UK to USA Removals:
Door-to-Door Shipping to Any US State
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Moving from the UK to the USA means shipping across one of the world’s longest international freight routes and delivering into a country where your final destination could be a New York apartment, a Florida suburb, or a property in rural California. The routing, timing, and delivery logistics are completely different depending on where in the US you are going.
Trunk Logistics plans every UK to USA removal around your specific destination state, confirmed shipment volume, and US customs requirements before anything is booked. We use our own crews, our own vehicles, and our own container loading teams. Nothing is subcontracted. You have a single named contact from your first survey to the day your shipment is delivered in the USA.
- UK-wide collections using our own fleet of 25 vehicles
- Export packing by our own trained crews using materials rated for transatlantic sea freight
- FCL and LCL container shipping routed correctly for your US destination
- All CBP customs documentation prepared by Trunk Logistics before departure
- Door-to-door delivery across all 50 US states through IAM-certified partners
- Pre-shipment storage at our Essex depot, and US destination storage arranged through our IAM-certified partners if your property or visa timing requires it
Plan Your UK to USA Move
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Moving to the USA means routing your shipment correctly for your destination state. East Coast and West Coast deliveries follow entirely different schedules and costs. Share your details and we’ll put together an accurate moving plan based on where you’re going.
Our team will contact you to arrange a survey and confirm your destination routing, container type, and fixed door-to-door cost.
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Four Steps. One Contact. Delivered Anywhere In The USA.
Every Trunk Logistics USA removal follows four defined stages. Your destination state, container type, CBP documentation, and delivery logistics are all confirmed before a single item is packed.
Survey, plan, and fix your price
A trained member of our own team carries out your survey in person or by video. We confirm your shipment volume, determine whether FCL or LCL is right for your move, identify your correct US routing based on destination state, and prepare your CBP customs documentation in advance. Your fixed all-inclusive price is confirmed here, no online estimates, no price changes after booking.
Pack and collect using our own crews
Your belongings are packed by our own export-trained crews using materials rated for transatlantic sea freight. We collect from anywhere in the UK using our fleet of 25 vehicles. Your collection is planned around your schedule, not ours.
Ship on the correct route with CBP documentation already prepared
Your shipment is loaded by our own container loading team and dispatched via scheduled sea freight on the correct route for your US destination, East Coast or West Coast. CBP customs documentation prepared by Trunk Logistics before departure is coordinated with our IAM-certified US partners on arrival. Getting this right before shipping is what keeps your shipment moving when it reaches the US.
Delivered to your address across any US state
Once cleared by CBP, your shipment is transported from the arrival port to your property through our IAM-certified US partner network. Whether you are moving to a major city or a more remote location, inland transport and final delivery are coordinated by your single Trunk Logistics contact throughout.
How long does a UK to USA removal take?
Most UK to USA moves take 6 to 12 weeks door-to-door by sea freight. The single biggest variable is where in the USA you are moving to, East Coast and West Coast, routes follow entirely different shipping lanes with significantly different transit times.
- East Coast (New York, Miami, Baltimore): 6–8 weeks door-to-door
- West Coast (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle): 10–12 weeks via Panama Canal routing
- Inland states: additional transit time from port applies depending on destination
- Air freight: available for smaller time-critical shipments, 1–2 weeks, but at significantly higher cost
FCL shipments move faster with fewer handling stages than LCL consolidated shipments. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) clearance adds working days at the American end. When documentation is accurate and your entry status is confirmed, this stage is straightforward. When it is not, shipments are held at port. Learn more about Customs Documentation.
Your exact timeline is confirmed before booking based on your destination state, measured volume, and chosen shipping method. If you want to understand the full customs process in detail, our guide covers it.
Understand exactly how long your move will take based on your specific shipment volume and chosen route
The Accreditations Behind a Transatlantic Removal Done Properly
Moving from the UK to the USA involves transatlantic sea freight, CBP customs clearance, and delivery across a country of 50 states. The accreditations Trunk Logistics holds exist because international moves at this scale require verified partners, professional standards, and genuine accountability.
