Shipping to Europe from the USA
Ship household goods, cars and boxes from the USA to the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain and the rest of Europe. Compare up to 5 free quotes from international shipping companies.
Popular destinations in Europe
About shipping to Europe
The USA to Europe route has frequent sailings to major ports such as Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg and Felixstowe. If you move your main home to the European Union you may qualify for duty-free import of your used belongings ("transfer of residence"). The UK, Switzerland and Norway have their own similar schemes.
- Sea freight
- Typically about 2 to 4 weeks port to port
- Air cargo
- Usually a few days to two weeks
- Shipments
- Household goods, cars, boxes and barrels, commercial freight
All countries in Europe (A–Z)
- Shipping to Albania
- Shipping to Andorra
- Shipping to Armenia
- Shipping to Austria
- Shipping to Azerbaijan
- Shipping to Belgium
- Shipping to Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Shipping to Bulgaria
- Shipping to Croatia
- Shipping to Cyprus
- Shipping to Czech Republic
- Shipping to Denmark
- Shipping to Estonia
- Shipping to Faroe Islands
- Shipping to Finland
- Shipping to France
- Shipping to Georgia
- Shipping to Germany
- Shipping to Gibraltar
- Shipping to Greece
- Shipping to Greenland
- Shipping to Hungary
- Shipping to Iceland
- Shipping to Ireland
- Shipping to Italy
- Shipping to Kosovo
- Shipping to Latvia
- Shipping to Liechtenstein
- Shipping to Lithuania
- Shipping to Luxembourg
- Shipping to Malta
- Shipping to Moldova
- Shipping to Monaco
- Shipping to Montenegro
- Shipping to Netherlands
- Shipping to North Macedonia
- Shipping to Norway
- Shipping to Poland
- Shipping to Portugal
- Shipping to Romania
- Shipping to San Marino
- Shipping to Serbia
- Shipping to Slovakia
- Shipping to Slovenia
- Shipping to Spain
- Shipping to Sweden
- Shipping to Switzerland
- Shipping to Turkey
- Shipping to Ukraine
- Shipping to United Kingdom
- Shipping to Vatican City
How to ship your goods to Europe
- Full container (FCL): a 20ft or 40ft container just for your goods. Best for a full household.
- Shared container (LCL): share a container and pay only for your space. Good for smaller moves.
- Air cargo: the fastest option for urgent or valuable items, priced by weight and size.
- Car shipping: by RoRo ship or in a container, alone or together with your household goods.
- Boxes and barrels: an easy way to send a few items or gifts to family.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship to Europe from the USA?
The price depends on the volume or weight of your shipment, the shipping method (shared container, full container or air cargo), the destination port or city, and services such as packing and door delivery. The best way to know the real cost is to compare written quotes: Movers World gets you up to 5 free quotes with one request.
How long does shipping to Europe take?
Sea freight from the USA to Europe typically takes about 2 to 4 weeks port to port, depending on the route and destination. Door-to-door delivery takes longer because of collection, customs clearance and final delivery. Air cargo usually arrives within a few days to two weeks.
Can I ship a car to Europe?
Yes, cars can be shipped by RoRo (roll-on/roll-off) or inside a container to most countries. Import rules differ a lot: some countries have age limits, high duties or ban used car imports. Check the rules for your destination before you ship.
Should I choose a full or shared container?
A full container (FCL) is usually best for a full household of 2 bedrooms or more. A shared container (LCL) is often cheaper for smaller moves, because you only pay for the space you use, but it can take longer.