International Movers in Naperville
Free Move Quote
Free Move Quote
Free Move Quote
Planning an overseas move from Naperville starts with a conversation, not a form. Tell us where you are going, when you need to arrive and what you want to bring, and we will lay out the shipping choices that fit. Prefer to talk it through? Call 773-687-0510.
Full-Service International Movers Based in Naperville
A job transfer to Germany, a return home to India, a retirement in Portugal: every move abroad has its own deadlines and paperwork. Jackson Moving & Storage has been moving families for 100 years, and our office sits at 740 Frontenac Rd in Naperville. Overseas shipments travel through North American International, the global arm of North American Van Lines, for which Jackson is a certified agent.
Our international movers in Naperville pack, inventory and load your home here, then hand the shipment into a worldwide network built for household goods. If you are only crossing state lines, see our long-distance moving service instead.
One Team From Packing to Delivery
We handle the work on the Naperville side, from the first walk-through to the sealed container, and coordinate the overseas leg with North American International so you are not juggling separate vendors.
Choose Door-to-Door or Port Delivery
Door-to-door means your goods are delivered to the new address abroad. Port service ends at the destination port, and you arrange the final stretch yourself. We explain the trade-offs in cost and effort for your country before you decide.
Paperwork and Customs Preparation
Every country sets its own import rules. We build a detailed inventory with you and tell you which documents to have ready, so your shipment is not held up because a form or a list was missing.
Sea or Air: Matching Speed to Budget
Ocean freight suits a full household and costs less per pound but takes longer. Air shipments are faster and work well for a few boxes you need right away. Many families split the load between the two.
Planning the Overseas Timeline
Visa dates, lease ends and school terms rarely line up neatly. We work backward from the day you need your things abroad and set the packing and pickup dates in Naperville to suit.
A Single Contact for Your Move
You get one person to call with questions about dates, inventory or delivery, instead of being passed between departments and overseas partners.
Packing Built for Long Transit
A container can spend weeks at sea, in damp ports and on trucks. We wrap furniture, double-box fragile items and pad every carton. Learn more about our professional packing in Naperville.
Loading the Container Right
How a container is loaded matters as much as how boxes are packed. Heavy pieces go low, fragile cartons sit high and everything is braced so the load cannot shift on the ocean crossing.
Know the Destination Rules Early
Some countries restrict food, plants, alcohol, weapons or certain wood products. We flag common problem items during the walk-through so you can sell, give away or store them before packing day.
Updates While Your Goods Travel
Once the container leaves Naperville, you can reach your contact to ask where the shipment is in the process and when delivery is expected at the other end.
Why Naperville Families Pick Jackson for Moves Abroad
An overseas move is a big expense and a stressful one. Families from south Naperville subdivisions to the downtown riverwalk area choose us because the same local company that has moved Chicago-area homes for a century handles their shipment, backed by a national van line and its international network. Our BBB rating is A+, and our uniformed crews are background-checked.
Certified North American Van Lines Agent
Jackson is a certified agent of North American Van Lines. That relationship gives a Naperville family access to the same systems and standards used on moves across the country.
Worldwide Reach Through North American International
International shipments are handled through North American International, so the hand-off at the far end is to a partner in the same network rather than a stranger found at the last minute.
A Century in the Moving Business
Jackson has been in business for 100 years. Long experience means we have seen the problems that delay overseas moves and plan around them from the start.
ATA Member and A+ Rated
We are members of the American Trucking Associations and hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, two simple checks you can make before trusting anyone with your household.
Storage if Dates Do Not Line Up
If your home sells before your visa arrives, we can store your goods and ship later. Ask about our storage options.
Straight Answers on Every Step
Expect plain explanations of what is shipping, how it is shipping and what you need to do next. If something changes on the overseas side, we let you know.
Export Packing for Fragile Items
Dishes and glassware that survive a short local move can break on an ocean crossing. Containers are lifted by cranes, sit in humid ports and may be handled several times before they reach your door.
