I had an excellent experience with my out of state move from California to Spain. The price was competitive and it was worth every penny ... Everyone was professional from beginning to end. I also had partial packing service and also transport three cars, the whole process went smoothly and arrived safe, in a perfect condition! I will definitely use them for my next move. read more

We arranged our international move through an American company, International Van Lines, who partnered with Schmidt Global Relocations on the European side. They really did not do well by us. First, they charged us 300 euros extra for a "special shuttle" because their enormous semi-truck couldn't fit into our apartment building's generous parking area. That could have been anticipated anywhere in Europe, and in my view was an unfair "extra" to request. While the lady with whom we emailed was friendly and polite, she was ultimately not useful or helpful, as nothing we requested or advocated for was ever received on our end. We were given a moving date and time frame that lasted all day, on a workday. We rearranged our whole schedule to make ourselves available, and got no communication for hours. In the end their movers arrived at nearly midnight on the scheduled day, and were physically unable to carry 8 of our 32 boxes up the 4 flights stairs - my husband carrying up about 10 of them himself, and the 6 largest were left in the basement. The men were clearly exhausted, gasping for breath, and it was painful to watch them struggling to carry our boxes upstairs. This looks like exploitive work conditions, or just plan bad planning for a clearly-communicated move situation. Finally I went down and carried six boxes up the stairs myself, one by one, and I am far from being a fit, professional mover. So, in short, we did not get the service we had expected and paid for. We asked for some compensation, at least for the moving we did ourselves, but nothing ever came of it. I am severely disappointed in Schmidt Relocations, and would have expected better from a reputable company like this. Do not recommend working with them, as you have no idea the quality of service you may receive. read more

We moved from our office in downtown Miami to Sydney, Australia, and Schmidt made the entire process stress-free. A friend had used them for a move to Tokyo and spoke highly of their service, so we gave them a shot. They showed up exactly on time, packed everything securely, and handled our electronics and furniture with extra care. Communication was great throughout. Everything arrived safely and on schedule. Highly recommend them for any international relocation! read more

When my best friend and his wife told me they were finally making the big move from San Francisco to Melbourne, Australia, I knew it was going to be a massive undertaking. As someone who had helped them through every stage of wedding planning, job transitions, and even finding their first home, I felt personally invested in making sure this international move went smoothly too. After doing some serious research together, we landed on Schmidt International Shipping -- and let me tell you, it was one of the best decisions we made. From the first phone call, Schmidt's team was organized, informative, and genuinely kind. On moving day, I was there helping them sort and prep last-minute items, and I witnessed firsthand how professional and punctual the movers were. They arrived early, took time to walk everyone through the process, and used top-tier protective materials to wrap everything from antique vases to electronics and even a beloved upright piano. They meticulously labeled each box by room and destination, which made me feel at ease knowing my friends' belongings were in such capable hands. Nothing felt rushed--every step was deliberate and thoughtful. What stood out most was the communication. Even after the items left the port, Schmidt kept my friends regularly updated on shipment progress, customs updates, and arrival timelines. Although I wasn't part of the unpacking process in Australia, my friends reported that upon arrival overseas in Melbourne, Schmidt was just as courteous and efficient, ensuring that unloading and unpacking went just as smoothly. Seeing how relieved and grateful my friends were, I couldn't help but feel a little proud for having helped guide them to the right company. A huge thank you to Schmidt International Shipping for making such a major life transition feel manageable and even enjoyable. I'd recommend them without hesitation to anyone moving internationally--especially if you want peace of mind every step of the way. read more

Getting information and updates from various people was challenging. Long wait times on updates and shipping to USA

We received a $5K quote for a small shipment from San Francisco to France (6 bikes and ~15 boxes) with an estimate of 10-14 weeks. While expensive, we decided to go with them because of the good reviews here. Unfortunately, they are now telling us that our shipment will arrive over 18 weeks after it was picked up. They requested the full fee to be paid upfront and now are telling me they have no control over the timing and are refusing to give me any kind of discount. While I understand that international shipments are hard to predict, others should know that this company cannot guarantee any kind of timeframe for their service. Next time, I will go with a more reliable provider. read more

My brother was in need to uproot abroad to the Philippines back in early May this year and I have experience with using international shipping companies to help the move. I used this company, Schmidt International Shipping, where their service reigned supreme in customer service when I talked to the sales rep, the professional movers and getting all the paper in-line with the move. Paul helped us get it all together with pick up and delivery and within 2 weeks, everything was delivered with no missing items and no added fees. We were both very satisfied with everything. read more

Avoid Schmidt Global Relocations. They threatened to hold our shipment, and still did not provide an explanation to the additional costs that they charged. They are not honest and have violated my rights as a consumer. If you also have had issues with Schmidt, I recommend that you report the company at https://www.consuwijzer.nl/. read more

