International Sea & Air Shipping Reviews 320

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Considering 39 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Many customers praise the staff for their incredible helpfulness, professionalism, and expertise, making the moving process smooth and less stressful. The service is consistently described as excellent, with many appreciating the clear and consistent communication from start to finish, ensuring they were informed every step of the way. People also highlight the efficiency of the delivery service, noting that items arrived in great condition and often within reasonable timeframes, with professional and careful packing. However, some customers also noted issues with customer service, experiencing unresponsiveness, lack of transparency, and difficulties in getting clear information or resolving issues. A few other people also felt that pricing could be problematic, with unexpected additional costs and fees appearing after the shipment was in transit, sometimes leading to significant increases from the initial quote.

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Staff

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Service

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Delivery service

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Customer service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We sold most everything we had, shipped the necessary KEEPS, and moved to Costa Rica. These folks were my best friends during the process. Moving to another country can be an extremely daunting endeav... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We moved from US to Pakistan, and we were extremely pleased with the service. Kristin was absolutely outstanding from the very start – she was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and went above an... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We moved from the US to Turkey. It took around 6 weeks in total. It was much more smooth than we expected. 2bd-1bth apartment that required a 20ft container. We packed most of our goods ourselves and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The representatives were very helpful before and during our move. Everything was handled from door to door. I provided the team with the information that they required at different stages including cu... See more

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  1. Moving Company
  2. Moving and Storage Service
  3. Piano Moving Service

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International Sea & Air Shipping is an international moving company offering door to door services worldwide. As a top international shipping company, we provide full container service and lift van services both to and from the USA with complete documentation, custom assistance, insurance, shipping, storage and inland transportation. International Sea & Air Shipping is Licensed by: FMC: Federal Maritime Commission As a NON-VESSEL COMMON CARRIER (NVOCC) License No. 023238N FMCSA: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration USDOT. (Department of Transportation) No. 2052864 MC No. 718931 International Sea & Air Shipping is a proud member of the following Associations: AMSA: American Moving and Storage Association BBB: Better Business Bureau


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used several shipping companies…

I have used several shipping companies over the several years and I think International Sea & Air Shipping did a great job. All their agents and customer services were right on target, friendly, and helpful.

March 9, 2025
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We are so glad to hear this and appreciate your business! Hopefully we can service you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a completely hassle-free…

We had a completely hassle-free experience with both the Stateside service and the follow-up service in Thailand. Our quotes were timely and the Reps kept in constant contact throughout. The coordination between the Office Crews and the Contractors (who picked up our household goods) was mistake free. Although we chose self-pack, the onsite Moving Crew offered us great advice and lent a hand in making sure every box was sturdily sealed and every piece of furniture was wrapped carefully. The attention to detail in marking each item and the care in which all was loaded for shipment was excellent. I have moved internationally and across the US since 1980 and this was my most worry-free event. Kudos also to the crews in Thailand that received our belongings and were able to store them for us. This was a door-to-door move with an organization that I highly recommend. Thank you, IAIS.

May 14, 2025
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We appreciate your time in sharing such positive feedback, Bruce! We're grateful for your recommendation, especially given your extensive experience with international relocations.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Experience!

I'm in the process of moving from Portugal to Denver and have been very impressed with this company. The packing crew was top notch - careful, attentive, and professional. My final invoice matched the quote estimate, with the addition of insurance (which I asked for). What also stands out is how quickly the team responds to emails. I always get clear and helpful answers right away to questions or concerns. Great service all around.

April 8, 2025
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Thank you for the review, Samantha! Your positive feedback validates our team's hard work and dedication.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was my second move with…

This was my second move with International Sea & Air Shipping and they did not disappoint again. I have many high value artworks which required them to build custom wooden crates. I was very nervous to ship them overseas but all was handled with a high level of care. Each piece was meticulously packed, and the crew was very patient as I hovered! Additionally, my SUV was transported safely and without a scratch. I would not hesitate to recommend their services with complex or high-value shipments.

May 1, 2025
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It was our pleasure to work with you again, Eileen! Thank you for the recommendation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank goodness for this company

Thank goodness for this company. The team made moving my 3-bedroom NYC apartment to Israel way easier than expected. super organized, kept me in the loop with updates, and took great care of my belongings. Everything arrived within the expected timeframe and in the same condition. Very professional, lots of reassurance and support made a stressful process feel a lot more manageable.

