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Why Choose a FIDI Accredited International Mover in Ireland?

Moving internationally involves much more than loading furniture onto a truck. Once your belongings leave your home, they may pass through warehouses, ports, customs authorities, shipping lines and destination agents before finally reaching your new address.

That is why choosing an experienced and professionally accredited international removals company matters.

Get Cracking Relocations & Storage is a FIDI accredited international mover in Ireland, providing international removals to destinations across Europe and worldwide. FIDI affiliation is supported by the FAIM Quality Certification, a quality programme developed specifically for the international moving and relocation industry.

In 2026, Patrick Langan represented Get Cracking Relocations & Storage at the FIDI Global Alliance conference in Osaka, Japan. The event helped strengthen relationships with international moving partners and support Get Cracking’s worldwide relocation network.

For customers, this provides additional reassurance that their move is being managed by a company working within recognised international standards covering planning, packing, documentation, transport, customer communication and destination coordination.

What Is FIDI and Why Does It Matter?

The FIDI Global Alliance is a worldwide organisation of professional international moving and relocation companies.

FIDI membership is not simply a logo that a removals company can add to its website. FIDI Affiliates must comply with the FAIM Quality Standard, which is designed specifically for the international moving industry.

FAIM covers more than 200 quality requirements relating to areas such as operational procedures, staff competence, supply-chain management, risk management, customer service, data protection and financial stability.

Companies are regularly assessed through an independent audit process.

For somebody moving abroad, this means the mover has demonstrated that it has established procedures for managing international relocations rather than simply arranging transportation from one country to another.

Why FIDI Accreditation Is Important for International Removals

A local house move might involve one collection address, one vehicle and one delivery address.

An international relocation can be considerably more complicated.

Depending on where you are moving and how much you are shipping, your relocation may involve:

• Professional export packing and detailed inventories
• Road, sea or air freight
• Shipping containers or shared part-load services
• Customs documentation and clearance
• Temporary or long-term storage
• Overseas destination agents
• Final delivery and unpacking

Each stage must connect properly with the next.

If the shipment volume is calculated incorrectly, the wrong transport option may be booked. Missing customs documents can cause delays. Poor packing can increase the risk of damage, while weak communication between origin and destination teams can leave customers unsure about what is happening with their belongings.

A professional international mover should therefore manage the relocation as one coordinated operation, rather than a collection of unrelated services.

International Moving Starts With Proper Planning

Good international removals begin well before moving day.

The first step should be understanding exactly what needs to be moved, the volume of the shipment, access at the collection property and any specialist items requiring additional attention.

For larger household moves, an in-home survey can provide the clearest assessment of the goods being shipped. A survey also gives the mover an opportunity to identify large furniture, artwork, antiques, pianos or fragile items that may require specialist packing.

For smaller shipments, a detailed video survey or inventory may be suitable.

Access also needs to be considered.

Narrow roads, restricted parking, apartment lifts, loading restrictions and difficult entrances can affect the size of vehicle and number of crew required.

Identifying these issues before moving day helps prevent unexpected problems and additional costs later.

Professional Packing for an International Move

International shipments are often handled several times during their journey.

Furniture and boxes may move from your property into a removal vehicle, warehouse, shipping container or freight terminal before travelling hundreds or thousands of kilometres.

Professional packing therefore plays an important role in protecting belongings while they are in transit.

Get Cracking can provide professional export packing using suitable materials for furniture, household goods and fragile possessions.

An international shipment should also have a clear inventory or packing list identifying the items collected. This helps both the origin and destination teams manage the shipment and provides a record of the goods being transported.

Customers who want to pack some items themselves should discuss this with their move coordinator before collection, particularly where fragile or valuable belongings are involved.

Choosing the Right Shipping Method

There is no single transport method that is suitable for every international move.

The right option depends on your destination, shipment volume, required delivery time and budget.

For removals between Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, road transport can be an efficient option. Both dedicated and shared transport services may be available depending on the size and urgency of the shipment.

For destinations further overseas, sea freight is commonly used for household removals.

Large household shipments may travel in a dedicated 20ft or 40ft shipping container, while smaller consignments can sometimes travel as part of a consolidated shipment.

You can learn more about Get Cracking’s international part-load and freight services.

Air freight is significantly faster but is normally more suitable for smaller quantities of essential belongings because of the higher transport cost.

A professional moving company should explain the advantages, limitations and likely timescale of each option before you decide how to ship your belongings.

Customs and International Moving Documentation

Customs paperwork is another important part of an international relocation.

The exact documentation required depends on the destination country, the customer’s circumstances and the type of goods being transported.

