Moving to Australia
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We arrange international moving and relocation logistics. We do not provide visas, immigration consulting, citizenship services, or overseas job placement.
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Moving to Australia
Moving your household goods from South Africa to Australia
Schmidt Global Relocations specialises in international household removals, helping individuals, couples, and families move their belongings safely from South Africa to destinations across Australia.
From professional packing and transportation to customs support and delivery, we manage every aspect of your international move with care and precision.
Your move made simple
Relocating overseas is a significant milestone. Whether you’re moving to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, or another Australian destination, our experienced team ensures your belongings arrive safely and efficiently.
From a few treasured possessions to an entire household, we provide tailored moving solutions designed around your needs.
With a dedicated Move Manager guiding the process, you’ll enjoy a smooth and well-organised international move from start to finish.
Different freight options to Australia
People generally opt for sea freight. This can be done as FCL (Full Container Load), which means the entire container is for one customer. The most cost-effective option is as groupage shipment in sea freight where several families moving to Australia share a large sea container, with several removals in one container. The advantage is that this reduces costs, but transit times are sometimes longer than when you have your own FCL container. Delivery times vary per type of cargo: from 8 weeks for a personal container door-to-door, to 10 to 14 weeks for groupage. It is also possible to opt for LCL (Less than Container Load), ideal for small households. The household contents are then usually loaded into a box so nothing can get lost. Transit time is often relatively short, but if you want to receive your items in the minimum time, you can always opt for air freight. This will arrive within a couple of days, but is more expensive.
Moving to Australia with Schmidt always meets the following expectations:
Perfect Solutions
Flexible and solution-oriented
High Standards
Global business, local footprint.
Personal Service
Household
Goods Shipping
Expert support through your move
International moving involves many moving parts. That’s why every client is assigned a dedicated Move Manager who oversees the entire relocation process.
Your Move Manager serves as your single point of contact, coordinating your shipment, providing updates, and ensuring every detail is handled professionally.
From the initial survey through to final delivery in Australia, you’ll always know who to call and what to expect next.
Professional packing and secure transportation
Your furniture, household goods, and personal belongings deserve expert care during their journey.
Our trained packing teams use professional export packing materials and proven techniques to protect your possessions throughout transit. Every item is carefully prepared for long-distance international transportation to minimise risk and ensure safe arrival.
Working with trusted partners in Australia, we maintain high service standards from collection in South Africa through to delivery at your new home.
Customs and shipping expertise
Australia has specific customs and biosecurity requirements for imported household goods.
Our experienced team guides you through the documentation process and helps ensure your shipment is prepared according to Australian regulations.
By managing the logistics and providing expert advice throughout the journey, we help make your move as efficient and stress-free as possible.