May 1, 2025
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Thank you for sharing, Asher! We are so glad that our team of professionals thoroughly supported you during your relocation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our movement went very smoothly

Our movement went very smoothly. Everyone was very polite and professional from start to finish. We would highly recommend anyone to use this moving company!

May 6, 2025
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Thank you, Leroy, for the recommendation!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paid for storage and protection, but 1/4 of my belongings disappeared

Paid for an international move and paid for private storage at their facility.

I entrusted International Sea & Air Shipping with my international move and paid monthly for over a year to store my belongings securely. When my items were finally delivered to Puerto Rico, a significant portion—about 1/4—of my shipment was missing (big items as well), including items of high sentimental value. Their customer service response was dismissive, citing that I didn’t report the missing items within 30 days of delivery and offering no real accountability. They said they have documentation that everything arrived but clearly 1/4 of my things are MIA. I was dealing with a loss of a baby and was mourning so going through things was a challenge. When I actually was able to I noticed the missing items and boxes.

I find it unacceptable that belongings could “disappear” while in their custody—especially while I was actively paying for them to be stored and protected. Their failure to uphold their responsibility has caused me emotional and financial distress. I do not recommend this company and caution others to document everything and seek alternatives with more integrity and accountability. We paid these people for the move and storage over 10k.

April 30, 2025
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Reply from International Sea & Air Shipping

Dear Carla,
We are sorry to hear your shipment was missing certain sentimental items. Please note as your shipment as was Self-pack, our movers only packed a few select boxes on the Move Date in September 2022 which required protection. When your shipment was delivered in August 2024, all the boxes were checked off and accounted for, and nothing was reported as missing to the crew.

Our agent in Puerto Rico searched through their warehouse after you brought this to our attention, but unfortunately nothing was found.

Our insurance policy requirement of filing a claim within 30 days of delivery is standard within the industry. Regrettably, we do not have the flexibility to make exceptions to this protocol so many months later. These terms are indicated on your insurance form and certificate.

Due to the nature of your self-pack agreement, elapsed time in reporting the missing items, and absence of a contemporaneous report at time of delivery, I regret that we could not assist further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I need to give some MAJOR kudos to my…

I need to give some MAJOR kudos to my Sales Agent Hillary who went above and beyond to answer all of my questions I had during the early stages of our move abroad. Communication was clear and prompt throughout the entire process. Hillary demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and truly had a genuine commitment to assisting with all the questions I had.
Overall, I have been VERY happy with the entire team at International Sea & Air!

April 28, 2025
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Reply from International Sea & Air Shipping

This is wonderful to hear, Libby! I will be sure to share this excellent feedback with Hillary and the team, as it’s a testament to their hard work.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Crew is very respectful, hardworking, patient

The Crew, the timing and supplies has been a very comforting experience for us. Moving overseas is a very big deal and to have a company with a team from the first phone call to the last box loaded into the truck/container with professionalism, hard working, patient, transparent, very pleasant, respectful workers is priceless. This family thanks you all!!.

April 27, 2025
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Thank you, Cheryl, for sharing your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Positive Experience with Move from US to Europe

I recently moved from NYC to Portugal and had a great experience overall. The service was excellent on both ends — the teams in the U.S. and Portugal were professional, courteous, and very helpful throughout the process.

Although the move was delayed by 2months due to unforeseen circumstances, the company handled the situation well and were able to mitigate some of the delay. One box did go missing temporarily, but they were quick to locate it and deliver it without any hassle.

I was especially impressed with how carefully everything was packed — not a single item was damaged during transit, which really speaks to their attention to detail and care.

Despite the minor hiccups, I would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning an international move.

April 9, 2025
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Reply from International Sea & Air Shipping

We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our teams in both the U.S. and Portugal. We really appreciate your kind words about their professionalism, courtesy, and helpfulness.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend

This move was from Europe to the United States. International Sea and Air Shipping was easy to work with. The team was professional, friendly and helpful. They communicated with us through the entire process. No additional consultant required with this service provider.

The initial contact was January 2025 and the final delivery date was April 4, 2025.

The entire process was seamless and everything arrived safe and sound. Pricing was clear and upfront.

I would definitely recommend this company to anyone making a move or just shipping items across the ocean. I am an experienced mover and this was the easiest move I have ever made.

April 4, 2025
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Reply from International Sea & Air Shipping

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful 5-star review!