You may be required to provide documents relating to your identity, residency, employment, property or the contents of the shipment.

Some shipments may also be selected by customs authorities for inspection.

No moving company can control customs authorities, port congestion, weather conditions or shipping schedules. However, an experienced international mover should explain what documents are required and help customers prepare the paperwork needed for their shipment.

Providing documents early can help reduce avoidable delays once the shipment reaches a port or border.

Why an International Moving Network Matters

One of the biggest differences between local and international removals is what happens after your belongings leave Ireland.

A company may provide an excellent packing and collection service in Dublin, but somebody still needs to coordinate the shipment at the destination.

Depending on the country, this can include customs clearance, warehouse handling, delivery scheduling, access checks and final delivery to your new property.

The FIDI network connects professional international moving companies around the world.

For Get Cracking customers, this helps us coordinate moves with established destination partners rather than treating the move as finished once the shipment leaves Ireland.

Strong communication between the origin mover and destination agent is especially important when shipping schedules change or additional customs information is required.

Storage During an International Relocation

International moving dates do not always match perfectly.

You might need to leave your property in Ireland before your new home overseas is available. Your shipment may need to wait for a sailing, or you may prefer to move some belongings into storage while arranging accommodation.

Storage can therefore form an important part of an international relocation plan.

Get Cracking provides storage solutions in Dublin that can be incorporated into an international move when required.

Discussing storage during the planning stage means it can be included in the overall logistics of the move rather than arranged unexpectedly after collection.

Moving Cars and Specialist Items Overseas

Some international relocations involve more than ordinary household furniture.

Artwork, antiques, pianos, valuable collections and unusually fragile belongings may need specialist packing or custom crating.

These items should be identified during the survey so the correct materials and handling arrangements can be prepared before moving day.

Customers may also want to move a vehicle alongside their household belongings.

Vehicle transportation has separate documentation and shipping requirements, so it should normally be organised as part of the overall relocation plan.

Get Cracking provides international vehicle shipping from Ireland for customers who need to relocate a car overseas.

Customers should also discuss appropriate transit insurance or protection arrangements before collection and make sure they understand what protection applies to their shipment.

FIDI Standards for Corporate and Office Relocations

Professional moving standards are equally important for companies relocating offices or specialist equipment.

An office relocation may include furniture, IT equipment, archived documents, laboratory equipment or other valuable business assets.

Some commercial moves also require timed access, detailed inventories, secure handling and strict delivery schedules.

For businesses, reducing operational disruption can be just as important as the cost of transportation.

Get Cracking also provides office and corporate relocation services for businesses requiring professionally planned removals.

What Should You Expect From a Professional International Mover?

Before booking an international removals company, customers should understand exactly what they are buying.

A professional mover should clearly explain the scope of the quotation, how the shipment volume was calculated, what packing is included, which transport method will be used and whether the shipment is dedicated or consolidated.

You should also understand what documentation you need to provide, how customs will be managed, whether storage may be required and who will coordinate the move once your belongings leave Ireland.

Most importantly, you should know who to contact when you have a question.

Price is naturally an important part of choosing a moving company, but it should not be the only consideration.

A very low quotation can quickly become expensive if important services, destination charges, access requirements or customs arrangements have not been properly considered.

The better question is not simply “How much will my move cost?”

It is also:

“Who will be responsible for my belongings from collection in Ireland until they reach my new home?”

Why Choose Get Cracking for International Removals From Ireland?

Get Cracking provides international removals from Ireland for moves of different sizes, from smaller consignments to complete household relocations.

As a FIDI accredited international mover, we combine our team in Ireland with an established international network to coordinate relocations throughout Europe and worldwide.

Depending on your requirements, our international moving services can include pre-move surveys, professional packing, export wrapping, inventory preparation, collection, road transport, sea freight, air freight, container shipping, customs support, storage, vehicle transportation and destination delivery.

Every international relocation is different.

Our approach is therefore to understand what you are moving, where you are going and when you need your belongings before recommending the most suitable transport and packing solution.

Planning an International Move From Ireland?

If you are moving from Ireland to the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, the Middle East, Asia or another international destination, starting the planning process early can make your relocation considerably easier.

Talk to Get Cracking about your destination, shipment size and expected moving dates.

Our international removals team can explain the available packing, storage and shipping options and help you plan the different stages of your relocation.

Contact Get Cracking Relocations & Storage today for an international removals quotation and professional advice on your move from Ireland.

Phone: +353 1 866 5999 Email: info@getcracking.ie Website: www.getcracking.ie