International Sea & Air Shipping is an international moving company offering door to door services worldwide. As a top international shipping company, we provide full container service and lift van services both to and from the USA with complete documentation, custom assistance, insurance, shipping, storage and inland transportation. International Sea & Air Shipping is Licensed by:FMC: Federal Maritime CommissionAs a NON-VESSEL COMMON CARRIER (NVOCC)License No. 023238NFMCSA: Federal Motor Carrier Safety AdministrationUSDOT. (Department of Transportation) No. 2052864MC No. 718931International Sea & Air Shipping is a proud member of the following Associations:AMSA: American Moving and Storage AssociationBBB: Better Business Bureau
International Sea & Air Shipping (internationalmoving.com) has 334 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5.
Also known as
internationalmoving.com
Website
internationalmoving.com
Category
Moving & Storage
Location
Elmont, New York
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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The representatives were very helpful before and during our move. Everything was handled from door to door. I provided the team with the information that they required at different stages including customs and they along with their associates handled everything. Thank you very much for all of your assistance.
Response from International Sea & Air ShippingAug 13, 2025
We are so glad to hear our representatives could assist you so thoroughly and professionally! Thank you for your review.
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Teri
A Nightmare International Move – Avoid at All Costs
We contracted **International Sea & Air Movers** to pack and ship our belongings from Brooklyn, NY to our new home in Italy. We were quoted a reasonable price that included full packing, custom-built crates for artwork, and coordination with **Bliss Moving** in Italy for customs clearance and delivery, including the extra cost for delivering up one additional floor.
At first, everything seemed great. Our sales rep, was personable and convincing. But once the sale was complete, the experience turned into an absolute nightmare.
Our assigned move coordinator, was unhelpful from the start—slow, vague, and unresponsive. If we didn’t email her, we wouldn’t hear from her at all. Her “coordination” amounted to one-line answers that provided no real information, even though this was a life-changing international move for us.
**Packing Day – April 29, 2025**
The moving dispatcher, assured us he was sending the “A” squad. Instead, it took them 10 hours (not the 4 hours promised) to pack our apartment. One mover spent more time texting than packing, the custom crates we paid extra for were never built on-site (apparently they were the wrong size and sitting in a warehouse), and the team had to call in backup just to finish by 9 PM. No follow-up call from Ronnie as promised.
We moved to Italy the next day with essentials for what we thought would be a **6–8 week wait** for our container. Instead, our belongings sat in a Brooklyn warehouse for **two months** with no explanation or proactive updates.
**16 weeks later** we finally heard from Bliss Moving in Italy—only to be told we had to pay **an additional €1,000 in “fees”** before delivery could be scheduled. These were supposedly for splitting the load into two smaller trucks, but we were told earlier a larger truck was possible. It felt like ransom: pay the fees or you won’t get your belongings. We had already paid for delivery to our apartment, yet now there were “unexpected port fees” and “transfer fees” from Genoa to Milan—why it wasn’t delivered directly from the port is still a mystery.
We paid under protest, and now, after months of living in an empty apartment on lawn furniture, we’re told delivery won’t be until **August 23, 2025**—**nearly four months** after pickup.
**Summary:**
* Misleading sales process
* Incompetent and unresponsive move coordination
* Poor packing execution (custom crates not provided)
* Lack of communication for months
* Surprise extra fees before delivery
* Endless delays and excuses
Leaving your home and moving to another country is stressful enough—**International Sea & Air Movers and Bliss Moving made it a nightmare**. I would never recommend them for any international move.
Update 9/26/25
Be sure to write down EVERY Thing in down to a pen cap color, my husbands watch and our Nintendo switch magically disappeared. We had full coverage BUT since these were not listed line item by line item we will not be reimbursed, but somehow my double boiler (not listed as an independent item is covered) Our 2 month old dining room table was also damaged, thankfully the Bliss moving team in Italy had it together, noted the damage and my double boiler and we will be reimbursed (minus the $500 deductible)
Oh well, glad its done.
Response from International Sea & Air ShippingAug 12, 2025
Dear Teri,
We are sorry to hear that your move did not meet your expectations and regret that certain aspects left you feeling frustrated. We would like to address the points you raised to ensure clarity.
Timeline: Please note on your written Export Form, you specifically requested arrival of the shipment after July 19. This is why the container did not depart until the end of June, in order to comply with your desired timeline. Therefore, the delivery date of August 23 will fall just 3 days outside the 8 week window. Furthermore, your contract only included 30 days free storage. Although an additional month of storage incurred, in good faith, you were granted 2 months of storage at no extra cost for the duration your shipment was in our warehouse - per your request. During this time, we paid for the space your shipment occupied.