Your recommendation means a lot to us, especially coming from an experienced mover.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Professional Company

Moved from California to Spain. Although the shipment took a whole 5 months to arrive at the destination, which was 2 months over the expected date of arrival, It was a good experience overall. Both moving teams were very professional. Our stuff was very well packed, with minimal damage at the end.

March 5, 2025
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Reply from International Sea & Air Shipping

Happy to hear you're satisfied with the packing services and professionalism! We are sorry to hear the shipping time took longer than anticipate.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Moving from USA to UK

Moving from USA to UK. Like clockwork with good communication before/during/after.

December 10, 2024
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Reply from International Sea & Air Shipping

We appreciate the kind words, Miles!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is a awful service

This is a awful service, they keep overcharging after the full service is paid for and they keep delaying things just because it’s not in their power to do better. The customer support is ignorant and if I could put 0 stars I would do it

April 2, 2025
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Dear customer,
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give it a zero rating i would.

If I could give it a zero rating, I would without hesitation. I contracted these services for my relocation from Massachusetts to Puerto Rico. I was informed that my shipment would be delivered to my doorstep within 30 days. However, this never materialized. After they began making excuses regarding the size of my belongings and claiming that it would take an additional 4 weeks or so, my belongings remained in storage for 3 weeks until I contacted them. They were claiming that it had already arrived in Miami and was still in a warehouse in Massachusetts. Fortunately, I was able to track one of my devices and determine its current location. Only then did they acknowledge that it was still in Massachusetts and had been transported to Miami, where it has been waiting for approximately 2 weeks. They are currently assessing the possibility of finding additional items and, if successful, shipping them.
Regrettably, I was not informed of any of these developments until after I had already paid and my belongings had been collected. I had trusted that I would receive my belongings on time, and now I am in need of items that are currently sitting in the Miami heat for an unknown duration. In approximately 2 weeks, it will have been 2 months, and I still do not have an estimated date for when my shipment will be shipped or received. This is, in my opinion, a highly irresponsible situation.
My coordinator only responded to every other email, but they were unable to take any action to expedite my shipment. This was despite the manager who had previously booked me faults for not being honest about the delivery date and the shipping process. All I received was a simple apology. At this point, I am desperate for my shipment and do not even know if it still exists.

July 19, 2025
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Reply from International Sea & Air Shipping

Xavier,
I sincerely apologize for the frustration the transit time has caused. We regret that your experience has not met expectations or our standards.
Shipping dates to Puerto Rico are based on a Groupage which consolidates multiple shipments into a single container to optimize cost efficiency. This means that your items are transported along with others heading to the same country, which can extend the overall transit time as we wait to fill a container. I want to point out that your sales representative advised prior to you booking with us, that the transit time would be longer once you requested to downsize and no longer use an exclusive container.

This allows us to offer more competitive pricing, especially for smaller shipments. Hector confirmed that he discussed the approximate timelines with you based on Groupage shipping but I apologize if it was not communicated clearly enough. Furthermore, please note that all timelines are approximate.

Your shipment is safely being stored at our agent's warehouse in Miami FL in the meantime.

I assure you that we are actively monitoring the situation and aiming to fill the container as fast as possible.

Again, we deeply regret the inconvenience and are committed to reuniting you with your belongings.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone was helpful with the process

Everyone was helpful with the process, answered questions, and responsive to email and phone calls. Made the process easier.

January 3, 2025
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Reply from International Sea & Air Shipping

We're thrilled to hear this, Joe! Glad that our team made the moving process easy and smooth.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All my items arived safe and intact …

All my items arived safe and intact from the USA to Honduras Thank you!

December 12, 2024
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Reply from International Sea & Air Shipping

Thank you for the feedback. We are so happy everything arrived in pristine condition!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth move

It was a smooth move. Items were picked up on time in Idaho and arrived to Spain undamaged. Good communication and service. Overall a great experience.

February 27, 2025
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We're thrilled to offer a positive experience, Todor!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Competitive and communicative

Competitive and communicative! The moving team was extremely responsive and provided a clear path towards the arrival of my household goods!

February 26, 2025
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Thank you for this feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trustworthy, competent, honest, helpful

Their expertise in overseas moves made a daunting project manageable. I knew my things would be safe in their hands. Every member of the team was a pro, they were completely honest with me, and their estimate was right on the money. So glad I did my research and found IS&AS Overseas Moving Specialists (but boy, I had to talk to a lot of jerks until I found them).

September 23, 2024
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Reply from International Sea & Air Shipping

We are thrilled you entrusted us and that we did not disappoint! Thanks so much for the review.

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