# City Post Express > International shipping and moving from the United States to Ireland, the UK, Europe, Australia, Canada and Mexico — household goods, furniture, boxes and small parcels, carried door to door by sea or air with customs clearance handled in-house. City Post Express is a US-based international moving company, founded by Robert Swords in 2004, that collects from any of the fifty states and delivers to the door at the other end. Quotes are flat-rate and given up front, and the same team arranges collection, ocean or air freight, the customs paperwork and final delivery, so there is no handover to a local agent partway through the move. Pricing depends on volume, route and service, so every figure sits behind a quote rather than a published rate card. The destination pages carry the country-specific customs detail — Transfer of Residence relief, restricted items, typical transit times — and the guides cover the wider relocation questions around each route. Phone: +1-888-273-7061 Email: info@citypostexpress.com FMC License: #034938 ## Site - [City Post Express](https://citypostexpress.com/): Homepage — what we ship, the countries we ship to, and the quote form. - [Services](https://citypostexpress.com/services): Index of every service, from a few boxes through to a full self-load container. - [Destinations](https://citypostexpress.com/destinations): Index of every country route, each with its own customs notes and transit times. - [How It Works](https://citypostexpress.com/how-it-works): The four stages of a move: quote, packing and collection, freight, then delivery to the door. - [Customs & Duties Guide](https://citypostexpress.com/customs-guide): What customs clearance involves on personal effects leaving the US — duties, VAT, and Transfer of Residence relief. - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://citypostexpress.com/faq): Answers on customs, tracking, insurance, transit times and Transfer of Residence. - [Guides](https://citypostexpress.com/guides): Long-form guides on relocating from the US and on shipping personal belongings overseas. - [Blog](https://citypostexpress.com/blog): Shorter articles on packing, customs clearance and the practicalities of moving abroad. - [About](https://citypostexpress.com/about): Company background — founded by Robert Swords in 2004, US-based, moving personal belongings worldwide. - [Why City Post Express](https://citypostexpress.com/why-city-post-express): Flat-rate pricing, door-to-door collection in all fifty states, and one team handling the move end to end. - [Contact](https://citypostexpress.com/contact): Phone, email and contact form for quotes, live shipments, partnerships and press. ## Services - [International Moves](https://citypostexpress.com/services/international-mini-moves): Ship personal effects overseas from the US to Ireland, the UK and Europe. Flat-rate, door-to-door, customs handled in-house. Get a quote in 24 hours. - [International Furniture Shipping](https://citypostexpress.com/services/international-furniture-shipping): Ship furniture from the US to Ireland, the UK & Europe. Flat-rate, door-to-door furniture shipping — crated, customs handled, delivered. Get a quote. - [Small Parcel Shipping](https://citypostexpress.com/services/small-parcel-shipping): Small parcel shipping for 1-10 boxes, US domestic or worldwide. Flat-rate pricing, door-to-door pickup, customs paperwork done for you. Get a quote. - [Full Container Self-Load Moves](https://citypostexpress.com/services/full-container-self-load-moves): Self-load FCL shipping for overseas moves. You load the container, we handle export, ocean freight, customs, and door delivery. Flat-rate pricing. - [Student Shipping](https://citypostexpress.com/services/student-moves): Student shipping from the US to UK, Ireland and Europe. 