Four FMC-licensed international movers, ranked by our editorial team with verified license, service and review facts.
The top international moving companies on our 2026 list are Sunset International Shipping (10.0/10), Shepherd International Movers (9.5/10), Schmidt International Relocations (9.3/10), My International Movers (9.2/10). Each score is our editorial assessment (up to 6 points) plus verified facts (up to 4 points: license, services, quote options and third-party footprint). We may receive compensation from the companies listed, which can affect how and where they appear.
Best for: Households that want a video or in-home survey before a fixed quote
Best for: Customers who want to talk to a coordinator directly
Best for: Corporate relocations and moves that include a car
Best for: Shoppers who want an all-inclusive guaranteed quote
Review icons open each company's own profile in a new tab. Ratings were read at the source on Nov 11, 2026 and change daily; where we could not read a rating, the icon has no number. IMC Score = editorial assessment (6 pts) + verified facts (4 pts). We may receive compensation from the companies listed, which can affect how and where they appear. How we rank
| Company | Score | License | Air freight | Vehicle shipping | Storage | Video survey | Own BBB accredited profile | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Sunset International Shipping | 10.0 | FMC #023860N | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | (855) 443-4200 |
| 2. Shepherd International Movers | 9.5 | FMC No. 027587N | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Yes | (844) 789-8118 |
| 3. Schmidt International Relocations | 9.3 | FMC License No. 027587N | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | (877) 525-7570 |
| 4. My International Movers | 9.2 | OTI License No. 023860 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | (650) 272-3112 |
| Company | Editorial assessment (6) | Licensing (2) | Service range (1) | Quote options (0.5) | Third-party footprint (0.5) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset International Shipping | 6.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 10.0 |
| Shepherd International Movers | 5.75 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 0.50 | 9.5 |
| Schmidt International Relocations | 5.90 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 0.18 | 9.3 |
| My International Movers | 5.90 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 0.07 | 9.2 |
Sources and material notes are on each card and on the methodology page.
Our editorial team's overall judgment of the company's service, responsiveness and the customer feedback we see. This part is subjective. We may receive compensation from listed companies, which can affect how and where they appear.
An FMC ocean transportation intermediary license printed on the company's own site. U.S. law requires one to arrange ocean shipments for the public.
Share of six core services listed on the company's site: ocean freight, air freight, vehicle shipping, packing, storage and custom crating.
0.25 for a free written estimate; another 0.25 when the company offers a video survey.
0.25 for the company's own BBB Accredited Business profile, plus up to 0.25 for confirmed profiles on seven review platforms (Google, Trustpilot, BBB, Yelp, Trunk, Sirelo, Expat.com).
5 supporting pages in this cluster. All link back here.
Rankings are a starting point. Check any mover yourself with our vetting guide, confirm licenses in associations and licensing, and read reviews with our review-platform guide. Budget with the cost guide, and pick a method in shipping methods.
Sunset International Shipping has the highest IMC Score on our 2026 list (10.0/10). The best choice for you depends on your route, volume and budget, so compare written quotes.
We may receive compensation from the companies listed, which can affect how and where they appear. Most of each score (6 of 10 points) is our editorial assessment; the other 4 points come from facts anyone can check. This is not an independent or unbiased survey of the whole market.
From each company's own official profile on Google, Trustpilot or BBB, read at the source and checked November 11, 2026. Ratings change daily, so click a link to see the current figure. If we could not confirm a rating from that page, we show the profile link without a number. We never use third-party aggregator figures.
Yes. Any company arranging ocean shipping for the public from the U.S. must hold an FMC ocean transportation intermediary license. Each card shows the license number printed on that company's site.
Yes. Our single quote form is shared with the ranked companies so you can compare.
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