When making a really big move offshore it pays to hire an overseas shipping company to take care of your belongings. They can handle everything from small boxes of photos to automobiles. You'll have plenty of choices and the tough part is sifting through all of your options. Start by determining your choices by surfing the internet for international moving companies.
Most movers that have an internet site that will tell you the countries that they ship to and from and will usually give you a free quote online. All you have to do is email them the details of the move and they will forward an estimate back to you. You can gather these quotes and later they will help you decide which company is best for your moving needs.
You should always find out what the mover's liability is for your belongings, especially if you are moving internationally. Before you sign your contract, read it and make sure you understand the insurance. This is very important because if you fail to read or understand the terms, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise if your belongings get damaged during the overseas shipping.
Overseas shipping companies use both planes and ships. You can even ship your car overseas. Most moving companies will require that you provide the original copy of the title when you are having your car exported overseas.