5-15 boxes delivered to your dorm, cheaper than excess baggage, customs handled. Get a quote. - [eCommerce Shipping](https://citypostexpress.com/services/ecommerce-shipping): Cross-border ecommerce shipping from the US to UK, Ireland and Europe. DDP customs brokerage, Shopify and Amazon friendly, last-mile delivery. Get a quote. - [Freight & Logistics](https://citypostexpress.com/services/trucking-logistics): Nationwide trucking pickup from any US state, feeding into our ocean and air freight to Ireland, UK and Europe. One team, one invoice. Request a quote. ## Destinations - [Shipping to Australia from the US](https://citypostexpress.com/destinations/australia): Shipping from the USA to Australia door-to-door. Flat-rate ocean freight, B534 UPE and DAFF biosecurity handled, 20 years on the route. Get a quote. - [Shipping to Canada from the US](https://citypostexpress.com/destinations/canada): Shipping household goods to Canada from the USA door-to-door. Cross-border road freight, flat-rate pricing, BSF186 and CBSA customs filed. Get a quote. - [Shipping to Europe from the US](https://citypostexpress.com/destinations/europe): Moving to Europe from the US to 27 EU countries door-to-door. Flat-rate shipping, EU Transfer of Residence relief handled on arrival. Get a quote. - [Shipping to France from the US](https://citypostexpress.com/destinations/france): Flat-rate door-to-door shipping from the US to France via Le Havre and Marseille. Douanes and ToR relief filed for you. Get a quote. - [Shipping to Netherlands from the US](https://citypostexpress.com/destinations/netherlands): Flat-rate door-to-door shipping from the US to the Netherlands. Dutch customs and EU Transfer of Residence relief filed for you. Get a quote. - [Shipping to Germany from the US](https://citypostexpress.com/destinations/germany): Flat-rate door-to-door shipping from the US to Germany. Zoll customs and ToR relief filed for you by an FMC-licensed mover. Get a quote. - [Shipping to Ireland from the US](https://citypostexpress.com/destinations/ireland): Flat-rate door-to-door shipping from the US to Ireland, every county. Revenue customs and ToR relief filed for you. Get a quote. - [Shipping to Italy from the US](https://citypostexpress.com/destinations/italy): Flat-rate door-to-door shipping from the US to Italy via Genoa and Livorno. ADM customs and codice fiscale handled for you. Get a quote. - [Shipping to Mexico from the US](https://citypostexpress.com/destinations/mexico): Moving to Mexico from the US door-to-door. We file Menaje de Casa with the consulate before dispatch and clear Aduanas on arrival. Get a quote. - [Shipping to Norway from the US](https://citypostexpress.com/destinations/norway): Moving to Norway from the USA. Flat-rate door-to-door, Tolletaten flyttegods customs handled, Irish-owned, 20+ years on the route. Get a free quote. - [Shipping to Poland from the US](https://citypostexpress.com/destinations/poland): Moving to Poland from the USA door-to-door via Gdańsk and Gdynia. Flat-rate freight, KAS customs and mienie przesiedlenia handled. Get a quote. - [Shipping to Portugal from the US](https://citypostexpress.com/destinations/portugal): Moving to Portugal from the USA door-to-door. Flat-rate ocean freight, Certificado de Bagagem filed, 20+ years on the Lisbon route. Get a quote. - [Shipping to Spain from the US](https://citypostexpress.com/destinations/spain): Shipping to Spain from the USA, door-to-door — furniture and household goods to the mainland, Balearics and Canaries, customs and ToR relief filed for you. - [Shipping to United Kingdom from the US](https://citypostexpress.com/destinations/uk): Flat-rate door-to-door shipping from the US to the UK — England, Scotland, Wales, NI. ToR1 + HMRC customs filed for you. Get a quote. ## Guides - [Moving to Ireland from the US: the essentials](https://citypostexpress.com/guides/moving-to-ireland-from-us): Moving to Ireland from the US in 2026: Stamp 0/1/4 visas, ToR relief, cost of living, healthcare and shipping costs — step by step guide. - [Cheapest Way to Ship Overseas from the US](https://citypostexpress.com/guides/cheapest-way-to-ship-overseas): Cheapest way to ship overseas from the US: USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL and ocean freight compared with 2026 pricing and a decision framework. Read our guide. - [Moving to Spain from the US, what to know](https://citypostexpress.com/guides/moving-to-spain-from-us): Moving to Spain from the US in 2026: non-lucrative visa, aduanas duty-free, cost of living, healthcare and shipping costs — step by step guide. - [Moving to the UK from the US, step by step](https://citypostexpress.com/guides/moving-to-uk-from-us): Moving to the UK from the US in 2026: skilled worker visa, ToR1 relief, cost of living, NHS healthcare and shipping costs — step by step guide. - [Moving to Italy from the US, step by step](https://citypostexpress.com/guides/moving-to-italy-from-us): Moving