Schmidt has been exceptionally professional and courteous throughout our international move from NYC to London. We had an excellent experience working with them. I surveyed multiple moving companies and Schmidt stood out as offering high-quality service at a fair price. Thank you! read more

Very satisfied with all the options and good monthly prices you won't be disappointed

I have some family in SF who were moving out to Australia and they asked for recommendations on moving companies. Heard about this company through a friend who also moved out of the country recently. Brad was the associate who helped me over the phone. He gave us a great deal and reassured my family that their belongings would be in good hands during the transition process. My family had a lot of old delicate family antiques that required special handling. Once everything was scheduled, we had everything sorted out on the day the movers came. read more

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If you are looking for a fantastic international shipping company, Schmidt International Shipping will definitely meet your needs. We moved from Richmond, CA to Panama City, Panama. Once our household goods arrived in Panama City, Schmidt International Shipping hired Canal Movers and Logistics Corporation to deliver our goods to us. After unpacking everything, we only found one broken plate. Everything about our move from start to finish was exceptional and the care taken in packing our belongings and getting everything to us was seamless and the best moving experience we've ever had. And we've been moved professionally five other times because of my job (domestically in the U.S.). You won't regret hiring Schmidt International Shipping. read more

This is a company to avoid. A lot of hidden cost and a very poor service. They damaged a very expensive carpet and they simply offered to pay $0.60 per pound. Very unprofessional people! read more

My parents sold their place in Fremont, California and are retiring in Calgary, Canada. They have a plethora of furniture amongst other items to move but it's an international move and they're not going to uhaul it to Canada lol. So I found this moving company on yelp and came across Schmidt International Shipping and upon calling them I had budget that I needed to maintain for my parents. They were able to quote for all the items moved and proceeded with the scheduling. After the schedule they were able to pack and ship everything accordingly and despite a minor delay with customs, it was delivered safe and sound. Schmidt made everything so easy and stress free! They deserve every star! read more

Very disappointed. We hired them to move us from emeryville to Toronto. As expected estimates were off and there's no proper communication on when we will receive our goods. I realize COVID throws everyone off, however don't accept business if you can't manage it. It's been 20 days since we moved to Toronto and our goods have not left the Bay Area. we are left without essential supplies. We also got hit with an additional $350 without any explanation. We are still waiting and I'll update this review should anything change. read more

I am actually writing this review on behalf of my cousin since she doesn't use yelp much. She graduated last year from architect school and she was having trouble finding a good job in the bay area. She decided to try to go back to her home roots in Hong Kong since they had more opportunities there. I actually found this company from a coworker who had used them when his parents moved back to China so I then recommended it to my cousin when I heard she was considering moving! Fast forward a few months, and my cousin hired Schmidt to help her move! They were great at communicating with her and her parents (who were super anxious about the move) and very responsive with her emails. They were organized and prompt when the day came to pack up her stuff. they were friendly, efficient, and very professional. My cousin felt that she was in good hands. MORE importantly is that when my cousin got to Hong Kong, all her stuff was delivered on time as scheduled and all intact! It made her moving situation much less stressful considering that she had to move halfway across the world on her own. I would definitely recommend Schmidt International Shipping for all my friends are moving internationally. I know that if me or my family member's ever have to move to a different country, you know who I'll be contacting! read more

These guys are amazing! Like most people I hate moving and I hate having to use moving companies to move. Ideally, I'd have 5 clones of myself to do the move especially since I had to move from 2 different locations, but these guys are even better! They were able to coordinate the move from San Francisco (my place) and Dallas (my girlfriend's place) to LA (our new place) without a hitch. And when I say "without a hitch" I mean, no delays, nothing broken, constant updates and communication. I honestly expected them to show up late and arrive late due to past experiences, but I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. The guys that came to both locations were extremely courteous and professional. They came on time, quickly and very carefully packed everything so that nothing got damaged, and loaded up their trucks and were on the road in no time. They even coordinated the different trucks so that we could get everything moved in on one day!! Needless to say, I will be using them again if/when I need to move again, and will recommend them to all my friends and family! Thank you guys so much for making a normally stressful ordeal, painless and swift! read more

Best moving expierence i've ever had. Have dealt with domestic movers during military pcs and this international company blew any previous company we dealt with. We moved from San Fran to Oxfordshire England and had no issues at any point. Highly recommend this company. Pleasant people. When using Mayflower for a previous move we had a rough bunch of people that made me anxious. Not the case here. Move with confidence. read more

