving to Australia from the US
Are you in the process of moving to Australia from the United States? Do you need a reliable international shipping company to help transport your household goods and your other belongings? Ship DEI has been in business for over 35 years. In that time we have helped countless people migrate to Australia from the U.S. Get a quote today to get started!
Moving to Australia
With up to 4,000 people migrating to Australia each year, it’s no wonder people are in need of safe, expedited shipping at affordable rates. You get all that and more with Direct Express Inc. If a move to anywhere in Australia from the USA is in your future, call us now or click for a free quote.
It’s our job to handle the importing and exporting of household goods and vehicles, as we have more than 30 years of experience under our belts. You can depend on our team for fast turnarounds, competitive rates, and easy quotes, all backed by assurances of the safety of your prized possessions.
We service many clients who want to move here, from military members and diplomats to families and businesses. Our services are ideal for entire household moves as well as smaller moves for offices, studios, and even select items of furniture.
Get your free quote on a move to Australia, the largest country in Oceania and the world’s sixth-largest country, when you call us at +001.310.324.2100.
Our Process: Moving to Australia from the USA
Australia is a beautiful country known for its tropical beaches, Aboriginal culture, fluffy koalas, lush rain forests, and rolling wine country. When on the hunt for a shipper to help you relocate to
Australia from the USA, here’s the process you can expect:
✓ Before you do anything else, get a free quote from us.
✓ Next, you can start packing up your stuff or look to us to arrange the packing of your belongings. This latter choice is best to avoid damage to your property.
✓ Your stuff will be delivered to the exit port (airport or seaport, depending on your selected shipping option).
✓ The ship or plane will depart for Australia and you will get an estimated time of arrival.
✓ On arrival, your goods will be unloaded and go through the customs inspection process.
✓ Lastly, your goods will be delivered to your possession.
We handle the shipment of household goods, cars, boats, motorcycles, and more. Enlist our help with these services to round out your experience:
✓ Enclosed storage
✓ Accurate quotes based on volume
✓ Packing and wrapping
✓ Pickup and delivery from anywhere in the USA
✓ Door-to-door full-service moves
✓ Customs clearance and documentation
Destination Ports in Australia
We ship vehicles, cargo, and household goods to these major cities and ports in Australia:
✓ Sydney
✓ Brisbane
✓ Melbourne
✓ Perth
✓ Gold Coast
✓ Newcastle
✓ Fremantle
✓ Adelaide
✓ Canberra
Canberra is the capital of Australia and happens to be one of the busiest ports we sail into. Sydney and Melbourne are also very popular. But even if you are located in a smaller city further inland, we can accommodate your needs.
Departure Ports in the USA
To reach the above ports, your goods must sail or fly out of the following convenient ports in the U.S.:
✓ Los Angeles, CA
✓ Houston, TX
✓ Savannah, GA
✓ New Jersey, NJ
✓ Miami, FL
✓ Jacksonville, FL
✓ New York
The port you choose to sail your goods out of will depend on which one you’re located nearest to. We will inquire about this information at the time of booking.
Shipping Options When Moving to Australia from the US
Home to 25 million and counting, Australia is a popular destination for ex-pats, visitors, businesses, and families. Let us get your goods here from the USA in one of three ways:
Shared Container
Shared container: You will save money by sharing a container with other customers. In the event you don’t have enough cargo to fill an entire container, you can choose this option and only get charged for the volume you’re shipping. But your transit time will be longer because you may have to wait for the container to be filled by other customers.
Sole Container
Sole container: This option is more expensive than a shared container because you can occupy the whole unit yourself and can ship it out as soon as it is loaded.
Air Freight
Air freight: By far the most expensive option, this will allow your goods to arrive in hours, not weeks. Best for smaller shipments.
How Long Does it Take to Ship Goods to Australia?
Please be aware that it can take up to 40 days for your belongings to arrive in Australia when moving from the U.S. Plan ahead to avoid disruptions to your life. One way to better determine the transit time is to consider the location of the departure port. In general, transit times are different from the East Coast than from the West Coast.
While we try our hardest to meet stated estimates, many things can delay or speed up your shipments, such as your chosen shipping option and port of call. Once you book with us and tell us your shipping option and port, we will be better able to pin down the transit time. For more accuracy in a final price tag, please call us for a quote.
What You Need When Moving to Australia From the USA?
Here’s what you’ll need when moving from the USA to Australia:
✓ A comprehensive packing list
✓ An Unaccompanied Effects Statement (B534 form)
✓ Bill of Lading or Air Way Bill
✓ Delivery order
You will also need to be prepared for your goods to go through customs clearance. Once your goods clear, they will be unloaded and prepped for moving to your new home. We will keep you apprised of this at all stages.
How Much Does it Cost to Move to Australia?
The cost of moving your belongings to Australia from the U.S. will depend in large part on the dimensions of your shipment. In a nutshell, bigger items will take up more container space than smaller ones. You may need to book a whole container for yourself, which increases costs. If you can share it with other customers, you can keep your costs lower.
Also contributing to cost is the location of the departure port, in relation both to your own location and to the location of the destination port. The volume and weight of your goods will influence the price the most, as will the shipping option, and whether we will be doing your packing for you.
Why Choose Direct Express Inc.?
The biggest thing to consider when settling on an international moving company is experience, which we have plenty of – more than 30 years in fact. There are so many moving parts of the process that must be handled thoroughly, delicately, and with professionalism. We can take the burden off your shoulders when it comes to Customs clearances, timelines, documentation, and logistics to avoid costly delays.
It’s time to get your free quote when you fill out our online form or call us 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.
- White Globe Service.
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.
- White Globe Service.
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.