Moving abroad is a big deal. We treat it like one.
One all-in price, door to door, and a coordinator who knows your destination and picks up when you call.
Free. A coordinator replies within one business day.
- Since 1969
- FMC licensed
- BBB A+
- Customer reviews

Our family's name is on every move.
Three generations of the Karys family have run Astro since 1969. We've built that name one move at a time.
Peter Karys, CEO, and Jason Karys, Director of Operations.
How an international move with Astro works
- 01Astro
Survey
We look at what you're shipping, by video call or in person, so the quote is based on your actual household.
- 02Astro
Quote
One written quote for origin packing, freight, customs, and delivery. One contract, with Astro.
- 03Local partner · origin
Packing
A vetted local crew packs, inventories, and loads your goods on a date we schedule with you.
- 04Astro
Freight
Ocean container or air freight, depending on volume and timing. We confirm departure and arrival dates.
- 05Astro
Customs
We prepare the export and import paperwork and tell you exactly what to sign or supply.
- 06Local partner · destination
Delivery
A vetted local crew delivers to your door, unpacks, and places furniture where you want it.
Where are you headed?
We move people and businesses between more than 100 countries, including Ireland, the UK, Germany and Greece. Pick yours and we'll start your quote.
Get a quote for my moveWhy move with Astro
Someone who knows your destination.
Our coordinators have decades of experience with customs and delivery overseas.
Vetted crews at both ends.
The movers who pack and deliver are local partners we've checked and chosen.
One all-in price.
Packing, freight, customs clearance and delivery are in the quote you sign.
What customers say
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One contact for every move, and a quote per employee.
For moving companies
We work with local movers as origin agents, packing and loading, and as destination agents, clearing and delivering. If your company does international household work and wants to take on Astro moves, contact us with your location and the services you offer.
Common questions
All questionsHow much does an international move cost?
Four factors determine the price of an international move: how much you're shipping, what location you are shipping to, whether it travels via a full container (FCL), less than container load (LCL) or an air freight shipment, and how easy it is to load and deliver at each end. Special items like pianos, art or a car add to it. Your quote is based on a survey of what you actually own, and it covers packing, freight, customs clearance and delivery.
Small international moves typically range from $2,000 to $5,500, while larger household moves requiring dedicated shipping containers can cost considerably more. Pricing varies based on shipment size, destination and services required.
What does the quote include?
Astro International aims to provide comprehensive door-to-door quotes including packing, freight, customs clearance, destination handling charges and delivery at destination all factored in. We will send you an initial quote based on the information you provide about the size of your shipment. Then, before scheduling the move, we will survey what you actually want to ship, by video call or in person, and give you a more accurate quote. You sign one contract with Astro for your entire move. We coordinate everything from origin to destination, including packing crews, ocean freight, customs brokers and delivery companies, so you don't have to manage multiple providers yourself.
What is not included in the quote?
Import duties and taxes are set by the destination country. Shipments of household goods are sometimes duty-free and sometimes not depending on the country. Your coordinator will tell you what to expect before you sign. Customs authorities may occasionally select shipments for additional inspections. These inspections can result in unexpected charges that are outside Astro's control and cannot be predicted in advance.
How do you choose your moving partners?
Astro International has been in business over 50 years and has vetted and developed relationships with highly qualified movers, truckers and freight forwarders. Your Astro coordinator schedules and manages the move with our trusted partners. Throughout the process, Astro remains your single point of contact and takes responsibility for coordinating your shipment from beginning to end.
How does customs work, and what do I need to provide?
We prepare the export documentation, provide the import forms to complete and tell you what additional documents you will need to supply. What's needed depends on the destination country, so your coordinator gives you the list for your route before you pack.
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Tell us where you're moving in about two minutes. A coordinator replies within one business day.
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