to Italy from the US in 2026: elective residence visa, duty-free import, cost of living, healthcare and shipping costs — step by step. - [Moving to Germany from the US, what to know](https://citypostexpress.com/guides/moving-to-germany-from-us): Moving to Germany from the US in 2026: visa options, Umzugsgut duty-free rules, cost of living, healthcare and shipping costs — step by step. - [Moving to France from the US: what to expect](https://citypostexpress.com/guides/moving-to-france-from-us): Moving to France from the US in 2026: long-stay visa, franchise douanière duty-free, cost of living, healthcare and shipping costs — step by step. - [Moving to Europe from the US — Complete Shipping Guide](https://citypostexpress.com/guides/moving-to-europe-from-us): Moving to Europe from the US: visa pathways, ocean vs air freight, customs, costs and a practical timeline from a forwarder with 20+ years on the route. - [Retiring to Ireland from the US — Complete Guide](https://citypostexpress.com/guides/retiring-to-ireland-from-us): Retiring to Ireland from the US: Stamp 0 visa, healthcare, cost of living, shipping your belongings, and the best places to retire. Read our guide. - [Cost of Moving Overseas, explained](https://citypostexpress.com/guides/cost-of-moving-overseas-guide): Cost of moving overseas: 2026 price tables for ocean freight, air freight and full containers from the US to Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. - [Customs Clearance for International Shipping, explained](https://citypostexpress.com/guides/customs-clearance-international-shipping): Customs clearance for international shipping from the US to Europe: the process, Transfer of Residence relief, country rules, documents and timelines. - [Air Freight for Personal Effects: The Complete Guide](https://citypostexpress.com/guides/air-freight-personal-effects-guide): Air freight for personal effects from the US to Europe: when to use it, transit times, customs, IATA restrictions, costs, and the split-shipment strategy. - [LCL Shipping USA to Europe: the essentials](https://citypostexpress.com/guides/lcl-shipping-usa-to-europe-guide): LCL ocean freight USA to Europe: how shared-container shipping works, door-to-door transit by destination, customs, ToR relief, costs, FAQs. - [Transfer of Residence Relief: The Complete Guide](https://citypostexpress.com/guides/transfer-of-residence-relief-guide): Transfer of Residence Relief lets you bring household goods into Ireland, the UK & EU with zero import duty or VAT. Rules, forms and deadlines explained. - [Cross-Border Ecommerce Shipping, start to finish](https://citypostexpress.com/guides/cross-border-ecommerce-shipping-guide): US seller's guide to cross-border ecommerce shipping: landed cost, DDP vs DDU, customs paperwork, carrier mix. Get a quote. ## Blog - [How to Pack Boxes for International Shipping (So Nothing Breaks)](https://citypostexpress.com/blog/how-to-pack-boxes-for-international-shipping): How to pack boxes for international shipping so nothing breaks — practical packing technique from 20+ years of shipping personal belongings overseas. - [Get Paid to Move to Ireland — What You Actually Need to Know](https://citypostexpress.com/blog/get-paid-to-move-to-ireland): Get paid to move to Ireland: the Our Living Islands grants pay up to €70,000 for derelict properties — here's what the headlines leave out. - [Moving Abroad Checklist: Everything to Do Before, During, and After](https://citypostexpress.com/blog/moving-abroad-checklist): Moving abroad checklist: a timeline-based to-do list from 3 months out through arrival, built from 20+ years of helping families relocate overseas. - [Reasons Not to Move to Ireland from the US (and How to Make It Work)](https://citypostexpress.com/blog/reasons-not-to-move-to-ireland): The real reasons not to move to Ireland from the US — housing, cost of living, weather, healthcare waits — and how manageable each one turns out to be. - [15 International Moving Tips from 20 Years of Helping People Relocate](https://citypostexpress.com/blog/international-moving-tips): 15 international moving tips from 20+ years on the US-to-Europe route: ocean freight timing, customs paperwork and packing by volume. Read our guide. - [Downsizing Before an International Move: What to Keep, Ship, or Leave](https://citypostexpress.com/blog/downsizing-before-international-move): Downsizing