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International Mini Moves

Flat-rate overseas shipping for personal effects and household goods — without the cost of a full container.

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Moving overseas is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. Whether you are relocating to Ireland to be closer to family, starting a new chapter in the UK, or taking a career opportunity in Europe, shipping personal items internationally should not add to the stress. City Post Express has been helping people make small international moves for over 25 years, and our door-to-door international shipping service is designed specifically for those who need to ship more than a few suitcases but less than a full container.

Our mini move service handles shipments of 20 or more boxes, along with small furniture items, personal effects, and household goods. We use co-load and partial container options to give you the cost efficiency of shared shipping without sacrificing the security of your belongings. Every item is inventoried, professionally handled, and tracked from your door in the US to your new home abroad.

Flat-rate pricing means you know exactly what you are paying before we pick up a single box. No hidden surcharges, no surprise customs fees, no bait-and-switch quotes. As an FMC-licensed freight forwarder (License #034938), we operate under strict federal regulations that protect you as a consumer. Our experience is your experience — and after tens of thousands of successful moves, we know exactly how to get your life from here to there.

We handle everything from initial consultation and packing guidance through customs clearance and final delivery. You focus on the exciting part of starting your new life. We handle the heavy lifting — literally.

Who Is This For?

Anyone relocating overseas from the US who needs to ship personal effects, household goods, and small furniture. Ideal for individuals and families moving to Ireland, the UK, or anywhere in Europe — whether you're an expat moving home or starting a new chapter abroad.

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How Ocean Freight Works

Our simple process gets your belongings where they need to be

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Tell us where you are moving, roughly how many boxes and items you have, and when you need them to arrive. We will provide a flat-rate quote with no hidden fees — usually within 24 hours.

Pack and Prepare

We provide detailed packing guidelines and a full inventory checklist. You can pack yourself or arrange professional packing through us. We will schedule a convenient pickup date at your US address.

We Ship and Clear Customs

Your belongings are securely loaded into a shared container, shipped across the Atlantic, and cleared through customs at the destination. We handle all documentation and duties paperwork on your behalf.

Delivery to Your New Home

Once cleared, your shipment is delivered to your new address. You will receive tracking updates throughout the journey so you always know where your belongings are.

What's Included

  • Flat-rate, all-inclusive pricing — no hidden fees
  • Door-to-door service from your US address to your overseas home
  • Co-load / partial container shipping for cost efficiency
  • Full inventory and documentation preparation
  • Customs clearance at the destination country
  • Real-time shipment tracking
  • Cargo insurance options for full peace of mind
  • Dedicated move coordinator from start to finish

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Why Choose City Post Express

Choosing who ships your personal belongings overseas is a big decision. Here's why thousands of families and individuals trust us.

25+ Years on These Routes

We have been shipping personal effects from the US to Ireland, the UK, and Europe since 1999. That experience means fewer delays, better rates, and the confidence that comes from having done this tens of thousands of times.

Your Money is Protected

Your shipment and your deposit are backed by a federal bond and full consumer protection. We are federally licensed, which means strict financial responsibility standards — so your money is safe from the moment you book.

Irish-Owned, Personal Touch

Founded by Robert Swords, City Post Express is built on relationships, not call volumes. You deal with real people who understand what it means to move your life overseas — because we have done it ourselves.

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What Our Customers Say

Real feedback from people who trusted us with their international move.

★★★★★

"Honestly, the relief I felt when everything arrived in Dublin was overwhelming. After months of planning this move, having one thing go perfectly smoothly almost made me cry."

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Maeve Callahan
Boston → Dublin
★★★★★

"After comparing four different international movers, City Post Express was the only one that gave us a flat rate with zero asterisks. The others all had fuel surcharges, customs handling fees, or vague estimates that kept changing."

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David & Lisa K.
Connecticut → Cork
★★★★★

"Third time using CPE. Will not use anyone else."

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Tommy Flanagan
Chicago → Galway
★★★★★

"My mother-in-law recommended City Post Express after she used them for her own move to Kilkenny. Now I understand why she would not stop talking about them. Genuinely seamless from start to finish."

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Sandra Whitfield
San Francisco → London
★★★★★

"Robert walked me through the customs paperwork line by line. I had no idea what a Transfer of Residence form was, and he made it completely painless. My 28 boxes cleared Irish customs without a single issue."

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Patrick Byrne
Philadelphia → Limerick
★★★★★

"I was terrified about shipping my grandmother's china overseas. They packed each piece individually and everything — every single piece — arrived without a scratch. That meant more to me than I can say."

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Angela DeSantis
Houston → Edinburgh
★★★★★

"Got quotes from three companies. One was double the price. Another could not give me a firm number. CPE gave me a flat rate on the phone and stuck to it."

