Student Shipping Overseas

We recommend booking at least 4-6 weeks before your departure date for ocean freight, or 2-3 weeks for air freight. That said, we understand student timelines can be unpredictable — contact us even if you are on a tight schedule and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Yes, you can ship electronics. We recommend packing them in their original boxes if possible, or using plenty of padding and bubble wrap. Laptops, gaming consoles, monitors, and other electronics are all fine to ship. We offer insurance options to protect high-value items.

Our student shipping rates are already structured to be affordable for students and families. The pricing is based on volume and destination, and we keep margins slim for student moves. Contact us for a quote — you may be surprised how affordable it is compared to excess baggage fees.

Absolutely. We offer return shipping from Ireland, the UK, and Europe back to the US. Many students use us in both directions. Just get in touch a few weeks before your return date and we will arrange everything.

No problem. We can hold your shipment at a local depot until you have a confirmed delivery address. This is common with students who are still finalizing housing. Just let us know your situation and we will work with you.

For more than 2-3 extra bags, our student shipping service is almost always cheaper than paying airline excess baggage fees — and your belongings arrive safely at your door rather than having to be hauled through airports. Airlines typically charge $100-$200 per extra bag, and there are strict weight and size limits. With us, you ship what you need without those restrictions.

Yes. We deliver to university campuses, student residences, and private accommodations across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. Popular destinations include Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, University of Edinburgh, University of Oxford, and universities across Germany, France, Spain, and Italy. We coordinate delivery timing with your move-in date.

Unaccompanied baggage shipping means sending your belongings separately from your flight — they travel by ocean or air freight and are delivered to your overseas address. It is the most practical and affordable way for students to ship clothes, books, and personal items overseas without paying airline excess baggage fees. City Post Express handles the entire process: you pack your boxes, we pick them up from your US address, ship them internationally, clear customs, and deliver them to your campus or apartment.