Crating: The custom crates for your artwork were prepared off-site at our warehouse to ensure proper sizing and compliance with shipping standards. This is an industry-wide standard practice. We regret if this was not explained to you in advance, but rest assured the job was completed efficiently.
Packing Day Timing: The packing process did take longer than initially estimated, largely due to the care required for fragile items and the overall volume. While our goal is always to complete within the projected window, we believe it was important to ensure everything was properly protected for international transport. Ultimately, we still finished within the same day.
Additional Fees in Italy: The charges communicated by our Italian partner, Bliss Moving, are related to access restrictions at your residence. They are necessary when the container is unable to reach the delivery address, requiring smaller vehicles and extra labor for double handling. We understand how frustrating it can be to face unplanned expenses, however we did not have your full address at time of booking and therefore we weren't able to advise at that time without the relevant information.
Communication: We acknowledge if our communication did not meet your expectations for frequency and detail. We will be reviewing our coordination process and correspondences to assess if there is room for improvement.
While we understand your disappointment, the services contracted were completed in line with industry practices, and the additional charges were in accordance with destination regulations. That said, your feedback is important to us and we will be reviewing matters internally.
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Scott
This company and team were awesome in…
This company and team were awesome in our long distance international move to the Philippines. We packed our own things and wrapped them in heavy blankets but used their pickup and Delivery service providers both were excellent. Everything we had made it there in the condition it was when shipped. The communication from international sea and air was excellent from start to finish! The shipment came in a month later then they expected but knowing the Philippines, I already knew it takes 2 1/2+ months usually a bit more then 3, it took 3 1/2 by the time it was unloaded. The Delivery company they use was top notch and handled all of the customs and documents without hassle and were there videoing with my family during inspection before release. The truck driver had a difficult and tight access to our home, his driving skills backing up a 40' container on a bridge and tight turn were beyond amazing raising power lines on top of it to get in. The crew was efficient and quick. I wouldn't hesitate at all and I highly recommend this company and their partners for your international move.
Response from International Sea & Air ShippingAug 11, 2025
It was a pleasure assisting you with your move to the Philippines, Scott. We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave such a detailed and glowing 5-star review!
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Antoinetta S.
Professionalism at its best!
I was put to ease with this team of professionals. Any questions I had were answered in a timely fashion and everyone handled their departments with knowledge. They got the job done, and I am pleased.
Response from International Sea & Air ShippingAug 6, 2025
Thank you, Antoinetta, for the positive feedback! We're so glad you were happy with our team of professionals.
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Alex P.
Hello
Hello, my name is Alex Preda and me and my wife just moved from Tennessee to Los Montesinos ( Alicante ).
International Sea & Air Shipping was a great company and we used a 20 feet container. Everything was great, in time and good conditions.
Thank you!
Response from International Sea & Air ShippingJul 21, 2025
We're thrilled to hear this, Alex! Thank you for the feedback.
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Michelle S.
Professional & Efficient!
We had a great experience working with International Sea & Air shipping company. The team was professional and courteous throughout the entire process, and their packing services were top-notch—everything was handled with great care. Communication was clear and consistent from start to finish, which made the whole process feel smooth and organized.
Toward the end, there was a slight increase from the original estimate, but the team took the time to explain the reasons behind the adjustment, and it felt fair and justified. Overall, we were very satisfied and would absolutely recommend their services.
Response from International Sea & Air ShippingJul 12, 2025
Thank you, Michelle, for the positive feedback! It means a lot to our team; and we’re so glad the process was smooth and proficient.
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Bee A.
This company is fantastic
This company is fantastic! Hillary was my wonderful point person for the logistics and accommodated a change of date and all negotiations with the kindest and most customer-considerate professionalism. Jeanine managed the booking and was very responsive. Ronnie made a miracle happen with my pick-up date, and the packing and loading crew of four guys worked cheerfully all day in sweltering heat to get me packed up and on my way. I can't say enough good things -- I was completely overwhelmed with everything and they saved my sanity. Thank you International Moving!
Response from International Sea & Air ShippingJun 26, 2025
Bee, we are absolutely thrilled that our team was able to provide you with such a positive and stress-free experience. It means a lot to us to receive this feedback. We will ensure the rest of the move goes as smoothly!
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Matt
Professional and fast
You have to move in 3 weeks, what do you do? I was fortunate to have researched and chose International Sea & Air Shipping because they completely solved the challenge with the upmost speed and professionalism. It’s a chaotic time while moving and I felt like I could fully trust their process every step of the way. Ms. Cammer was amazing!
Response from International Sea & Air ShippingJun 26, 2025
Matt, thank you for sharing this positive feedback! We are thrilled to hear we earned and kept your trust, and that you were happy with our sales rep Ms. Cammer.