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Marcus Williams
Denver → Manchester
★★★★★

"Moving home after twelve years in the States was emotional enough. Jennifer made the logistics the one part I did not have to worry about. She even called to check in after delivery."

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Eileen Murray
New York → Belfast
★★★★★

"Straightforward and professional. Twenty-two boxes door to door in under four weeks."

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Carlos Reyes
Austin → Madrid
★★★★★

"My sister used City Post last year and told me not to bother looking anywhere else. She was right. Same great experience — they clearly do this at a high level consistently."

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Nora Fitzgerald
Atlanta → Waterford
★★★★★

"We were worried about timing — our lease ended August 1st and we needed everything in Cork by September. Robert coordinated the whole schedule and our boxes were waiting for us when we landed."

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Derek and Siobhan Connolly
Seattle → Cork
★★★★★

"No drama. No surprises. Just a well-run operation that does what they say they will do."

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Theresa Kowalski
Minneapolis → Amsterdam
★★★★★

"The biggest worry I had was customs duties eating into my budget. City Post handled my Transfer of Residence application and I ended up paying zero duty on everything. That alone saved me a fortune."

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Brian O'Malley
Dallas → Dublin
★★★★★

"A friend from my expat group in Paris recommended CPE, and now I have recommended them to three more people. The French customs process seemed daunting but they handled every piece of documentation."

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Rachel Santoro
Miami → Paris
★★★★★

"Jennifer was incredible. She answered every panicked email I sent — and there were a lot of them — with patience and actual answers, not canned responses."

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Liam Donahue
Washington DC → Kilkenny
★★★★★

"I keep telling people: the flat rate is real. What they quoted is what I paid. After getting burned by hidden fees with a different company on a previous move, that meant everything."

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Andrea Hoffman
Portland → Bristol
★★★★★

"Used them two years ago for a small shipment and came back for the full mini move this time. Exact same level of service both times."

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Sean Gallagher
Nashville → Glasgow
★★★★★

"Robert personally called me when my shipment cleared UK customs. That kind of individual attention from an actual person — not a chatbot, not a ticket system — is why I chose them."

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Diane Chen-Murphy
San Diego → Birmingham
★★★★★

"Packed up 24 boxes of my life and handed them over to people I found online. Sounds terrifying when I put it that way, but from the first phone call I trusted them completely. Every box arrived perfect."

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Colleen Driscoll
Phoenix → Lisbon
★★★★★

"Comparing their quote to what I paid in excess baggage fees on my last international move — I wish I had known about CPE sooner. Five boxes on a flight cost me more than 26 boxes with City Post."

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James Okafor
Charlotte → Copenhagen
★★★★★

"My cousin in Galway used them. My aunt in Dublin used them. Now I have used them. It is the family-approved moving company at this point."

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Bridget Mahoney
Detroit → Galway
★★★★★

"Everything about this company is built around removing stress. The tracking, the communication, the flat pricing — it all just works. Moved 30 boxes and never once felt anxious about it."

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Troy Henderson
New York → Berlin

International Mini Moves: FAQ

Common questions about this service

Our mini move service is designed for shipments of approximately 20 or more boxes, plus small furniture items and personal effects. If you have fewer than 20 boxes, we can still help — contact us for a custom quote. There is no strict maximum; we will find the most cost-effective shipping method for your volume.

Transit times depend on the destination. Shipments to Ireland and the UK typically take 4-6 weeks by ocean freight. European destinations may take 5-8 weeks depending on the final delivery location. We also offer air freight options if you need faster delivery.

Our flat-rate price covers pickup at your US address, ocean freight, customs clearance at the destination, and delivery to your new home. The only additional costs would be customs duties or taxes imposed by the destination country, which vary depending on what you are shipping and your residency status. We will advise you on likely duties before you commit.

Yes. Small to medium furniture items such as chairs, small tables, bookshelves, and bed frames can be included in a mini move. For larger items like sofas, dining tables, or appliances, we may recommend a partial or full container depending on the total volume.

Yes. City Post Express is federally licensed and fully bonded, which means we meet strict federal standards for financial responsibility and ethical business practices. Your deposit, your cargo, and your consumer rights are fully protected.

A full international move typically involves packing and shipping an entire household — often filling a 20ft or 40ft container. A mini move is for smaller shipments: 20-80 boxes plus small furniture items, shipped via shared container (LCL) to keep costs down. If you are shipping a few rooms' worth of belongings rather than an entire house, a mini move is usually the most cost-effective option.

LCL stands for Less-than-Container Load. Instead of booking an entire container, your belongings share space with other shipments in the same container. You only pay for the space you use. Your items are securely separated and inventoried. LCL is the most affordable way to ship personal effects overseas when you do not have enough to fill a full container.

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