before an international move: a simple keep/ship/leave framework from 20+ years of helping people relocate overseas. Read our guide. - [The Cheapest Way to Ship Books Internationally from the US](https://citypostexpress.com/blog/cheapest-way-to-ship-books-internationally): Cheapest way to ship books internationally from the US: USPS, M-bag and ocean freight compared, with real per-pound rates. Read our guide. - [How to Pack Fragile Items for International Shipping](https://citypostexpress.com/blog/packing-fragile-items-for-shipping): How to pack fragile items for international shipping so glassware, electronics and ceramics arrive intact — 20+ years of hard-won packing tips. - [How Long Does Customs Clearance Take?](https://citypostexpress.com/blog/how-long-does-customs-clearance-take): How long does customs clearance take? Usually 1–5 business days, but real timelines for Ireland, the UK and Europe vary — here's what speeds it up. - [Ocean Freight vs Air Freight: How to Choose for Your Move](https://citypostexpress.com/blog/ocean-freight-vs-air-freight): Ocean freight vs air freight for your international move: real costs, transit times and when to split a shipment across both. Read our guide. - [How to Fill Out Customs Forms for International Shipping](https://citypostexpress.com/blog/how-to-fill-out-customs-forms-international-shipping): Fill out CN22, CN23 & PS Form 2976 field by field. Avoid the mistakes that cause customs delays — or let City Post Express handle the paperwork for you. - [What Is Customs Clearance? A Beginner’s Guide](https://citypostexpress.com/blog/what-is-customs-clearance): What is customs clearance? The documents, duties and approval process every international shipment goes through — explained in plain English. - [The Cheapest Way to Ship Luggage Internationally from the US](https://citypostexpress.com/blog/cheapest-way-to-ship-luggage-internationally): Cheapest way to ship luggage internationally from the US — airline bags, forwarders, parcel carriers and ocean freight compared, and when each makes sense. - [Shipping Personal Items Internationally: Everything You Need to Know](https://citypostexpress.com/blog/shipping-personal-items-internationally): Shipping personal items internationally: parcel, air and ocean freight compared, plus customs, insurance and packing tips from 20+ years on the route. - [Flat-Rate International Shipping: How It Works and Why It Matters](https://citypostexpress.com/blog/flat-rate-international-shipping): Flat-rate international shipping: one fixed price covering pickup, ocean freight, customs and door delivery — no hidden fees. Get a free quote. - [How to Ship Furniture Overseas: Costs, Options, and What’s Worth It](https://citypostexpress.com/blog/how-to-ship-furniture-overseas): How to ship furniture overseas: LCL vs FCL, realistic industry cost ranges, and an honest take on what's worth shipping vs replacing. Read our guide. - [Moving Overseas with Pets: What You Need to Know Before You Go](https://citypostexpress.com/blog/moving-overseas-with-pets): Moving overseas with pets? Microchips, rabies, EU health certificates and tapeworm rules for Ireland, the UK and the EU — explained step by step. - [Study Abroad Packing List: What to Ship and What to Carry](https://citypostexpress.com/blog/study-abroad-packing-list): The 2026 study abroad packing list, sorted by what to carry vs. ship. Avoid $100–$200 excess bag fees and ship the rest. Read our guide. - [Prohibited and Restricted Items for International Shipping](https://citypostexpress.com/blog/prohibited-restricted-items-international-shipping): Prohibited and restricted items for international shipping — hazardous goods, food, weapons, electronics and country-specific notes. See the full list. ## Optional - [Terms & Conditions](https://citypostexpress.com/terms-conditions): The terms governing our shipping and moving services. - [Shipping Terms](https://citypostexpress.com/shipping-terms): Transit timelines, insurance, customs handling and the conditions attached to a move. - [Cookie Policy](https://citypostexpress.com/cookie-policy): What this site stores in the browser and how to change it. - [Accessibility Statement](https://citypostexpress.com/accessibility-statement): How the site is kept usable with a keyboard and a screen reader, and where to report a problem.