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International Moving Services, Planned Around the Real Move

Moving overseas brings decisions about dates, customs paperwork, packing and delivery at the other end. Matthew James brings those details into one carefully managed plan, so you know what is happening and who is looking after it from the first survey onwards.

• Your own Move Manager
• Fully trained and vetted staff
• Family business for four generations
• Free home or virtual survey
• IAM, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & 45001 accredited
• Superior quality packing materials
• Fully electronic inventories
• Depots in the UK, Madrid, Barcelona & Malaga

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Moving overseas brings decisions about dates, customs paperwork, packing and delivery at the other end. Matthew James brings those details into one carefully managed plan, so you know what is happening and who is looking after it from the first survey onwards.

• Your own Move Manager
• IAM, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & 45001 accredited
• Fully trained and vetted staff
• Free home or virtual survey
• Family business for four generations
• Superior quality packing materials
• Fully electronic inventories
• Depots in UK, Madrid, Barcelona & Malaga

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International removal services tailored to the route, volume and timescale

Every international move has its own practical questions. It may involve a complete household, a smaller consignment, a second property, valuable items or a delivery that needs to happen in stages. We start with the facts of your move, then build the service around them.

Your Move Manager stays involved throughout, coordinating the survey, packing, transport and delivery arrangements while giving you a clear point of contact when you need an answer.

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Choose the right way to move internationally

International Groupage

Our International Groupage service is a cost-effective way to safely move your goods overseas. Your costs are minimised by sharing the container with other clients’ consignments, meaning you also share the costs. All consignments enjoy our Platinum Service as standard, meaning they are expertly packed, wrapped and electronically inventoried, to ensure their safe arrival. It’s an excellent service for movers with more flexible dates who require the excellent Matthew James service performed in the most cost-effective way.

FCL Full Container Load

Our FCL (Full Container Load) service offers you the exclusive use of a dedicated shipping container, ensuring your goods are securely packed, handled with the utmost care, and transported directly to your destination. Every item is expertly packed, platinum wrapped and electronically inventoried for complete transparency and peace of mind. By minimising both transit time and handling, our FCL service provides a faster, safer and more efficient shipping solution tailored to your needs.

Air Freight

When time is of the utmost importance, our Airfreight service is the perfect solution for transporting smaller consignments quickly and efficiently. Enjoy faster delivery times, with most shipments arriving anywhere in the world within just 14–21 days. Each item is carefully platinum-wrapped, expertly packed and fully electronically inventoried by Matthew James, for complete security and peace of mind. Your belongings are flown directly to your required destination before being handled by one of our trusted partners, ensuring a smooth, safe, and swift delivery every time.

International groupage for flexible overseas moves

How our international groupage service works

Groupage is a practical option for international moves where dates have some flexibility or the consignment does not need a full container. Your belongings travel with compatible consignments on a planned route, while we manage the packing, inventory and transport arrangements around the service.

Your Move Manager will talk you through the likely collection and delivery window before you commit, so you can decide whether groupage is the right fit for the move.

We create an electronic inventory and label every item with a unique QR code.
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Each item is scanned onto our vehicle and returned to our secure warehouse.
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Your consignment is consolidated with other shipments for the same destination.
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We load each customer’s goods separately into your shared container, scanning the QR codes off as we go. Your container is then shipped by one of our trusted international partners.
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Upon arrival, your shipment is unloaded into our partner’s warehouse, ready for customs clearance.
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Our partner completes your delivery to your new home, closely following your instructions.
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We create an inventory and label every item with a unique QR code
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Each item is scanned into the vehicle and returned to our warehouse
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Your consignment is consolidated with other shipments for the same destination
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We load each shipment separately into the container, checking the QR codes as we go
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The container is shipped by one of the world’s largest shipping lines
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At destination, your shipment is unloaded into our agent’s warehouse for customs clearance
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Our agent delivers to your new home in accordance with your instructions
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Packing Services

Specialist packing and protection for items that need more care

An international move has more handling points and a longer journey, which makes careful preparation essential. We assess the items that need particular attention at survey stage, then recommend the packing and protection that suit them.

For fragile, unusual or high-value possessions, we can provide professional packing, detailed inventories and bespoke crating where an item needs more than a standard carton. Every plan is based on what you are moving, not a fixed idea of what an international move should contain.

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Start with a survey that gives the move shape

We begin with a home or virtual survey to understand what is moving, the access at both properties, your preferred dates and any items that need special handling. This gives us the information needed to prepare a clear quotation and a realistic plan.