Shipping to the USA without a CBP-ready documentation process and a verified US delivery network is where international moves go wrong. These accreditations confirm Trunk Logistics has both.
What Your UK To USA Removal Costs
The USA is not a single delivery zone and UK to USA removals are not priced as a flat rate. A shared container to New York and a full container to a property outside Los Angeles involve completely different routing, handling, and inland delivery costs.
Trunk Logistics prices every move on confirmed shipment volume, container type, US routing, and final delivery destination, not online estimates. Your move cost covers everything: UK collection, export packing, container loading, transatlantic sea freight, CBP customs coordination, US port handling, and inland delivery to your address. Marine insurance is arranged directly and included in your plan.
There are no hidden costs. What you are quoted after your survey is what you pay.
Volume is the primary cost driver, it determines container size, packing requirements, and handling at both ends. Routing affects price directly as West Coast shipments travel further and cost more than East Coast deliveries. Delivery destination adds cost for properties far from the arrival port or in states with more complex inland logistics.
Online quote tools cannot account for US routing differences, CBP documentation requirements, or the true cost of inland delivery across a country the size of the United States. They produce a number without any of this being measured or planned. Trunk Logistics does not work this way as your fixed price comes from a survey, not a calculator.
Over 1,500 customers have reviewed Trunk Logistics on Google and Trustpilot. Accurate, transparent pricing with no surprises is the most consistent theme across those reviews.
Built from a real survey. Covers every stage including US inland delivery. Doesn’t change after booking
Frequently Asked Questions About Moving To the USA From UK
I've seen varied quotes online for UK to USA removals. Why is there a difference?
Online quotes for international moves almost always miss the elements that make up the real cost, accurate shipment volume, correct US routing, CBP documentation handling, port charges, and inland delivery to your specific state. A quote that doesn’t account for these will change, sometimes significantly, once the move is properly planned. Every Trunk Logistics price is built from a survey that measures and accounts for all of these. The price confirmed after your survey is the price you pay.
Does my visa or residency status affect when I can ship my belongings to USA?
Yes. CBP assesses your shipment against your entry and residency status in the USA. If your shipment arrives before your visa is active or your entry status is confirmed, it can be held at port with storage charges accumulating. We align your dispatch timing with your visa and entry status during survey planning so your shipment arrives when it can actually be cleared and delivered.
Can Trunk Logistics deliver to any US state, including less accessible locations?
Yes. We deliver across all 50 states through our IAM-certified US partner network. Delivery to major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Chicago is straightforward. For more remote or rural locations, inland transport is planned in advance based on your exact address. Distance from port, road access, and any local delivery restrictions are all factored into your moving plan before booking.
What is the difference between shipping to the East Coast versus the West Coast?
East Coast ports such as New York and Baltimore are reached via the North Atlantic route in approximately 6–8 weeks. West Coast ports such as Los Angeles and Seattle require routing through the Panama Canal, adding both distance and transit time, typically 10–12 weeks door-to-door. The cost difference between the two routes is meaningful, which is why your destination state is confirmed at survey stage before your price is fixed.
Can I send some belongings by air and the rest by sea?
Yes, and for some moves this is the most practical approach. If you need essential items quickly after arriving in the USA, we can ship a smaller priority consignment by air freight, typically 1–2 weeks, while your main household shipment follows by sea. Both shipments are planned and coordinated by your single Trunk Logistics contact so nothing is lost between the two.
Is marine insurance included in my USA removal quote?
Marine insurance is not included as standard but is arranged directly by Trunk Logistics so you do not need to source it separately. Cover options are presented during your survey so you choose the right level of protection before your shipment is loaded. Given the distance and number of handling stages involved in a transatlantic move, we strongly recommend taking out cover.
Get Your Fixed UK to USA Removal Quote
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Ready to move forward? A Trunk Logistics specialist will contact you to confirm your shipment volume, plan your US routing, prepare your CBP customs documentation, and give you a fixed all-inclusive price with no hidden costs, no online estimates, delivered to any US state.
Our team will contact you to arrange a survey and confirm your shipping route, CBP requirements, and fixed cost before anything is booked.
Message us if you need quick advice on your planned move to USA