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To say I'm grateful for these guys is an understatement! I didn't know what I'd do once I decided to move to Paris. Once I found this crew, they went above and beyond to make sure that the experience was smooth sailing. Everyone was on their Ps and Qs and it was overall a team effort fueled by communication and a fun work environment. Once we confirmed a date for moving out, they arrived on time and moved everything out of the place in a timely manner and with great care. All of my things arrived in France in the same condition as when they left my old home. I am very happy with my decision to work with this company, and I highly recommend them for anyone who has plans to move in the near future! read more

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These guys are awesome! When moving out of the country (and with kids!!) I was worried about how I'd get all my items to my new home. A friend recommended me to Schmidt and I'm so thankful she did! They took care of everything for me. Their communication was amazing and really made me feel comfortable and assured my items would get to me safely. And they did! The process with them was simple and they definitely made my move stress-free. I'd chose them all over again if I could. If you're having any doubts trust me.. this international moving company is the best! read more

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Amazing company. Really was skeptical because of pricing. They are soo affordable. Showed up on time. The most I had to do was point, the guys handled everything and provided special packaging for my important stuff. read more

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"I loved this service!! I can't thank these guys enough... I thought moving from SF to Germany was going to be an insane nightmare with me having to go back and forth and trying to find people to help me in an area that I am new to, but I was way wrong. These people were Very professional international movers, and the communication with them was simple and straight to the point. They are very well mannered and are dedicated to making sure I am comfortable. We organized a date for our move out, and they were at my location on time. They packaged everything up according to my instruction and handled everything with care so as to not break anything. Delivery time was fast and they got everything to London in one piece. I'm just very surprised that a company like this even exists. If I ever need them again I will definitely call them and I recommend them to anyone that is in need of help with moving to an international location. read more

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Just a wonderful company. There is a ton you have to worry and stress about anytime you move to a new area let alone new country. However, I can now say that the move might have been the easiest part of the process. These guys were extremely professional, responsive and the whole process was so quick and easy. We easily arranged the date of the move and they came as promised right on time. They were professional, very polite and efficiently moved all of my stuff while displaying the care anyone would want from movers handling their beloved possessions. Delivery time was a lot faster than even I anticipated and not a single item was damaged or missing. I am extremely satisfied and thankful I was able to find these guys for my move. Thank you! read more

This review has been a long time coming but I'm glad to recommend Schmidt international shipping for international moves. I moved from California to Ontario and used Schmidt moving. My pickup experience was horrendous (documented in a separate review for Kerb movers, the company that handled the pickup), but my experience getting that rectified with Schmidt, and specifically James Love, was positive all the way through. The local movers they contracted to on the Canadian side of things, Orbit moving, were also fantastic during the drop off. One box was missing, but they acknowledged it and gave a prorated refund. Good stuff, thanks for fixing what could have been an absolutely horrendous experience through solid customer service. read more

When I found out I was going to be moving to Australia I had no idea how I would proceed. It seemed so overwhelming and I thought it might be easier to just sell all my stuff and start fresh. Luckily a friend referred me to this moving company and they handled it so well. They were very reasonably priced and definitely worth every dollar! I honestly let them take the wheel and guide me through the whole process. They arrived early & safely packaged all my belongings. I was a little worried about how I would find everything once we arrived but they kept everything safe and in tact! I honestly could not have done this without their help and expertise. I actually had never even used a moving company prior to this and was a little overwhelmed being that it was going to be overseas. I highly recommend them! read more

I dont even know where to begin! I recently had to relocate to Germany for work and I initially was freaking out since it is such a big move!! I had spoken to a few places for quotes prior, but I had gotten the best price from Schmidt. Not only was the price affordable, the service was wayyy better than I had expected. Everything was packed up and ready to go in just a few hours. Anything I had fragile was taken with care and clearly labeled. They even had special crates. I was also nervous about how the communication would go considering the distance, but their responses were swift and readily available. During the entire process, everyone was so helpful, polite and professional (thank you for putting up with me). I will be going to them again next time because they really take all the stress out of moving for me. I already hate packing and unpacking my suitcase...let alone my entire house! read more

What an amazing experience! I did a very, very thorough search for a shipping company - including making a spreadsheet, e-mailing with five companies, asking each of them lots of questions, etc - and, after weighing all the factors, went with Schmidt International. James was absolutely lovely throughout - respectful, communicative, patient, and kind. He was also generous in offering extra insurance at no extra cost, which I really appreciated (but of course had no need for, as all went perfectly). In California, the movers were on time, efficient, and very professional. And here on this end in the UK, the sister delivery company that Schmidt works with, Doree Bonner, was wonderful - and also extremely professional and communicative. The movers who delivered my belongings were so caring, and, out of the goodness of their hearts, helped me with far more than I'm sure their contract allocated for. Look no further for your international moving company - I am so happy I chose Schmidt; you will be, too! read more