It’s time to say “bon voyage” to London as you plan your exciting relocation to Europe or further afield. While you’re undoubtedly looking forward to a new life overseas, the reality can often be a mixed bag. How does one go about organising a move to a new country? Is it possible to arrange a door-to-door delivery of your cherished belongings? Will your valuables be safe during transit? Many questions arise, so let’s help you with some practical tips.
Anthony Ward Thomas is an international removal company; our distinctive removal vehicles are often seen at some of Europe’s top locations. With hundreds of overseas moves annually due to our impeccable levels of service delivery, we’re the natural choice for Londoners who need a premium-level service. We’ll discuss the ins and outs of moving abroad in this blog to ensure you feel confident you’re in safe hands.
Contents
- Choosing Anthony Ward Thomas for International Removals
- Types of International and European Removal Services
- European Removals to the Continent’s Major Hubs
- International Removals to Dubai and Beyond
- International Preparation Assistance and Additional Services
- Why Choose Anthony Ward Thomas for International Removals?
Choosing Anthony Ward Thomas for International Removals
It’s official – you’re trading in London life for a chateau in rural France or a ski chalet in the Swiss Alps, and you’re ready for a new adventure overseas. However, after a quick exploration of your current home, the reality of packing up your fine wine collection, antiques, art and other valuables causes a few sleepless nights – how will everything survive the move?
Fortunately, Anthony Ward Thomas has extensive experience and expertise in international moves. We understand our customers’ concerns about safeguarding high-value items, so we emphasise stress-free relocation through comprehensive planning.
Our customers have the luxury of working with a moving company that is a member of the Master Removers Group and has a global network of vetted partners. We provide trustworthy service from start to finish.
Comprehensive End-to-End Service
People want to arrive in their new Spanish Villa or luxury apartment in Berlin without opening a moving box to find their prized vase collection in pieces. We cover all your packing, transportation, customs, and unpacking needs.
White-Glove Service
Our team regularly handles antiques, artwork, and fragile items for households and businesses. We apply a white glove service to these items, knowing that some are extremely expensive or irreplaceable.
Flexible Scheduling
All our international relocations fit around your schedule, including departure and arrival times. We have a laser focus on deadlines and timings, and every international move comes with a unique strategy to ensure we meet them.
High Standards
We’ll discuss our accreditation, quality protocols, and customer testimonials later in this blog. We enjoy lifelong customers because of our impeccable standards and because there’s no room for error when handling valuables.
Types of International and European Removal Services
Now, it’s time to cover the practical side of moving overseas. This section will focus on the various transportation methods, including an overview of each freight service. Don’t worry if this appears daunting – we’ll walk you through each option during your initial assessment to ensure you feel confident.
Part-Load and Groupage Service
- A cost-effective solution for smaller moves where we combine shared consignments in one larger group.
- This is a shared consignment approach without quality compromise or risk issues.
- All part-load jobs with other Anthony Ward Thomas and our partner customers ensure security for your belongings.
- Frequent departures to the Continent ensure timely deliveries as per agreed deadlines.
Road/Truck Moves
- Road freight is ideal for short- and medium-haul European destinations and is our most popular package.
- Benefits include lower cost compared to air freight and flexible scheduling.
- Our team has expert furniture handling and placement skills, including waste removal.
- This service is suitable for most destinations across Europe but not feasible for a majority of international locations.
Sea Freight Shipping
- We recommend sea freight for long-distance travel (cost-effective and reliable for locations outside of Europe).
- Export wrapping, inventory management, and related pre-shipping preparation are included.
- Thorough customs handling by Anthony Ward Thomas-approved personnel to ensure you have the correct documentation.
European Removals to the Continent’s Major Hubs
Europe is almost our second home, with frequent trips to relocations across various European countries, including France, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Italy, and more – we’re happy to accommodate your needs. Moving overseas can be an arduous undertaking, but not with us. We provide seamless planning, loading, transportation, and unpacking services as standard.
To ensure smooth communication, we work with multilingual personnel to remove missing details, including documentation and visa/customs regulations. We also offer reverse removal services for collections from European destinations back to the UK, which many temporary business relocation clients use.
Removals to France
- Expertise in moving to Paris, Cap Ferrat, and other regions.
- Export wrapping, professional unpacking, and furniture placement.
- You’ll be enjoying a croissant and coffee in France before you know it
Removals to Switzerland
- Tailored services for Swiss moves to Geneva, Zurich, and ski chalets in Gstaad.
- Expert handling of fragile items and customs assistance.