Our packers wrap each piece in thick paper, pack it tightly in sturdy cartons and fill every gap so nothing can move. Art, mirrors and antiques can be crated.
Pack your own clothing and linens if you like, and leave the breakables to us. Many Naperville families choose this split to save time.
A Detailed Inventory Protects Your Shipment
Customs officers at the destination want to know what is in the container. A vague list can mean questions, inspections and delays.
As we pack, each carton is numbered and its contents recorded. Furniture and high-value items are listed separately, and you review the inventory before the container is sealed.
Keep a copy with your travel documents. It also helps you check that everything arrived once your shipment is delivered.
International Move Timeline From Naperville
Three to four months out: book a survey, confirm your destination address or port and ask your employer what relocation costs they will cover.
Two months out: decide what ships by sea, what flies, what goes into storage and what you will sell or donate.
Six weeks out: gather passports, visas and any documents your new country asks for, and settle the container date.
Two weeks out: use up food, empty fuel from tools and set aside anything travelling in your suitcase.
Packing days: walk the house with the crew lead, check the inventory and keep your documents and valuables with you.
What Drives the Cost of Moving Abroad
Volume is the biggest factor: a shared container for a few rooms costs far less than a dedicated container for a whole house. Sea versus air, door delivery versus port pickup and the destination country all change the price.
Packing, crating, storage in Illinois and services at the destination also add to the total. Your written estimate lists each item so you can see where the money goes and adjust the plan.
Mistakes That Delay Overseas Moves
Shipping everything. Furniture sized for a Naperville basement or a large suburban living room may not fit a European apartment. Measure first.
Forgetting voltage. Many countries use different power. Some appliances are not worth shipping.
Packing banned items. One restricted product can hold up an entire container at customs.
Leaving documents in a box. Passports, visas and the inventory travel with you, never in the container.
Booking late. Container space and survey dates fill quickly in summer and at year end.
Our Naperville Office
International moves for Naperville and the western suburbs are planned from our office at 740 Frontenac Rd, Suite 200, Naperville, IL 60563. Our second office is at 3310 N Mannheim Rd, Suite 200, Franklin Park, IL 60131. Call 773-687-0510.
Start Your Naperville International Move
The earlier we see your home, the more shipping options you keep. Book a free in-home or virtual survey and we will help you decide what goes by sea, what flies, what stays in storage and what to sell before you leave Illinois.
Moving locally first or helping family relocate nearby? Our Naperville movers and local moving team can help, and we also serve nearby Plainfield and Wheaton.
Questions about your destination? Call 773-687-0510 or request your free international moving quote and a Jackson coordinator will follow up.
Naperville International Moving Questions
How far ahead should I book an international move from Naperville?
Contact us as soon as you have a likely departure month. Overseas moves need time for the survey, paperwork and container booking, and summer is the busiest season.
Do you offer full-service international moving with packing?
Yes. We can pack your entire home for overseas transit, load the container in Naperville and coordinate delivery abroad through North American International.
What is the difference between door-to-door and port-to-port?
Door-to-door ends at your new home abroad. Port-to-port ends at the destination port, and you arrange customs pickup and local delivery there. We explain both for your country.
Should I ship by sea or by air?
Sea freight is usually the choice for furniture and most of the household. Air is faster and suits a smaller shipment of essentials. Many families use both.
Can I store some belongings in Illinois while I live abroad?
Yes. Many clients keep furniture or keepsakes in our storage and ship only what they need overseas.
Are there items I cannot ship overseas?
Each country has its own restrictions. Common problem items include food, plants, alcohol, firearms and some wood or animal products. We review your list during the survey.
How is the cost of an international move estimated?
Cost depends on volume, shipping method, destination, service level and any packing or storage. We give you a free written estimate after the survey. Call 773-687-0510 or use the quote form.