You will be able to compare the service options properly, ask questions before collection day and make decisions with the full picture in front of you.

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Why Matthew James is chosen for international moves

Matthew James began around 30 years ago with one van and a belief that a removal company should be judged by the care it takes with people’s homes. That principle still shapes how we approach international relocations today.

We are family-led, practical and hands-on. The service is built around your route, possessions and decisions, with experienced people helping you make sense of a move that can otherwise feel full of unknowns.

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Free home or virtual survey

We provide a free survey in order to build a bespoke quote tailored to your requirements. We can either visit you in person at your home, or if you prefer, we can conduct a virtual survey online.

Your own Move Manager

Upon your first contact, you will be allocated your own Move Manager who will oversee your move from start to finish. This gives you a personal touch and helps you with anything you may need along the way.

Family firm for four generations

With Ann, in her 80s, completing day-to-day quality assurance checks, Matthew and his sister Rachel as directors overseeing the smooth running of the operation, Owen, Matthew’s son on the frontline in Europe and, finally, Owen’s son Rowan showing a keen interest in trucks, the Matthew James passion is stronger than ever!

Subcontracting?

We are one of the few companies who can safely say that the vast majority of our work is handled in-house by our own crews. Your move will not be outsourced to the cheapest provider, meaning your move remains in our control, every step of the way.

We’re proud to be accredited and industry-regulated

From anywhere in the UK to your new International home

International removals need the transport, customs documents and delivery arrangements to work together. We identify the information required for the consignment early, explain what you will need to provide and keep the practical side organised alongside the move.

For a larger household or a move built around a fixed departure date, a dedicated shipping container gives you reserved space and a plan designed around your consignment.

For smaller consignments or dates with more flexibility, groupage can be the more suitable option. We will explain the likely timings and service differences clearly so you can choose with confidence.

Professional packing provides an itemised inventory and protects belongings for the journey. It also gives the documentation side of the move a solid, accurate starting point.

Regular international services

At Matthew James Removals we offer regular removals throughout the year. From dedicated international removals to shared-loads or even single items, we offer a removal service that meets your requirements. Our expertise, know-how, and local knowledge make us the obvious choice for moving internationally.

Recognition

Our company has been accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. We are members of IAM (International Association of Movers), the world’s largest trade association for the global removals industry.

Our storage facilities in Europe

All of our depots in the UK and Spain offer fully containerised storage facilities in modern and secure warehouses. Shared-loads are consolidated at our depots in the UK and Spain for onwards transport to all of Europe and even beyond to the rest of the world.

Insurance

We can arrange a bespoke insurance policy aligned with your Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum service, to ensure that your treasured possessions are covered in the unlikely event of an accident occurring. Please speak to your designated Move Manager who can guide you through this process and advise you accordingly.

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International Removals FAQs

Look for accreditation you can actually verify: Matthew James holds IAM Trusted Mover status and ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certification. Check how long the company has been trading, whether the work is handled in-house or subcontracted out, and make sure you get a written quote before committing.

Groupage means sharing a container with other customers’ consignments heading to the same destination, which usually costs less, but your collection and delivery dates depend on when the container is full. FCL gives you exclusive use of a dedicated container, so your goods travel alone and the dates are more fixed. Your Move Manager can help you weigh up which suits your move.

It depends on the route and method. Air freight is the fastest option, with most shipments arriving within 14 to 21 days. Groupage and full container moves by sea take longer, since timing depends on the destination and shipping schedules, your Move Manager will confirm a realistic window for your specific route before you commit.

Yes. Our in-house team manages the customs procedures for your move, and our partner network handles clearance again at the destination end, so you’re not left dealing with paperwork alone at either side of the journey.

It depends on the route, the volume you’re moving and whether you choose groupage, FCL or air freight. We start with a free home or virtual survey to understand what’s involved, then give you a written quote covering exactly what’s included, so you’re comparing a real figure rather than an estimate.

Every country. As a trusted partner of the IAM, we have a network of over 10,000 service providers around the globe, covering everywhere from Spain and France to Germany, Ireland, Portugal, Australia, the USA, Canada and the UAE.

Yes. Whether it’s a full house, a smaller consignment, or a handful of items, air freight and groupage both suit smaller loads well. Tell us what’s moving at survey stage and we’ll recommend the right service rather than assuming you need the largest option.

Tell us where the move is taking you. We will plan around it.

Arrange a home or virtual survey for your international removal. We will listen to the shape of the move, assess what needs to travel and give you a clear, detailed plan before you commit.

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