- A thorough understanding of route planning for road freight to plan for rural roads and harsher winter conditions.
Removals to Germany
- Frequent trips between Germany and the UK, stopping at Munich, Berlin and other top German locations.
- Detailed attention documents and timetables to remove any issues with German customs.
- A removal service to match Germany’s attention to detail and efficiency.
Removals to Spain
- Reliable services for homes, villas, and lodges throughout Spain.
- White-glove service for valuable items.
- Available for door-to-door delivery to Madrid, Barcelona and all popular destinations and resorts in Spain.
Removals to Belgium
- Frequent removal journeys to Brussels and other major cities and towns throughout Belgium.
- Model efficiency for moves of all sizes.
- Thorough logistical planning and exceptional customer care throughout.
These are a few examples of our core European removals. As mentioned, we’re happy to help you relocate to any European destination. We will ensure you have everything ready for a smooth, positive experience.
International Removals to Dubai and Beyond
Anthony Ward Thomas frequently relocates people and businesses to Dubai. It’s a destination causing a buzz throughout the business world and trends for a reason. Every major company wants to base itself in Dubai, so we offer comprehensive moving services to this globally important hub. Don’t worry if you’re unsure what type of international removal service is suitable – we’ll tackle this during our consultation.
Storage for International Moves
Many customers who relocate to Dubai use self storage to stagger the relocation. This allows them to control every aspect of their relocation and move non-essential boxes, appliances, and furniture out of their homes while packing continues. Our team packs directly from your storage unit to reduce hassle and provide more convenience.
Several Freight Options
A part-load haulage option is available for relocations to Dubai to reduce costs, which is ideal for business customers with smaller volumes. Many business clients retain possessions in the UK due to temporary or dual locations, making storage a vital service. We’ll assist with all documents and shipping needs—more on that in the next section.
International Preparation Assistance and Additional Services
European and international removals differ slightly in terms of freight options. Due to logistical and border control changes, road freight to your location is not always feasible. For example, it might be possible for a country like Turkey, which is more accessible by road but less so for Dubai.
Another reality is dealing with more visas and documentation, which changes for every country, regardless of distance. That’s why customers like working with us—we research to ensure the process is as smooth as possible.
Here’s an overview of our international removals:
- Packing and Material Supply: Professional-grade packing materials are available.
- Customs Handling: Comprehensive documentation and customs clearance support.
- Storage Options: Secure, spotless storage facilities for partial moves.
- Antique and Fragile Item Handling: Expert care for irreplaceable goods.
- Easy consultation and home visits for accurate assessment.
- Free, jargon-free quotations tailored to individual needs.
- The step-by-step strategy is provided upfront.
You can confidently continue your preparations while delegating several tasks to our team. We dot the I’s and cross the T’s for every relocation abroad, regardless of your destination.
Why Choose Anthony Ward Thomas for International Removals?
On paper, booking an overseas moving company from London isn’t too tasking because there are many removal providers. However, more choice doesn’t necessarily guarantee a premium service, which is what our customers need, especially when transporting high-value items. When you book with us, you can expect dependability, a vast global reach, and unmatched expertise.
We have full assurance of no third-party involvement by working with a strong network of partner companies we trust to perform to our standards. Our membership with Master Removers Group is crucial as it provides a series of removal and storage depots throughout the UK, ideal for long-distance relocations for stopovers.
Everyone at Anthony Ward Thomas commits to exceeding customer expectations and a noteworthy BAR accreditation for additional assurance. Likewise, our quality policy is in place to maintain high-quality delivery and customer care.
We always say not to take our word for it – we have independent testimonials from our five-star Google ratings – read our reviews for insights from past and present customers. You see some real-life success stories of stress-free international moves with references to courtesy, professionalism, and efficiency in the written reviews.
We’re happy to accommodate unique specifications and flexible European and international services. Everything amounts to a premium level of service that other moving companies struggle to achieve.
Premium International Relocations with Anthony Ward Thomas
We conclude another informative article and hope you feel more confident about arranging your overseas relocation. Moving abroad can be daunting, but using a removal provider with a sterling reputation reduces headaches and ensures a premium standard of service.
Anthony Ward Thomas is known as London’s prestige removal and storage company. While all long-distance relocations are challenging to organise, we excel at delivering the tricky jobs with the same level of expertise we instil for London moves.
Click here to begin a consultation – we’ll send you a free, detailed quote with no hidden fees or charges. Onsite inspections are available for complicated jobs to ensure we understand every detail.